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)
Impetus for this presentation o Assignment Assignment
Student Teacher Ideas Physical activity room Brain break videos (see Brett and Mim videos) Faculty meetings After-school intramurals Lunch-box physical activity
Student Teacher Ideas Exam-day fun physical activity Drop-off physical activity (get off of bus) o A.M. Fitness Club 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)
Other Ideas from 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
Brain Breaks Dr. Cummiskey Joe Gallo o Practicum Presentation Practicum Presentation
Group Work Come up with some physical activity ideas not mentioned that can be added to this powerpoint o 5-10 minutes o Share with the group
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