To Teach The Whole Child, Schools Need Recess
Originally published Aug. 30 by The Huffington Post. By Gil G. Noam, EdD Whether jumping through sprinklers at city parks, chasing soccer balls at camp, or kayaking with family, the quintessential
Getting health, physical education into schools key to reversing troubling health trends
Originally published Aug. 28, 2017 in the Tennessean. The health and well-being of Tennessee’s children are getting in the way of learning — a problem that foreshadows deeper economic and health
Tennessee schools adapt to new physical activity requirements
Originally published Aug. 11, 2017 by WATE TV6 in Knoxville, Tenn. Starting this school year, Tennessee students are going to see a change in when and how they get physical
Commentary: Utah students and teachers need real middle school health, PE and art
Originally published Aug. 8 in the Salt Lake Tribune. By Tim Pettus During an interview on KSL radio August 8, Utah State Board of Education member Linda Hansen stated, “instead
Exercise helps kids succeed in school
Originally published Aug. 11, 2017 in the Kearney Hub. By Marc Bauer The benefits of exercise have long been shared and addressed as a means to self-medicate, not medication. Even Hippocrates