physical activity


News 3 KSNV
April 30, 2018
Playworks Helps Nevada Kids Stay Physically Active at School ›
Playworks is a new program that has been added to health plan of Nevada in order to maintain physical activity in school. Watch this news segment on KNSV Channel 3.


January 17, 2017
New Strategies for Recess in Schools Released ›
SHAPE America and the CDC provide in-depth resource guide for schools


Fox 32
June 7, 2016
Keeping kids healthy and active this summer is easier (and more fun) than you think ›
CHICAGO (FOX 32 NEWS) – We are now officially into summer break and most kids are already out of school. While summer time is the perfect time for kids to get outside and play, there are plenty of distractions around to keep them from getting good exercise such as the TV, computer, iPad and video games.…


The Orange Country Register
March 8, 2016
Santa Ana students learning playground lessons on respect and confidence ›
A loud buzzer announces recess at Santa Ana’s James A. Garfield Elementary. Youngsters stream out of their classrooms and pause briefly in neat lines before scattering across the blacktop to bounce balls, skip rope and play tag. It’s a typical schoolyard scene, unfolding against a soundtrack of shrieks and shouts. But considerably more is at…


July 24, 2014
To Get More Exercise, Let Children Play Outside ›
Study shows children who spend more time outdoors after school, get more moderate to vigorous physical activity