Kinesiology Professor Partners with Local School for Body Walk Event

Dr. Tammy Schilling, Melvin McCann Endowed Associate Professor in Education in the COE's Department of Kinesiology,  and undergraduate Kinesiology students will bring information about nutrition, biology, and healthy living to more than 550 3rd through 5th grade students in Lincoln Parish. More than 50 of the Louisiana Tech COE Kinesiology students from four classes will be running 11 stations from 8 am to 2pm on January 14. Cypress Springs teachers and students will participate not only in the activities on the 14th, but also have opportunities to use complimentary resources and activities before and after the special event. Students will also leave with a free activity book to share with their parents, explaining many of the concepts learned during the exciting event. As noted by Dr. Schilling, " There's no better way to start off a new year than with a collaborative project focused on health and nutrition that highlights the strong partnerships involving Louisiana Tech, Lincoln Parish, and community organizations!" Coach Jay Seal at Cypress Springs Elementary and partners at the LSU Ag Center have been instrumental in making this educational experience a reality. It will no doubt be an engaging, exciting, and informative experience. To learn more about The Body Walk, you can check out the following link: http://smartbodies.org/smart-bodies/louisiana-bodywalk .