Studies show physical activity helps with academics and overall physical health. Proud to see Oregon and its public schools focus on this issue. #PDXHasHeart #movemore ttps://www.opb.org/news/article/class-of-2025-oregon-physical-education-requirements/

Many children spend a majority of their waking hours at school. If we want our kids to be healthy🍏 and active over their lifetimes, schools have a crucial role to play in cultivating good habits: spr.ly/6019DLpnx #SchoolWellness VoicesForHealthyKids

Today’s the day! So excited to be a part of the launch of Kids Heart Challenge! This new program will support the physical and emotional health of our youth, our families and our community. Join me in the launch today - spr.ly/6010DFyq0

Cool! We love Brain Boosts!

PE teachers are getting creative during hybrid learning to keep things fun and active while still social distancing. 👏 spr.ly/6012HoeiM

It's never too late to work toward better heart and brain health. But it's also never too soon. A growing body of research suggests childhood is a good time to start. spr.ly/6015ytu9v

School budgets for PE have declined over the years despite research which shows that exercise boosts learning skills on.rgj.com/2yYzwbz

Support PE by writing a letter to the editor! Check out these great examples written by The News & Observer readers: bit.ly/2yYgDWf

Why it's important to provide #PhysEd every day: 📷: BelievePerform

PE maximizes an individual's ability to live life to the fullest. —Physical Education 💪 bit.ly/2yYgDWf

PE was strongest factor associated with curbing obesity in adolescents from low-income communities in UC San Francisco study. bit.ly/2z1NREB

Keeping Kids Moving Through the Seasons youtu.be/cCTw4xm9gfY via YouTube Sharing with all a gift of the season. SHAPE_America @Sportime_SPARK #WHPE Cory Schwartz

This #PhysEd PEP Talk comes to you from Dr. John Medina author of Brain Rules youtu.be/EGc7CRTVlIM

What is physical literacy? Nathan Home is on a journey to make sense of it: spr.ly/6017DKkkc #Phys

"When I told my father I wanted to become a #physed teacher, I worried about his reaction. He said this: 'It would be good to have a daughter who specialized in preventive medicine.' My dad is a doctor." Comments from one of the PE Ts from Beaverton Schools (Oregon) last week.

#MondayMotivation: What's the #1 reason to NOT sit down on public transit in the morning? ow.ly/nCMG30iYE7H

Should nutrition education and physical education be taught together? spr.ly/6010DpodE

'The Simple Way A Growing Number Of States Are Hoping To Improve Kids’ Brains' spr.ly/6015DpoQc

Dance it out! Dancing combines all the benefits of physical activity while giving children the opportunity to express themselves! spr.ly/6011DpoLL

"Research shows that physical activity, especially physical education, improves behavior in classrooms and is a boost to academic achievement, especially math-related skills and reading." spr.ly/6016DdCA6