Physical education instruction needs to be reevaluated
Originally published Sept. 21, 2020 by Pipe Dream. By Ariel Wajnrajch As a child, all the way through high school, I always struggled with gym class. But if, similar to
Students learn benefits of lifetime fitness when PE teachers demonstrate healthy habits in class
Health and physical education teachers see participation levels spike when they introduce their favorite lifetime fitness activities to their students. “Even though I’m in the health classroom, I’m constantly bringing
School districts adjust to promote lifetime of fitness
Originally published Jan. 25, 2018 in the Daily Courier. By Nanci Hutson Holding her tennis racket waist high, Taylor Hicks Elementary fourth-grader Lydia Mathis bounced a red and yellow ball
Heart rate monitors help teachers drive home intrinsic habits
As wearable devices become more and more prevalent, companies use different metrics to track activity and rate workouts. While steps and calories remain two of the most prevalent focuses in
Heart association honors Portland phys ed teacher
Originally published Dec. 26, 2017 in The Forecaster. By Kate Irish Collins The Forecaster PORTLAND — Raising awareness around heart health and encouraging students to give back are important life lessons. That’s
