Design Studio18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDTET CETERAhttp://multibriefs.com/briefs/AAHPERD/AAHPERD.xmlenAn overwhelming majority of parents and teachers want health and physical education to be a mandatory part of the school day, according to a KidsHealth in the Classroom online survey. The problem is that a significant number of schools don't offer health classes. And many schools that do have health and PE classes are not devoting enough time to the subjects or teaching them effectively, according to the survey.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf479b236011Opening U.S. schools to the public for after-hours physical activity and play may help reduced obesity rates, researchers say. All seven districts in the study had excessively high adult and child obesity rates, and all had executed a joint-use agreement between schools and community or government entities from January 2010 to December 2012. The researchers observed 68 percent of the community members using the school facilities were participating in moderate or vigorous physical activity.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf486aa51342For modern, harried lifestyles focused on getting and spending, fitness experts say tai chi, the ancient Chinese slow-moving exercise, can be an ideal way for anyone to stay fit. A staple in senior citizen centers and a common dawn sighting in public parks, the practice can offer long-term benefits for all age groups.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf6631f33f73There is a growing national issue with the adoption of the Common Core State Standards, increased accountability and longer and more rigorous state assessments. Many schools are responding by taking away recess in order to provide more academic time for students.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf484ecb38d4It's no secret that physical activity is a key part of keeping kids healthy, but two new studies add hard evidence to what seems to be common sense: exercising in school has an important impact on students' health, say officials with Georgia Department of Public Health. One study of kindergarteners to fifth graders across the U.S. found that physical education classes lowered body mass index scores and reduced the probability of obesity among fifth graders.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf6805d3d715As the Food and Drug Administration works to finalize national menu labeling regulations, a new research review from Healthy Eating Research shows most consumers want menu labeling at the point of purchase in restaurants and cafeterias.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf47b7606926The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the winnable battles for 2015. The winnable battle targets for 2015 include healthcare-associated infection, HIV, teen pregnancy, motor vehicle safety, nutrition, physical activity, obesity, and food safety and tobacco goals.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf47d432a257Dance recital season is in full swing, and the amount of tulle and glitter floating in the ether is enough to suffocate dancers, teachers and parents alike to the point of frenzy. Recently I have found it is only when one becomes a dance teacher that one can truly appreciate the juxtaposition of the glitz and glamour of a recital compared to the daily or weekly grind of dance classes. 18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51c07faabb50a8Kinderdance holds its 34th annual “Continuing Education Conference” July 11-13 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Franchisees from around the world will be gathering to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains while learning and sharing new and exciting teaching concepts and dance programs that help in the fight against childhood obesity.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf48353e1409Teens don't necessarily follow in their parents' footsteps when it comes to physical activity, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. While teens with normal weight parents tended to be more fit, having physically active parents didn't affect teens' level of fitness.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf559841e4a10Two House members have proposed a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to prescribe exercise guidelines for Americans. Reps. Ron Kind and Aaron Schock proposed their Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act, H.R. 2179, in an effort to help promote healthy exercise habits, especially among schoolchildren.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf5534d2da011It’s just gym, huh? Well think again. Like it or not, the truth is, if we keep cutting PE out of our schools and physical activity out of our lives, America's next generation will be dying at younger ages, losing its competitive edge, finding itself displaced on the world's stage, and bearing the physical, emotional and financial burden of obesity and chronic disease for years to come. 18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51b621cccfaaf12Researchers report that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory and inhibitory control, two measures of brain function associated with the ability to maintain focus and take in, retain and use new information. Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf4804cf09613Teens don't necessarily follow in their parents' footsteps when it comes to physical activity, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. While teens with normal weight parents tended to be more fit, having physically active parents didn't affect teens' level of fitness.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf481ce21c314Hard knocks to the head are a constant concern in contact sports. Head injuries can come from a single jarring impact during a game, or from a series of smaller jolts. But in the midst of play, many blows aren’t necessarily easy to spot by coaches, physicians or parents in attendance. A crop of new lightweight devices that athletes can wear on the field may help people on sidelines keep better track of hits to players’ heads during games and practice sessions.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf653dd705615Hundreds of leaders from the medical profession will convene in Chicago for the annual meeting the American Medical Association, one of the most respected and powerful professional organizations in the country. Hotly debated topics will include the future of medical education, the role of innovation in medicine, and the age-old question of whether cheerleading is a sport.18 Jun 2013 12:48:04 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=51bf6cc12ed1d16