The Case for Bringing P.E. Back to Schools




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Academic pressures have led to a nationwide trend to cut back on physical education and recess in public schools. Timothy Brusseau, Ph.D., assistant professor in exercise and sport science at the University of Utah talks about how this impacts kids, and how it will impact them as adults. He describes research that shows why even teachers and administrators focused on academic achievement should embrace an education that nourishes the whole child.