Physical Activity and Fitness

Physical activity is one of the most important ways to stay healthy.  Being active is proven to: 

• promote strong lungs, heart, and bones
• improve energy levels

• help students focus on schoolwork  
• reduce blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight 

• improve sleep quality
• fight stress, depression, and anxiety
• enhance emotional well-being 

​​As technology develops and the amount of time spent behind a screen increases, so does the amount of time we spend staying still. In order to experience the countless health benefits of physical activity we have to prioritize setting time aside to get our bodies moving.

Click ​here to find out more about physical education at Fairview!

HERE ARE SOME WAYS THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN BE ACTIVE:

INDOORS

Check out these links for indoor activity ideas! 

• Fun Family Activities for Kids (indoor and outdoor)
• North Shore Family Fun! ​
• 25 Indoor Exercise Activities for Kids 

OUTDOORS

Here is a list of tons of activities and places to visit outdoors near you! 
Sports 

• Skokie Athletics and Sports 

Bike

• Skokie Parks Bike Routes​
• Illinois Trails  ​​

Hike

• Skokie Walking Maps
• Emily Oaks Nature Center

Rowing and Canoeing

• Skokie Lagoons
• Rent Canoes and Kayaks
• Learn to Row

Run

• Backlot Dash 

Adventure

• Sign-Up for Nature Activities