My guest today is Christina Collins. Christina is the founder, owner, and franchisor of NeverStopMoving365, an organization dedicated to providing physical education beyond the school day to help combat sedentary lifestyles and childhood obesity. She holds a Master’s in Sport Science from the United States Sports Academy and has over a dozen years of experience as a full-time health and physical education teacher.

In addition to her work in PE, Christina has completed more than 60 graduate credits in the Psychology of Behavior Change and Growth Mindset and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, focusing on the joy of movement in children as a pathway to developing physically literate individuals. She also teaches in the Master of Arts in Teaching PE and Sport Pedagogy program at Manhattanville University.

Outside of her professional work, Christina is an ultra-endurance athlete powered by a plant-based diet, a proud mother of two boy, and the wife of a firefighter. She brings passion and energy to everything she does, including her work as a keynote speaker. 

In this episode, we discuss what future professionals are learning at the college level, including how to intentionally plan for transitions, strategies for getting students to freeze when in the possession of equipment, the impact of standards-based social skills on students, how to advocate for your PE program, how to address student behavior that breaks a class rule, the benefits of instant activities, strategies for reflecting on your practice, and other topics … 

Email: [email protected]

IG: neverstopmoving.365

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