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ft~StI~RC~1 <br />survey of published research provides the following substantiation of the <br />6enet~ts to children of the activities listed within the California Children's <br />Qutdo~r Bill cif Rights: <br />DISt~11~R C~LIf~RnIA'S PAST <br />Why is itgood to know history? <br />+ History provides identity to people and groups. (Sterns, 2004) <br />• Knowledge of history fosters good citizenship. (Sterns, 2004) <br />SPLASH 11''! T~~ WATtR <br />L~ARn TQ SWIM <br />Why is itgood to play in the surf, lakes, streams, ponds and swimming pools <br />+ Swimming improves your all-round fitness. (Swimming, 2004) <br />+ Swimming boosts your strength, stamina and suppleness. (Swimming, 2~4) <br />* Swimming has all the cardiovascular benefits of running. (Swimming, 2004) <br />• Swinnnning ~rotks all the major muscle groups. (Swimming, 2004) <br />+ Swimming is a demanding aerobic exercise that helps to keep your heart and lungs <br />healthy. (Swinnmirig, 2004) <br />Why is itgood to go boating? <br />• Children between the ages of G and 19 who boat regularly receive many benefits <br />including the tollowing: <br />3 <br /> <br />