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Journal Article
Let's Move in School- A State Perspective
2013
Overview
[...]Pennsylvania is now one of the nationwide leaders in the LMIS initiative. Under the leadership of Bettyann Creighton, director of health and physical education, Philadelphia schools not only supported PSAHPERD initiatives throughout the city but also enjoyed the following success: * socialized recess, now at more than 100 schools; * movement breaks in the classroom with lots of on-site professional development for teachers; * partnership with Activity Works (290 classroom teachers using Activity Works movement breaks); * resurrection of a learn-to-skate initiative called Good Skates (36 classes went for ice skating lessons); * participation in the Presidential Activity Lifestyle Award challenge as 1 of the 10 largest districts in the country (K12); * ING Run for Something Better (more than 1,000 students running in September); * Students Run Philly Style (more than 500 participants, Grades 6 through 12; * virtual fitness centers using the Wii and Zavix systems; * more than 700 stability balls in classrooms (substituting balls for chairs); * the use of pedometers in class and walking clubs; * more than 40 sport stacking teams that compete every spring; * health councils, both adult and youth, which have helped to carry the message of increased physical activity and better nutritional choices (173 schools); * schools with youth councils, which have applied for and been awarded FUTP60 funds to continue this work.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
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