More than 470 educators will attend the March 14 physical activity training hosted by CPASS and the WV Department of Education. This state-wide effort provides workshops focused on improving physical activity in primary schools.
The trainings are intended to better prepare K-8 teachers and school administrators to address recent policy changes committed to improving the culture of physical activity in schools. It provides beneficial resources to incorporate more physical activity in the school day, training on comprehensive school physical activity programming and innovative ways to incorporate physical activity into the academic setting. Studies consistently show that students who get more physical activity perform better academically and have fewer behavioral issues in school.
Educators from around the state will receive training on the integration of physical activity across a variety of subject areas including math, science, language arts, and social sciences. Classroom physical activity is recognized as a critical component of comprehensive school physical activity program development.
CPASS Physical Education Teacher Education faculty have established a national reputation through school-based interventions like Greenbrier CHOICES and McDowell CHOICES. The featured instructional resource during the trainings, Active Academics, www.activeacademics.org/, was developed by CPASS Ware Distinguished Professor Eloise Elliott. The response has been so positive that additional trainings are scheduled for April.