Physical Education and Health — Physical Education

Dr. Jacalyn Lund, Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University, was awarded the Luther Halsey Gulick Medal at the 2022 Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America annual convention held in New Orleans, LA. The...

Matthew Cummiskey, PhD, West Chester University In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Matthew Cummiskey discusses school wellness education, shares a sample lesson plan, and reviews the role of the teacher in the whole school model.    ...

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University   The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans report recommends that children and youth perform 60 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) daily. The report further...

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University In an earlier blog I wrote about the health benefits of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for youth. Youth who meet national MVPA guidelines reap many health benefits....

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University The dropout rate for adults who begin a new physical activity is known to be relatively high. As many as 50 percent drop out within the first six months....

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University Exercise is good for kids. Most of us are now aware that participation in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is beneficial to fitness, health, and wellness. But physical...