This week, we highlight promising physical activity programs for school children, as well as adults with disabilities:
Conflict resolution, physical activity drive playground program (Source: The Meadville Tribune) Description of the Peaceful Playground program, designed to increase physical activity and decrease bullying during recess.
Disabilities are no hurdle to exercise (Source: Delaware Online) Examples of successful physical activity programs for adults with disabilities. …
This week, we present research and programmatic approaches to understanding and improving children’s social interactions through physical activity:
Forget Goofing Around: Recess Has a New Boss (Source: New York Times) Urban schools are instituting organized, mandatory physical activity during recess.
Research shows link between physical activity and social skills in children (Source: University of Michigan Health System) Research presented to the American College of Cardiology suggests a link between social skills and physical activity in children.…