Study- The Relation of Childhood Physical Activity to Brain Health, Cognition and Scholastic Achievement.
“Evidence has suggested that short bouts of physical activity (i.e., 20 minutes of walking on a treadmill) lead to positive changes in brain function, cognition/attention, and academic performance on achievement tests of math and reading,” says Professor Charles Hillman, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, the lead author on th…
“Evidence has suggested that short bouts of physical activity (i.e., 20 minutes of walking on a treadmill) lead to positive changes in brain function, cognition/attention, and academic performance on achievement tests of math and reading,” says Professor Charles Hillman, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, the lead author on th…
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Physical Education Physical education guidelines for healthier, happier, longer and more productive living http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-physical-guidelines-healthier-happier-longer.html
International Guidance: UNESCO Quality Physical Education Guidelin…
Physical Education Physical education guidelines for healthier, happier, longer and more productive living http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-physical-guidelines-healthier-happier-longer.html
International Guidance: UNESCO Quality Physical Education Guidelin…
Jayne Greenberg, District Director of Physical Education and
Health Literacy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, has partnered to develop a district innovative technology-based indoor fitness
trail.
A number of agencies partnered to make this resource available. Jane is also a leader in the Prevent Obesity.net organization. JAMmin created the videos and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provided some of the funding through a Community …
A number of agencies partnered to make this resource available. Jane is also a leader in the Prevent Obesity.net organization. JAMmin created the videos and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provided some of the funding through a Community …
Healthy eating & physical activity funding for kids
Office Depot Foundation Deadline: Rolling
The Office Depot Foundation’s Grants for Children and Communities prefers to fund projects and programs in the areas of giving children tools for success and serving communities.
Grants of $50 to $3,000 will be awarded.
Office Depot Foundation Deadline: Rolling
The Office Depot Foundation’s Grants for Children and Communities prefers to fund projects and programs in the areas of giving children tools for success and serving communities.
Grants of $50 to $3,000 will be awarded.
Naperville, IL first period programming leads to increased academic performance through physical activity in physical education classes.
This short video speaks to the physical education course activities, as well as, Brain Breaks within the math and language classes.
View a short news reports on the program.
Additional information about the program.
What some brain break ideas?
Theme Brain Breaks : Peaceful Playgrounds Activity CardsPeac…
This short video speaks to the physical education course activities, as well as, Brain Breaks within the math and language classes.
View a short news reports on the program.
Additional information about the program.
What some brain break ideas?
Theme Brain Breaks : Peaceful Playgrounds Activity CardsPeac…
Healthy Schools through improving physical activity and healthy eating.
Join Amy Moyer, VP of Field Operations at Action for Healthy Kids, and two health specialists to discuss Making the Case for Healthy Schools and Students: Improving Academic Achievement through Healthy Eating and Physical Activity. Listen in as they identify actions that can be carried out by states, school districts, schools, parents, or students to support school health ac…
Join Amy Moyer, VP of Field Operations at Action for Healthy Kids, and two health specialists to discuss Making the Case for Healthy Schools and Students: Improving Academic Achievement through Healthy Eating and Physical Activity. Listen in as they identify actions that can be carried out by states, school districts, schools, parents, or students to support school health ac…
PASS (Physical Activity School Score) PASS is a free, user-friendly, web-based, 8-item tool that assesses and increases awareness of evidence-based physical activity practices at elementary schools.
DOWNLOAD "PASS Background and Technical Manual" PDF (0.16 MB) Tools and Measure http://activelivingresearch.org/files/PASS_Manual_April2014_0.pdf
DOWNLOAD "PASS Background and Technical Manual" PDF (0.16 MB) Tools and Measure http://activelivingresearch.org/files/PASS_Manual_April2014_0.pdf
Lanier Elementary School in Louisiana needed a playground make over. See the before and after pictures to see what a difference a little paint can make.
Need funds to repave your asphalt. No problem. Check out our school playground grants page. Or.... better yet, here's an economical solution to paving (add green paint). Talk about a face lift. A coat of green paint prior to painting the game markings makes all the difference.
Find …
Need funds to repave your asphalt. No problem. Check out our school playground grants page. Or.... better yet, here's an economical solution to paving (add green paint). Talk about a face lift. A coat of green paint prior to painting the game markings makes all the difference.
Find …
Small Playground Space? No Problem
One of the regular questions we receive is : I only have a small amount of blacktop can I put in Peaceful Playgrounds?
We emphasize that the smaller the play space you have the more important it is to develop the space so that children have a variety of game options.
I designed a playground in San Francisco, CA a few years back. The school district brought me in to assist them with the playground design be…
One of the regular questions we receive is : I only have a small amount of blacktop can I put in Peaceful Playgrounds?
We emphasize that the smaller the play space you have the more important it is to develop the space so that children have a variety of game options.
I designed a playground in San Francisco, CA a few years back. The school district brought me in to assist them with the playground design be…
Through partners CSX Transportation, Kellogg Company, and the Kellogg’s
Corporate Citizenship Fund, (and more!) Action for Healthy Kids is
pleased to release its School Grants for Healthy Kids opportunities for the 2014-2015 school year.
Funding: 1000 schools will receive awards between $500 -$5000
Purpose: To support school breakfast and physical activity programs
Should attend a webinar if applying: Thursday, March 20, 2014 – 3:00-4:00pm …
Funding: 1000 schools will receive awards between $500 -$5000
Purpose: To support school breakfast and physical activity programs
Should attend a webinar if applying: Thursday, March 20, 2014 – 3:00-4:00pm …
As childhood obesity rates continue to climb public heath agencies and
researchers are looking at the value of recess in terms of children's
energy expenditure. In other words, "Is fun enough when it comes to
recess games or should we be emphasizing active play games and activities?"
To find out the answer to that question, researchers from Children's Hospital Boston's Clinical Research Program and UMass Amherst are …
To find out the answer to that question, researchers from Children's Hospital Boston's Clinical Research Program and UMass Amherst are …
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, the National Football League and American Heart Association are teaming up to release a new smartphone app that encourages young people to get 60 minutes of physical activity each day
http://preventobesity.net/inside-track-jan-30-a
More on children and physical activity........
Why Recess Makes Kids Smarter
Physical Activity and the Brain
Physical Activity in Schools Peaceful Playgrounds Program
http://preventobesity.net/inside-track-jan-30-a
More on children and physical activity........
Why Recess Makes Kids Smarter
Physical Activity and the Brain
Physical Activity in Schools Peaceful Playgrounds Program
Physical Activity in Schools - Webinar
Live Webinar Join us for a live webinar on October 9th at 9a.m. PST
This physical activity programming in schools webinar is with Judy Lo Bianco, who is the Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Nursing Services at the
South Orange-Maplewood Schools in New Jersey. She is also the 2013 Physical Education Administrator of the Year (NASPE).
In addition to talking about physical activity programming,…
Live Webinar Join us for a live webinar on October 9th at 9a.m. PST
This physical activity programming in schools webinar is with Judy Lo Bianco, who is the Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Nursing Services at the
South Orange-Maplewood Schools in New Jersey. She is also the 2013 Physical Education Administrator of the Year (NASPE).
In addition to talking about physical activity programming,…
Mid Month Play Nice Newsletter released. Information on New "Alternatives to Withholding Recess, Grant ideas, Physical Activity and the Brain Infographic.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs125/1101617897150/archive/1114929327548.html
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs125/1101617897150/archive/1114929327548.html
Physical Activity and the Brain Infographic. FREE DOWNLOAD
"Why Active Kids Make Better Learners"
“Physical activity has dramatic effects on individuals’ physical mental health,” according to Charles Basch in his report, Healthier Students Make Better Learners.
Put simply, educational outcomes are directly influenced by health. It is no surprise that students’ fitness levels continue to be low and obesity and overweight categories in…
"Why Active Kids Make Better Learners"
“Physical activity has dramatic effects on individuals’ physical mental health,” according to Charles Basch in his report, Healthier Students Make Better Learners.
Put simply, educational outcomes are directly influenced by health. It is no surprise that students’ fitness levels continue to be low and obesity and overweight categories in…
Results of the 2012 SHPPS released. Information on PE, Health, Recess, Physical Activity, Standards, etc.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/index.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/index.htm
Children who spent more time doing moderate or vigorous physical activity during school hours did not compensate for their extra exercise by reducing their activity levels at home, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Previous research has suggested that kids have a built-in "activitystat" that regulates the total amount of energy they expend (see Reuters Health story of May 7, 2009 here: reut.rs/iGDVdO…
Previous research has suggested that kids have a built-in "activitystat" that regulates the total amount of energy they expend (see Reuters Health story of May 7, 2009 here: reut.rs/iGDVdO…
The many benefits of physical education continue to grow. A recent study by the Physical Activity Council shows that students who do not receive PE are more that twice as likely to be totally sedentary outside of school.
On the other hand, students who receive Physical Education are two to three times more likely to participate in sports and be active outside of school.
Clearly what happens in physical education can have a profound effect on t…
On the other hand, students who receive Physical Education are two to three times more likely to participate in sports and be active outside of school.
Clearly what happens in physical education can have a profound effect on t…
Any teacher knows that attention span is related to academic achievement. Now a researcher has identified a link between physical activity and attention span.
A recent study out of the University of Granada has linked participating in physical activity with longer attention spans. Better cognitive abilities such as time perception were also higher in physically active participants. It has been generally known that physical activity lends …
A recent study out of the University of Granada has linked participating in physical activity with longer attention spans. Better cognitive abilities such as time perception were also higher in physically active participants. It has been generally known that physical activity lends …
News Events for Let's Move Cities, Towns and Counties
16 July Webinar: How to Achieve the LMCTC Goals in Mid-Sized Cities
21 Aug Webinar: How to Achieve the LMCTC Goals in Large Cities
1-3 Oct 2013 National Walking Summit in Washington, D.C.
12-14 Nov National Summit on Your City's Families in Seattle, WA
13-16 Nov Congress of Cities and Exposition in Seattle, WA
16 July Webinar: How to Achieve the LMCTC Goals in Mid-Sized Cities
21 Aug Webinar: How to Achieve the LMCTC Goals in Large Cities
1-3 Oct 2013 National Walking Summit in Washington, D.C.
12-14 Nov National Summit on Your City's Families in Seattle, WA
13-16 Nov Congress of Cities and Exposition in Seattle, WA
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