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The belief that physical activity plays a pivotal role in the public health of our nation’s children is no longer a minority opinion, but rather, a steadfast belief. The health benefits associated with leading an active healthy lifestyle are well documented, yet America’s youth remain inactive and overweight, if not obese. Data suggests that about 25 million adolescents are pushing the scales towards obesity. Close to half of American youth do not participate regula… More >>
Movement is mandatory for learning. Dr.Julian Reed of Furman University, Greenville has gathered and conducted significant research to support this now widely held belief. All teachers can boost student learning by incorporating physical activity into their class’ experience. Julian Reed’s Active Education is an amazing resource for educators looking for ways to do just that. Participants in my Brain Coaching seminars have found the material I share with them from Julian Reed’s website [...] to be very practical and helpful. I am grateful that he has made them available online. Now he has compiled these and other teacher-generated activities into a book conveniently arranged by curriculum area. Check it out! I suspect both you and your students will be delighted.
Sandra Sunquist Stanton MS, NCC, LPC [...]
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