Magic Moments is Sports By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Magic Moments in Sports This is my granddaughter Kaelyn. "She recently participated in some “magic moments in youth sports”. She actively engages in recreational basketball and competitive swimming for her City’s swim team. [...]
Why physical activity is important? You may be wondering why physical activity is important and what is it? Physical activity is any bodily exercise that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health or wellness. We think of it as burning energy or calories. For health benefits, physical activity should be moderate or vigorous [...]
What does moderate to vigorous physical activity mean for kids? Philly.com by Rachel DeHaven, Physical Activity Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Simply put, moderate and vigorous are terms to explain how hard your body is working when doing that particular activity. Exercise physiologists measure activity in metabolic equivalents or METS. One MET is defined as [...]
Purpose of Brain Breaks Well designed Brain Breaks accomplish three purposes: 1) they refresh students, 2) they refocus students for learning and 3) they re-energize students. Every teacher has experience the glazed look from students who basically need a break. When kids get tired or bored, they tend to check out. Once kids begin to [...]
Active Kids Make Better Learners by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Active Kids Make Better Learners How does physical activity and the brain interact? According to a medical doctor he called it, "physical activity is like miracle grow for the brain". We will explore that statement [...]
What is Physical Activity? Making the Case for Kids Moving More by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor What is Physical Activity? You may be wondering, What is physical activity? PA is a bodily exercise that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health or wellness. We think [...]
Low Cost Solutions to Fun Fitness Activities5 Days of Physical Activity By Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. This article explores a listing of five great suggestions for low cost and fun fitness activities for students. The perfect Monday-Friday fitness activities that students will love while getting fit. Simple and Inexpensive Fun [...]
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, The Recess Doctor Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools This article on "the benefits of physical activity in schools" points out other resources on the topic of physical activity. Jogging Walking Track Most classrooms have impulsive children. [...]
You can "count on" this kids pedometer to keep track of physical activity activity. According to the United States Surgeon General, “We have a health crisis affecting every city, state, community, and school across America. The crisis is obesity. It is the fastest growing cause of disease and death in America. However, it is completely [...]
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