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Keep ‘Em Moving: Create PE Videos to Keep Students Moving

When students are out of school, how can we keep them moving? Teachers can play a big role in helping with this by creating activity videos for students to do at home during weekends and breaks. Here are some tips on how to get started. The Benefits of Creating Videos There are a few reasons why it’s worth creating PE videos for students to use at home during breaks. First, it can help your students stay active and healthy during times when they may be moving less. Second, it can help prevent them from gaining weight or becoming sedentary during…
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Eating a Mediterranean-Style Diet May Equal Taking 4,000 More Steps

New research is suggesting that what we eat can also help contribute to our daily step goals by as much as 4,000 additional steps. People who had a healthier, Mediterranean-type diet were found to have better physical fitness. Eating healthily was associated with better metabolic health, as well. For many people getting enough “steps in” has become part of a daily fitness goal. So much so that everything from Google Maps to Apple Watches helps us keep track of how many steps we’ve taken in a day. But new research is suggesting that what we eat can also help contribute…
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Summer Rejuvenation: Reflecting on the Past and Planning for the Future

Jeff Mushkin Jeff was first exposed to SPARK in 2004 while working for the Shasta County Public Health Department in California. He became a SPARK trainer in 2005 and oversaw the SPARK Community Grant Program for Shasta County until 2007 when he joined the SPARK team. Jeff has spent the past 12+ years in SPARK curriculum design, professional development, and equipment selection. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, a master’s degree in Public Health, and over 20 years of experience in physical education, health, and nutrition. Jeff spends his time with his wife Julie, daughter Katie,…