Hosted by Rebecca Hasson, PhD, Associate Professor of Movement Science (U-M School of Kinesiology) and Nutritional Sciences (U-M School of Public Health); Director of Interrupting Prolonged sitting with ACTivity (InPACT)
Children do not currently have access to the same physical activity opportunities as they did prior to COVID-19. Many sports and physical education classes have been canceled, and Michigan gyms have not yet reopened. These panel discussions will examine these issues and strategies for promoting youth physical activity during COVID-19 and beyond.
Join us for a conversation and Q&A with:
Panel 1: Past and Present Challenges and Approaches
Speakers:
Earl Cureton, Ambassador of the Community, Detroit Pistons
Ryan Davis, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, University Musical Society and mother of four children, ages 6-14
Leslie Godfrey, Elementary Physical Education Teacher and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Hudson Area Schools
Matt Matthews, Program Director, Playworks
Panel 2: Creating a New Normal and Plans Moving Forward
Speakers:
Scott Martin, Michigan Department of Education Consultant, Health and Physical Education and Family Engagement
Pamela Pugh, Michigan State Board of Education, Vice President
Amy Wassman, Whole Child Program Director at Saginaw Intermediate School District; Past President of Michigan School Health Coordinators Association (MiSHCA)
Karen Weaver, Former Mayor of Flint; Executive Director of the Karen Williams Weaver Foundation; Clinical Psychologist
