Phys. Ed. Teachers in N.Y.C. to Be Evaluated Under New System
Under New York City's new teacher-evaluation system, physical-education teachers will be subject to annual performance reviews. Read Full Post >
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June 03, 2013
May 22, 2013
Institute of Medicine Suggests 60 Minutes of Daily Activity in Schools
The majority of students' recommended 60 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity should come during regular school hours, the institute says. Read Full Post >
May 22, 2013
Study Suggests Causal Relationship Between Phys. Ed., Child's Weight
Increasing the amount of physical-education time for 5th graders appears to reduce the likelihood of childhood obesity. Read Full Post >
May 16, 2013
School Separates Students Based on Fitness Level for Phys. Ed. Classes
At one suburban Chicago high school, certain students are now being channeled into what some call "fat gym" based on their fitness level. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2013
Supervised Recess Found to Slightly Increase Students' Physical Activity
New research shows that children whose recess time is accompanied by coaches directing their play are a little more active than kids with comparatively unstructured recess. Read Full Post >
April 19, 2013
Educators Want Mandatory Health, Physical Education in Schools, Survey Finds
A majority of parents and K-12 educators report the need for mandatory health and physical education in schools, according to a new survey by KidsHealth in the Classroom. Read Full Post >
March 25, 2013
Georgia to Add 30 Minutes of Physical Activity to Elementary Schools
Georgia plans to add 30 minutes of physical activity to the school day in all elementary schools starting in the 2013-14 school year. Read Full Post >
March 14, 2013
Before-School Physical Activity Can Boost Achievement, Expert Says
Letting students play outside for 20 minutes before school can help boost their academic performance, health, and confidence. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
First Lady Launches Effort to Get Kids Active at Least an Hour a Day
Michelle Obama is expanding her Let's Move! campaign to help schools provide the recommended amount of physical activity for students. Read Full Post >
January 31, 2013
Study Suggests Best Ways for Schools to Promote Physical Activity
Mandatory physical education, classroom activity breaks, and active commuting to school were found to be the most effective ways schools can promote physical activity in students. Read Full Post >
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