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• Students who play at least one sport are 40°io Iess likely to be regular smokers and <br />50% less likely to be heavy smokers. Regular and heavy smoking decreases <br />substantially with an increase in the number of sports played. <br />(FScobedo et al., 1993) <br />~~~~~W n r~n~~ <br />Why is it good to walk, bike and hike' <br />+ l 3°,~0 of children are overweight. (~~tne.rican, 1994) <br />+ There is no better way to lase weight than walking. (American, 1994) <br />+ The results of walking will be more permanent and pleasurable than any diet or <br />weight loss scheme. (.%~merican, 1994) <br />+ Walking lowers high blood pressure. (Bove, 199$) <br />+ Walking decreases anxiety. (Briclain et al., 1992) <br />+ 90°io of adults who describe themselves as active started their activity between the <br />ages of 5 and 1 ~. Harris, 2003'1 <br />+ ~9°io of children enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after participating in an <br />outdoor activity. (Harris, 2CH73) <br />+ 83°i~ of children said that getting into a natural setting allows them to escape the <br />pressures of ever~rday life. (Harris, 2003) <br />• 67% o£ children said that participating in outdoor activities strengthens their family's <br />relationship with one another. (Harris, 2003) <br />+ 73% of children said that participating in outdoor activities allows them to connect <br />with themselves. 76°/0 of children enjoy activities that are physically challenging. <br />{Harris, 2003) <br />8 <br />