Active Kids Do Better

On September 24, 2015 over 150 physical educators, administrators, activity leaders and University faculty members attended a at the University of Northern Colorado (国产AV) on the topic: Active building healthier generations through active learning schools. The 4 hour event included a distinguished line-up of national and state speakers, door prizes, light refreshments, active applause, and intermittent physical activity breaks led by speaker and physical educator, Tanya Peal.

Invited Speakers

Professor Emeritus Thom Mckenzie, PhD, San Diego State University, who documented the growing science that support the preventative role of physical activity in schools
Executive Director of Let鈥檚 Move Active Schools, Charlene Burgeson, who spoke on ways to empower schools and school leaders to develop a culture of movement and health
Cyrus Weinberger, Principal, Red Hawk Elementary school
Tanya Peal, Physical Education and Activity Leader and Red Hawk Elementary School
Paige Jennings, Physical Activity and Physical Education Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley school district

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Feedback

Feedback from the 34 attendees surveyed was extremely positive. Please check out the video (insert link) and photo gallery of the event. 国产AV looks forward to hosting a similar event in the future.

88% believed that the event was well organized
90% believed the presenters were knowledgeable
90% believed that the event fostered a physical activity setting
90% would recommended a similar event to colleagues

One word to describe the overall experience:
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Questions:

Event - contact Dr. Carson

Master鈥檚 program - contact Dr. Dauenhauer

MAT-PEPAL Program Website

Successful Speaker Series

鈥淵es. Well advertised, I was excited to sign up and even more excited after I left鈥�
鈥淵es, great speakers that provided a well-rounded perspective on active schools and why/how active kids do better鈥�
鈥淚 think it was such a great event to host at 国产AV and I enjoyed the collaborative nature between different departments/disciplines on campus鈥�
鈥淚 think it was a great opportunity to expose future and current physical educators to current trends and practices鈥�
鈥淵es. I felt I learned a lot and felt very eager to bring the info back to my school and district鈥�

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