SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (KABC) You worry about your kids mental fitness during distance learning, but what about their physical fitness? With no recess to run around, one local school is creating the next best thing.
Remote learning has deeply affected physical fitness. One study showed 55% of kids feel their physical activities have been disrupted by school closures.
St. Rita s Elementary School in Sierra Madre is trying to address the needs of students who are still learning from home by providing an after-school fitness program for students in 3rd-8th grade. Parents have commented how happy their kids are, said Principal Adela Solis. They went home tired, they went home out of breath, but they just. they just had a great time.