Traci Lengel is a health and physical education teacher in the Pocono Mountain School District. With over 16 years of experience, Lengel's knowledge in motor development, lifelong fitness, health education, and curriculum development has contributed to the success of her insightful educational programs. Additionally, Lengel is an adjunct professor of graduate education at Gratz College of Pennsylvania and The College of New Jersey. In conjunction with this position, she is coauthor/designer of two graduate courses with Mike Kuczala. These highly esteemed graduate courses, entitled Wellness: Creating Health and Balance in the Classroom and The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement, have had a profound effect on the personal and professional lives of numerous educators. Known for her innovation, enthusiasm, and work ethic, Lengel devotes a great deal of her time to her personal and professional successes. With her motivational teaching methodology, she presents and facilitates workshops for professional development programs in the areas of wellness, stress management, enhancing student thinking, and teaching and learning through movement. Her ultimate professional challenge is to inspire educators at all levels to incorporate movement into their daily teaching.

Foreword by Jean Blaydes Madigan
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Introduction to Movement With a Purpose
2. The Brain/Body Connection
3. Classroom Management
4. Preparing the Brain
5. Providing Brain Breaks
6. Supporting Exercise and Fitness
7. Developing Class Cohesion
8. Reviewing Content
9. Teaching Content
10. What Matters Most
Resources
References
Index