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How Physical Activity Implementation Strategies Changed During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Schools Enrolled In The Let’S Go! Program, Alexandra Peary

Honors College

Childhood obesity is a serious public health issue in the United States. Many children fail to meet the recommended daily physical activity of 60 minutes. Poor metabolic health at a young age puts children and adolescents at a significantly higher risk of developing chronic health issues in adulthood. With the potential to further exacerbate the obesity epidemic, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic challenged students’ abilities to participate in structured physical activity, such as recess and physical education, due to school closures, strict social distancing guidelines, and hybrid or remote models of learning. This lack of structure and opportunities for …

An Investigation Of The In-Practice Development And Implementation Of Recess And Pe Weather Policies In Maine Elementary Schools, Lauren E. Jacobs

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to investigate how Maine elementary schools decide when students may or may not go outdoors for physical education (PE) classes and recess based on weather conditions, and how those decisions impact the actual frequency that students are kept indoors. This topic is important from both education and public health perspectives because previous research has shown that exercise in outdoor settings has specific benefits compared to that done indoors. PE classes and recess in school provide all children with access to physical activity.

A mixed-methods approach was used and included three components: a statewide survey …

Umaine Student Honored As Future Professional, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine junior Tara Bryant of Brewer recently returned from Philadelphia where she participated in a national conference of physical and recreational educators as an Outstanding Future Professional. She was one of two Maine college students selected for the 2003 honor by the Maine Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD).

Children’S Fitness Expert To Lead Institute For Physical Education Teachers, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

It’s well documented that lifelong participation in physical activity can improve both physical and mental well-being, but far too many of the nation’s children are left lagging on the sidelines or bleachers during what should be a prime opportunity for learning new skills, strengthening young bodies and building self-esteem — physical education class.

No Time Like The Holidays To Add A Little Exercise To Life, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can wreak havoc with even the best of fitness schedules and provide more excuses for all those who know they should make time for exercise but keep putting it off. If exercise is viewed as a daily grind, then it's time to change that attitude and get moving, says a University of Maine fitness specialist.