Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport

Homeschool children and youth in the Bowling Green community are benefiting from a unique opportunity at Western Kentucky University (WKU) to enhance their physical and health education. Aimed at children aged 2 to 17, these weekly programs offer a diverse range of activities tailored to different age groups.

Under the guidance of WKU faculty, Drs. Jean Chen, D’Lee Babb, and Stephanie Jernigan, the programs are designed to foster the development of motor skills in younger participants and deepen the understanding of nutrition and fitness in older children. With four distinct programs – PreK Movement Education (PKM), Early Childhood Movement Education (ECM), Physical Education (PE), and Health Education (HE) – children engage in age-appropriate activities that promote holistic development.

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 https://www.wku.edu/news/articles/index.php?view=article&articleid=11893