Healthy Moves With Denise Thomas

Physical activity is good for children in many ways. Benefits include improved academic performance, muscular fitness, and a healthy weight.Unfortunately, due to budget cuts many physical education programs have been eliminated depriving students of the advantages of exercise during a critical time of their lives.    Into this gap steps Healthy Moves a Eugene, Oregon based nonprofit.  Healthy Moves trainers work with students and teachers leading fitness activities while providing models for classroom teachers to incorporate physical education into the everyday curriculum.  The founder and CEO of Healthy Moves, Denise Thomas, joins Dr. Bland for a robust discussion about fitness for elementary school students.  Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com