Screen time rises, physical activity dives for U.S. kids, teens during pandemic
Originally published Oct. 1, 2021 by UPI Health News. By Brian P. Dunleavy Children and teens age 6 to 17 had about four hours per day of "screen time" on mobile devices, computers or gaming
Uncovering the Secrets to Successfully Requesting Federal Funding for PE Programs
Understanding how federal funding can be spent and gaining the confidence to apply for it can help teachers secure funding to improve physical education programs for their students. In the last 18 months, the federal
How a middle school P.E. teacher is transforming the lives of his students
Originally published Sept. 28, 2021 by Upworthy. By Annie Reneau When Benny Mendez asked his middle school P.E. students why they wanted to participate in STOKED—his new after school program where kids can learn to
What is the Most Important Job in America?
Originally published Aug. 17, 2021 by Cision/PRNewswire. What is the most important job in America?" asks PHIT America. Have you ever thought about this question? It is a job that improves students' academic results, improves
‘Keep the kids engaged’: El Paso phys ed coach outlines challenges of pandemic weight gain
Originally published Sept. 23, 2021 by KVIA.com. By Brianna Chavez After being cooped up at home for quite some time, Borderland doctors are starting to see more kids and teens come in with issues related
COVID-driven physical inactivity crisis hits school-age children
Originally published Sept. 20, 2021 in the Lake Superior News. Active students have better grades, enhanced memory, lower absenteeism and better behaviour. The physical activity levels of our young people were already trending downward when
