Why students shouldn’t be forced to spend so much time sitting at desks in class
Originally published Feb. 7, 2019 in the Washington Post. By Valerie Strauss We all know it’s not a good idea for anybody to be sedentary for too long, for health
ParticipAction report card fails Canadian kids, connecting academic success with fitness
Originally published June 24, 2018, in the Calgary Herald. By Eva Ferguson As ParticipAction releases yet another annual report card giving Canadian kids a failing grade for physical activity, experts
Local Lawmakers Push to Boost Recess, P.E. In Elementary Schools
Originally published March 8, 2018 by WAMU 88.5, American University. By Kathy Goldgeier and Jonathan Wilson Lawmakers in Virginia and Maryland are looking at ways to expand recess and physical
Brief Bouts of Exercise Can Spark Big Bursts of Brain Power
Originally published Jan. 1, 2018 in Psychology Today. By Christopher Bergland, The Athlete’s Way Just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise can improve executive function by priming parts of the brain used to laser
