Log Off & Lace Up: Teachers launch event to encourage exercise during pandemic
Originally published March 9, 2021 by The Oakland Press. By Anne Runkle Aiming to get people out from behind their computer screens, elementary physical education teachers in the Troy School District have launched a virtual
Study examines how children’s physical activity, mental health have been hit by Covid-19
Originally published March 2, 2021 by Wales247. By Rhys Gregory New Swansea University research is examining the impact Covid-19 is having on the physical activity, mental health and wellbeing of children in Wales. Though schools
Nordic skiing helps local elementary students recreate outside during winter months
Originally published March 3, 2021 in Summit Daily. By Antonio Olivero Instructing physical education has been a challenge for teachers in Summit County and across the county throughout the pandemic. Public health regulations and school
Detroit PE teacher navigates pandemic with charity assist
Originally published March 1, 2021 by WFTV-TV. By Mike Householder A white board in the David Ellis Academy gymnasium is stuck on the wall. And in time. It details the planned activities for physical education
WHO reviews effect of physical activity on enhancing academic achievement at school
Originally published Feb. 18, 2021 by the World Health Organization-Europe. Regular physical activity, increasing physical education and active classrooms not only protect schoolchildren’s health but also improve their academic achievement. This is the finding of
Keep it simple to keep kids moving
Originally published Feb. 17, 2021 in The Daily Trib. By Daniel Clifton Misti Atkinson picked up her mobile phone, shaking her head. The physical education teacher at Packsaddle Elementary School in Kingsland blames the easy
