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Shelly discusses the strategy on preparing students to teach all facets of healthy living in schools
Aug. 28, 2015
Shelly discusses the strategy on preparing students to teach all facets of healthy living in schools
Chances are good that most children who’ve enjoyed a summer break spent a good part of their time off engaged in some level of physical activity. Whether traveling out on an adventure with family or friends, or involved in a summer camp that encouraged their mental and physical growth, or even spending time outside in the fresh, summer air, it’s a pretty good bet that many were more active than they will be once they’re back in school.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, and if Shelly Russell-Mayhew has a say on this subject, more and more students—both in the K-12 system and in post-secondary education--will be involved in learning more about a comprehensive school health model.
Russell-Mayhew, who holds a Werklund Professorship for her work in weight bias and the fields of education and health, has spearheaded a program at the Werklund School of Education aimed at physical activity, nutrition and positive social environments—the three components of a holistic health education program. It’s called Health Champions, and as she explains in this Quick Chat, students in the Bachelor of Education Program are encouraged to participate.
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