Chapter 11: New Wave of Fitness
Posted May 4, 2017 by Leonard J. Brown III, Timothy Christiansen
Physical education and health teachers use technology and fitness trends to educate students on a variety of new fitness concepts and their benefits. The new approach has seen tremendous results, students are engaged in the lessons and look forward to each unit. Most important, students are excited about establishing and maintaining a lifelong fitness program.
Leonard J. Brown III has taught physical education and health education at New Lebanon Junior/Senior High School for 35 years. A member of the New Lebanon Teachers Association, Brown worked with the NYSUT subject area committee on Health, Physical Education and Family Consumer Science for 13 years.
Timothy Christiansen is a physical education and health education teacher at New Lebanon Junior/Senior High School and a member of the New Lebanon TA. For 17 years, Christiansen has also been a certified instructor and instructor trainer for the American Red Cross.