Sport professionals know the benefits of physical education and fitness for children. The
American Council on Exercise reports that the percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has nearly tripled since the 1970s and that over 10 percent of preschool-aged children are overweight.
The following are links to articles published by the American Council on Exercise about the importance of youth fitness and ways that coaches and instructors can communicate its importance to parents and guardians.