Originally published Aug. 21, 2019 by KHQA.
Making physical education more interesting to grade school students; that’s now a reality at Lincoln Douglas Elementary school in Quincy.
It’s all thanks to a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, to allow the school and YMCA to team up buy new [IHT ZONE wrist] heart monitors. Read More
Originally published Aug. 21, 2019 in the Idaho County Free Press.
By Lorie Palmer
“Our communities see the benefit of having a certified specialist instruct our children in physical education,” Grangeville Elementary Middle School teacher and parent Bernadette Edwards told the Mountain View School District 244 school board July 29.
On behalf of MVSD patrons, Edwards presented a petition with more than 1,500 signatures requesting the board to rescind the removal of elementary P.E. specialists. This decision was made by the board at the June meeting in order to balance the 2019-20 budget. Read More
Originally published Aug. 19, 2019 in the Crossville Chronicle.
By Heather Mullinix
Students at Martin Elementary are really moving, with 30 minutes of the school day dedicated to physical education.
“They know the exercises and how to count,” said Chelsea Baxter, PE teacher. Read More
Originally published Aug. 18, 2019 in the Aiken Standard.
By Dr. Brian B. Parr
Physical activity and good nutrition have long been recognized as essential for promoting good health in adults and children. More and more research suggests that these health behaviors can have beneficial effects beyond health, including how we perform both physically and mentally. The emphasis here is on children in school, but it applies to adults, too.
Unfortunately, taking time for activity and good nutrition is seen as a luxury or a distraction to learning in most schools. Far from being a distraction, physical activity and healthy eating are prerequisites for learning and academic achievement. In short, these often-ignored factors can help make sure children are ready to learn. This is especially relevant at this time of year since children are headed back to school. Read More
Originally published May 19, 2019 in the Miami County Republic.
By Doug Carder
Rockville Elementary has received a statewide award for its excellence in physical education.
The Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance tabbed Rockville for its Model School Gold Award, which will be presented at the 2019 KAHPERD state convention in Pittsburg. Rockville Elementary’s physical education program also will be highlighted in the Spring 2020 issue of the KAHPERD Journal. Read More