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Engaging Students with Physical Activity Throughout the School Day

This presentation, led by Dr. Matthew Cummiskey from West Chester University, focuses on strategies for integrating physical activity into the school day. Participants will explore a variety of ideas, including brain break videos, after-school activities, and innovative classroom setups like standing desks or yoga ball chairs. The session will provide practical suggestions for fostering an active environment in school, enhance student engagement, and promote overall wellness. Join us to discover how small changes can make a big impact.

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Engaging Students with Physical Activity Throughout the School Day

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  1. Infusing Physical Activity throughout the School Day Dr. Matthew Cummiskey West Chester University, PA Materials from: Bob Fitzpatrick, WCU student teachers and Joe Gallo (Pennsbury, PA)

  2. Impetus for this presentation • Assignment

  3. Student Teacher Ideas • Physical activity room • Brain break videos (see Brett and Mim videos) • Faculty meetings • After-school intramurals • Lunch-box physical activity

  4. Student Teacher Ideas • Exam-day fun physical activity • Drop-off physical activity (get off of bus) • A.M. Fitness Club • Morning announcements • Introduce standing desk or yoga ball rooms • Brain break corners (students can go independent or if asked by teacher)

  5. Other Ideasfrom various sources • Field days • ACES (all children exercising simultaneously) • Dance festival • Mile Club • Sneaker Wall • Adventure Race • Hiking Trail • Faculty Wellness Day • Parents in PE Day • March Madness Walk-Off

  6. Brain Breaks • Dr. Cummiskey • Joe Gallo • Practicum Presentation

  7. Group Work • Come up with some physical activity ideas not mentioned that can be added to this powerpoint • 5-10 minutes • Share with the group

  8. Any questions • Contact info: • mcummiskey@wcupa.edu • ..\..\..\Web\thenewPE\default.html • Thanks for coming! Enjoy the rest of the convention

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