‘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
How to convince children to trade screens for exercise
Originally published Sept. 16, 2021 by WTVA Tupelo. By Megan Marples, CNN "3, 2, 1, ready or not, here I come!" Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their
Lost Creek receives grant for new tech
Originally published Sept. 14, 2021 by The Columbus Telegram. By Andrew Kiser Incoming technology at Lost Creek Elementary School is targeted toward helping students maintain their fitness as they get older, said health and fitness
Keeping kids physically active after school
Originally published Sept. 7, 2021 by the Richmond Register. By Aubrey Lawson Young people have the tendency to unwind after school on a computer, phone or TV. While it is OK to unwind, young people
Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities
Originally published Aug. 27, 2021 by Model D. By Estelle Slootmaker The Calhoun Intermediate School District's (CISD) Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students'
