Learning on Your Feet ─ Incorporating Physical Activity into the K? Classroom

In this much-needed book, you’ll learn how incorporating physical activity into the classroom can improve students’ engagement, achievement, and overall wellness. Students typically spend most of the day sitting at their desks, and many don’t have recess or PE, yet research shows that regular exercise helps stimulate brain function. Authors Johnson and Jones, who’ve consulted with schools across the globe on fitness issues, offer a variety of games and activities you can use to integrate exercise into any class or subject area. These activities are easy to implement and are designed to improve students’ physical and mental capabilities, as well as increase their enjoyment of learning!

Brad Johnson is an international speaker in the field of education, and has over 20 years’ experience at the K-12 and collegiate level. He has coached athletes and trained teachers throughout Malaysia to incorporate more fitness into the classroom. He currently teaches at Concordia University and is a speaker with Premiere Speakers Group. He is also a regular blogger forThe Huffington Post.

Melody Jones is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Youth Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Weight Loss Specialist. She also works with schools on developing activities to improve balance, coordination, and core for the classroom, physical education, and after school programs.