Healthy Kids: Benefits of physical activity during distance learning
Originally published April 27, 2020 by KMTR16 Eugene, Oregon. By Kelli Warner T.J. Kelley enjoys daily interaction with his students at Hamlin Middle School in Springfield. As a P.E. teacher, he gets to introduce kids
Staying in Motion: Why Physical Activity is Essential for Kids
Originally published July 23, 2020 by Tulsa Kids. By Lauren Miers Improved fitness, better sleep, sharper minds and healthier bodies: Objectively we all know exercise is important. But are children getting enough of it?
Kids’ physical activity before age 5 matters so much because of the developing brain
Originally published July 9, 2020 in The Conversation. By Nathan Hall and Melanie Gregg In the current pandemic many parents of young children are finding themselves spending more time in the role of caregiver than
Run with it: Distance learning give P.E. a reboot
Originally published May 2, 2020 in the York News-Times. By Jessica Votipka York Middle School physical education teacher Matt Brackhan said he has seen a new sense of freedom for students in online classwork –
Temecula schools learn to teach PE during coronavirus times
Originally published July 9, 2020 in The Press-Enterprise. By Carl Love Think about physical education and often the first thing that comes to mind for many is running laps. Laps, laps and more laps. Then
Stuck in a rut? Reset your mood with physical activity
Originally published July 8, 2020 in the Durango Herald. By Nicole Clark I’ve thought about writer’s block a fair amount this week. Not just because I’m experiencing it, but also because it seems to mimic