"It is alarming that adolescents aged between 12 and 13 years entering their first year of post-primary physical education do not display proficiency across nine basic movement patterns. This finding indicates that adolescents may have a difficult time in making the successful transition towards more advanced skills within the sport-specific stage." (Source) 

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The 2016 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth tracks physical activity indicators over time and provides a report card giving grades to each indicator.

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Overall Physical Activity: The proportion of U.S. children and youth attaining 60 or more minutes of moderate-to vigorous activity on at least 5 days per week D-

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Sedentary Behaviors: The proportion of U.S. youth engaging in 2 hours or less of screen time per day. D-

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Active Transportation: The percentage of U.S. children and youth who usually walk or bike to school. F

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Organized Sports Participation: The proportion of U.S. high school students participating on at least 1 school or community sports team. C-

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Health Related Fitness: The proportion of U.S. youth meeting cardiorespiratory physical fitness standards. D

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School: The proportion of U.S. high school students attending at least one physical education (PE) class in an average week. D+

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Given these statistics, might it be possible that your child is not physically prepared to play sports?

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Perform this physical assessment with your child and come to your own conclusions. The good news is that whatever you discover, it can be improved!

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