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The greater than symbol (>) is used in this book to represent the decline of movement in today’s society. Experts have reported that we may be raising the first generation of children that may not outlive their parents. This statistic is shocking and alarming! Researchers have declared that we are fighting a war against the increase of childhood obesity, and many are convinced we are losing drastically. Yet, minimal educational countermeasures have been taken to combat these devastating concerns. Health challenges are increasing and physical activity and fitness levels are plummeting. Have we reached a point of no return?

We must redefine our perspective on movement and physical activity. Fitness has typically been linked to sports, physical performance, coordination, and what someone looks like. The time to change this way of thinking has come. Moving forward, physical fitness will be connected to health (brain and body equally), feeling good about oneself, and improving academic performance in the classroom. Everyone has the ability to be physically fit at a level that fits each individual. Fitness is not for the elite athlete and has nothing to do with talent and/or skill. Instead, it’s about you and becoming the strongest version of yourself possible. The game is not over; we can still turn things around! Teachers, administrators, parents, community supporters, school board members, and other agents of change who are reading this book are ready to rally! The health and well-being of our youth has already fallen too far. We are prepared to unite and plan for a big comeback. Directing this rally will be you, an educational leader, who will show equality for active learning strategies and technology uses. Chances are, you have already started your role in this comeback and you purchased this publication to strengthen your edge. Making the commitment to change the future direction for the health and well-being of your students is the first step. We have reached the turning point!