This post originally appeared in Kentucky Teacher on April 27, 2017, by Audra Deli-Hoofnagle. “Where am I going to find the time,” thought Chrissy Ellison, a 3rd-grade teacher at Lemons Mill Elementary (Scott County) when she was told the school
The Whitley County Health Department organized the inaugural walking event for a new monthly series as part of the Step It Up, Kentucky! initiative. The program encourages residents of Williamsburg, Kentucky to bring their families out, meet new neighbors, get
Try incorporating physical activity in your routine by having a walking meeting at work, visiting a local park with family and friends, or walking to your local store for some grocery items. Visiting a local farmers market is also a
BY: Coordinated School Health Team, Department for Public Health & Department of Education Since the enactment of No Child Left Behind in 2002, there has been increasing pressure on the public education system to perform on academic testing. With emphasis
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released 2015 state-specific numbers on adult obesity prevalence using self-reported information from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). While the report shares data reflecting a bleak outlook for Kentucky,
All of Kentucky’s children deserve to start a life full of opportunity. We know the habits formed in early childhood can determine whether or not kids grow up to become healthy, productive, contributing adults. Unfortunately, they’re surrounded by people and
Today, the average American spends 93% of their life indoors – 87% in buildings and 6% in vehicles. With so much of our lives spent behind doors, it becomes hard to make time for exercising, socializing, or just enjoying nature.
We know that people move more when they have inviting places to be active and safe routes to get there. Communities can be built for people to be active in their everyday life – whether it’s walking to the grocery,
In many ways, walking is the simplest form of physical activity: It doesn’t require special skills or expensive equipment, and it’s easy to get started, regardless of age. But sometimes the simple things aren’t simple for everyone. Traveling to a
In Kentucky, we are proud to be the land of unbridled adventure with countless parks, caves, trails, waterways and other natural wonders that beg to be explored. There’s no question that we offer some of the best outdoor recreation and