14-year-old athlete with Down Syndrome advocates for sports

Inspiration!

Check out this kid!

He is 14-year-old athlete who advocates for other children to take up track.

Oh yeah, and he has Down Syndrome.

Read the CBC news article by Sara Vos here:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-jacob-macneill-1.3611054 

girls and sports by Chelsea Clinton

I (Danny Pettry) am politically neutral when it comes to politics.  

I will not publically endorse any political party or candidate.

NOW:

I will post that Chelsea Clinton had an article in Women’s Health mag online about girls and sports.

I think RTs would be interested in reading this:

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/chelsea-clinton-girls-and-sports

how hiking can make us happier

Eric Carell is the Chief of True North Athletics.
Check out his article at the project happiness link below on 5 reasons why hiking can make us happy.
here is the link:

https://projecthappiness.com/26137/

Outcomes: dance parties good for kids

I read an interesting article regarding dancing/ fitness improving brain function of children.

It is based on a research study.

check it out here:

http://teacherpop.org/2015/01/science-says-your-classroom-needs-more-dance-parties/

Racquetball for Vets

Here is an article about Racquetball for Vets:

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2015/08/15/racquetball-military-veterans-belle-isle/31775737/

RT in the news: Kristen Gallatin!

I'm always excited to read about professionals in our field!

Kristin Gallatin, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) was in the news.

She has been with worked at Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley since 2008 where she started as an intern.

The article reports that Gallatin has also became a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine! Way to go Kristen!

Read about it here:
http://www.roanoke.com/community/swoco/therapeutic-recreation-staff-member-earns-inclusive-fitness-trainer-certification/article_d23adbdb-a142-5697-965d-e16bbe165086.html

Benefits for running

I was an avid walker a few years back.
I regret to say that I have got "out of the habit" and I acknowledge that I need to get back in the habit...like today.

My younger brother (by 19 months) Jimmy has started walking/ running. He gave up soda and switched to water and has cut out a lot of fast food. He even posted a picture of his new running shoes on his facebook. He has really slimmed down. I admit I am a little jealous at his new habit and am going to get started right away too. I hate we live 2-hours away.

Here is a link on the benefits for running:

http://runhaven.com/2015/04/06/10-benefits-running-never-knew/

Physical activity may help kids with grades, too!

I found this article and I think RTs may want to read it:

http://gma.yahoo.com/physical-activity-may-help-kids-grades-too-164745428.html