Every study has an untold story behind it and as part of our regular podcast series, we want to bring you those stories. Today we have Dr. Kelly Wilson back to discuss a little more on what we left off in our last podcast as well as tell us more on a recent study she did on Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs. Her work on sexuality education is a hugely timed discussion and we were happy to have her back to discuss more on the topic! LISTEN NOW

We're Back for a summer full of podcasts (and new apps!).  Kicking of the summer is a great chat with Dr. Kelly Wilson, an Associate Professor in the Division of Health in Texas A&M's Department of Health and Kinesiology.  Dr. Wilson was recently named the Health Educator of the Year and discusses her work with sexuality education and how this impacts kids and health.  This is a hugely timely discussion!  LISTEN NOW 

It is well accepted that childhood obesity is a major issue facing our society.  This increase in fatness has been accompanied (some would say 'caused by') a significant limiting of the daily activity of children.  Thus, we are pleased to have Dr. David Dzewaltowski from Kansas State University in the podcast today to talk about ways to help kids be more active - both in school and out of school. LISTEN NOW! 

Today's podcast has a guest host - Dr. John Thornton, Director of the Texas A&M Coaching Academy as well as a former Aggie Athlete and Coach, Ms. Kerrie Patterson-Brown, who is the director of the new Legacy-Collegiate Middle and High School in Houston.  Ms. Patterson-Brown not only had athletic and coaching experience at the Div. 1 University level, but now is working to provide opportunities and education through the lens of coaching and teamwork. Plus, there is a bonus ...

Reflect on your grade school PE teachers. Your first thoughts probably consisted of the amount of time the teachers let you play tag. However, the quality of their preparation affects the students in a very interesting way. Read the weekly text article by Mr. Jiling Liu titled "How Do Preservice Teachers Understand Effective Teaching in Physical Education?" "Effective teaching (ET) in physical education (PE) happens when students have positive changes in thinking, behavior, and em...

Following last week's podcast about exercise and pregnancy, Dr. Buzz Pruitt joins us for a frank discussion about sex education.  This topic has become politicized in some segments of our society, so it's great to hear a clear, reasonable voice regarding sex education.  Dr. Pruitt doesn't shy away from any of the contentious issues and we think you'll be well-informed by this chat. LISTEN NOW! 

Read the weekly text article "Age is Just a Number: Exercise is Key for Successful Aging" by Meredith Luttrell. "As we get older, a vibrant quality of life enables us to keep doing the things we enjoy and that bring meaning to our lives. Exercise is important for health, but it is also one of the best ways to stay energetic and independent with age."

Read the weekly text article "Can School Nurses be Opinion Leaders for the HPV Vaccine?" by Brittany Rosen. "With the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine receiving much media attention in past years, there is talk about who should get the vaccine and what it prevents."

Check out this week's text article about the "Six “Sexy” Lesson Plan Examined with the HECAT Guidelines," by Brittany Rosen. "What guidelines help create an effective health education lesson plan impacting students’ behaviors? My study examined the content of six sexual health lesson plans, found online at the Advocates for Youth website."