Generation XL RSS feed for KCPT programming.http://cove.kcpt.orgen-ushttp://cove.kcpt.orgWed, 16 May 2012 23:46:40 -0400Wed, 16 May 2012 23:46:40 -0400http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581246473/This episode takes a look at how schools across the metro are addressing the difficulties of increasing students' physical activity. This show and companion program guide includes featured segments on: A Rationale for Physical Activity at School; Going Green; Physical Education--Moving More of the Time; Getting More Out of Recess; Movement in the Classroom; and Before- and After-School Activities.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581246473/10/01/2010How schools are addressing the difficulties of increasing students' physical activity.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthSportsSportsEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1154572905/Making the mind-body connection is the goal of The Active Brain, a documentary that looks at the benefits for children engaging in daily physical education in school, and how through this class they are providing the brain the necessary connections it needs to be prepared to learn.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1154572905/10/01/2010A documentary that looks at the benefits for children engaging in daily P.E.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHealthHealthBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581971489/Nick Haines takes viewers calls in this pre-recorded Generation XL special featuring in-studio guests from the worlds of health, education and politics. Callers and panel members discuss ideas for reducing the growing waistlines of our school age kids.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581971489/10/01/2010Ideas for reducing the growing waistlines of our school age kids.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1582012401/Much of the responsibility for addressing childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles has been placed on our schools. But kids spend only one-third of each weekday in school, and the majority of their time is spent elsewhere. Tune in as host Nick Haines and his panel discuss how much responsibility businesses, parents, churches and housing developers should accept to help fix the problem.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1582012401/10/01/2010How communities can address the childhood obesity problem.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1587978734/KCPT continues its year-long look at the childhood obesity problem by hosting a town hall meeting with those most affected...kids! Find out what area youth have to say about the biggest health problem their generation faces, and the marketing campaigns and other government programs designed to curb what they eat.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1587978734/10/01/2010What area youth have to say about the biggest health problem their generation faces.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1587693269/Host Nick Haines and his panel examine the obstacles and challenges facing schools in their battle against sedentary lifestyles and look at examples from area school districts that are reinventing physical education and increasing physical activity for students.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1587693269/10/01/2010Examples from area school districts that are reinventing physical education.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthSportsSportsEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581074378/Vending machines have become a lucrative source of revenue for school districts and a symbol of the childhood obesity epidemic. In this installment of Generation XL, host Nick Haines takes a look at the money area school districts receive from large beverage and snack companies, and the efforts being made by some schools to eliminate soda, candy bars and chips from their vending machines.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581074378/10/01/2010A look at efforts being made to eliminate soda, candy and chips from vending machinesHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581124694/School food service programs, once part of school budgets, now must often be completely self-supporting, covering the costs of food, labor, and other expenses, such as equipment and utilities. In this episode of Generation XL, host Nick Haines brings together food service directors, legislators, educators, lobbyists and health experts to explore the challenges facing school cafeterias.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1581124694/10/01/2010A look at the obstacles and challenges facing school cafeterias.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1592062515/The American Dietetics Association National Conference poster and video provide an overview of this "Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Pre-Kindergarten Children at Head Start Programs." The purpose of this program was to conduct a 9-month evaluation of a targeted minimal intervention program to decrease the risk of obesity by increasing physical activity, and offering healthier snacks.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1592062515/10/01/2010Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Pre-Kindergarten Children at Head Start ProgramsHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthEpisodehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1591413583/This training manual and DVD were created to help pre-kindergarten classroom teachers integrate learning and physical activity through movement exploration. Included are an introduction to movement exploration, samples of basic and intermediate movement problems, and tips for preparing the environment and presenting movement problems that result in physical activity.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1591413583/10/01/2010A training manual to help teachers integrate learning and physical activity.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationHealthHealthEpisode