When is it too hot for Recess?Keeping Kids Cool at School
Scientists don’t yet know why some people become seriously ill while exercising in hot weather, and others don’t. “There’s still a lot we don’t understand” about heat illness, says Douglas Casa, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, who’s extensively studied athletic performance in the heat. READ MORE

Rising Heat and Athletics A local headline stated, “At least three California students were taken to
hospital for heat-related injuries.” These injuries highlight the effects of extreme heat on health as the country and schools grapple with increasingly severe weather.   READ MORE

Our featured article called, "Keeping Kids Cool at School" points out the importance of developing plans and procedures for when the weather conditions require recess modifications.

Each year schools face the challenges associated with outdoor recess and overheated classrooms. Principals and physical educators will face daily decisions regarding children’s heat health on the playground.

In this article we will review some informat…