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[[File:Len Saunders.jpg|thumb|Author, Len Saunders]]'''Len Saunders''' is a [[physical education]] teacher and childhood physical fitness advocate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/08/nyregion/our-towns-getting-in-shape-for-russian-test-in-body-building.html|title=Our Towns Getting In Shape for Russian Test in Body Building|author=Michael Winerip|publisher=The New York Times|date=8 March 1988|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> He is known for creating [[Project ACES]], a day in which children around the world [[exercise]] simultaneously on the first day of May. He created a new program called PACES Day, which motivates parents and children to exercise together over the weekends.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/Wave_of_exercise_ripples_across_US.html |title=Wave of exercise ripples across U.S.|author=Lisa Kintish|publisher=Neighbor News (Montiville Edition) North Jersey|date=7 October 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> In 2009, Len created a new program called Exercise US (United States), which motivated children in the United States to exercise for 10 continuous hours, starting on the east coast of the US, ending 10 hours later on the west coast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2009/09/30/schools-nationwide-to-exercise-continuously-for-10-hours.html|title=Schools Nationwide To Exercise Continuously For 10 Hours|author= Zach Miners|publisher=US News & World Report|date=30 September 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Saunders is also the author of 5 books, all on the topic of children's health and fitness. His most recent book came out in May 2010 called ''Keeping Kids Fit''. Saunders currently works as a P.E. teacher at Valley View Elementary School in [[Montville, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/08/nyregion/video-olympics-test-fitness-of-the-young.html|title= Video Olympics Test Fitness of The Young|author=Ian O'Connor|publisher=The New York Times|date=8 January 1989|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Valley View was the first school to participate in [[Project ACES]]]. Day and continues to participate every year. He served as a consultant to The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports. Most recently, he became an [[American Heart Association]] expert spokesperson on the issue of [[childhood obesity]] and childhood fitness.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/children_around_world_exercise.html|title=Children Around World Exercise|author=Newark Star Ledger|publisher=NJ.com The Associated Press|date=6 May 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> |
[[File:Len Saunders.jpg|thumb|Author, Len Saunders]]'''Len Saunders''' is a [[physical education]] teacher and childhood physical fitness advocate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/08/nyregion/our-towns-getting-in-shape-for-russian-test-in-body-building.html|title=Our Towns Getting In Shape for Russian Test in Body Building|author=Michael Winerip|publisher=The New York Times|date=8 March 1988|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> He is known for creating [[Project ACES]], a day in which children around the world [[exercise]] simultaneously on the first day of May. He created a new program called PACES Day, which motivates parents and children to exercise together over the weekends.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/Wave_of_exercise_ripples_across_US.html |title=Wave of exercise ripples across U.S.|author=Lisa Kintish|publisher=Neighbor News (Montiville Edition) North Jersey|date=7 October 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> In 2009, Len created a new program called Exercise US (United States), which motivated children in the United States to exercise for 10 continuous hours, starting on the east coast of the US, ending 10 hours later on the west coast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2009/09/30/schools-nationwide-to-exercise-continuously-for-10-hours.html|title=Schools Nationwide To Exercise Continuously For 10 Hours|author= Zach Miners|publisher=US News & World Report|date=30 September 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Saunders is also the author of 5 books, all on the topic of children's health and fitness. His most recent book came out in May 2010 called ''Keeping Kids Fit''. Saunders currently works as a P.E. teacher at Valley View Elementary School in [[Montville, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/08/nyregion/video-olympics-test-fitness-of-the-young.html|title= Video Olympics Test Fitness of The Young|author=Ian O'Connor|publisher=The New York Times|date=8 January 1989|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> Valley View was the first school to participate in [[Project ACES]]]. Day and continues to participate every year. He served as a consultant to The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports. Most recently, he became an [[American Heart Association]] expert spokesperson on the issue of [[childhood obesity]] and childhood fitness.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/children_around_world_exercise.html|title=Children Around World Exercise|author=Newark Star Ledger|publisher=NJ.com The Associated Press|date=6 May 2009|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> |
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==Sample Authored Articles / Books== |
==Sample Authored Articles / Books== |
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Len Saunders is a regular contributor to online publications, including [[U.S. News]] and World Report |
Len Saunders is a regular contributor to online publications, including [[U.S. News]] and World Report, [[Fox News]], PBS Parents and [[Yahoo Shine]] [[Healthy Living]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2012/10/23/understanding-childhood-obesity|title=Understanding Childhood Obesity|publisher=US News & World Report|date=23 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/09/healthy-back-to-school-snacks-for-kids|title=Healthy Back To School Snacks For Kids|publisher=Fox News|date=9 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/family-fitness|title=Encouraging Family Fitness & Healthy Habits|publisher=PBS News|date=15 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/dieting-vs-making-changes-171200123.html|title= Dieting Vs Making Changes|publisher=Yahoo Shine Healthy Living|date=2 October 2012|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:11, 10 November 2016
Len Saunders is a physical education teacher and childhood physical fitness advocate.[1] He is known for creating Project ACES, a day in which children around the world exercise simultaneously on the first day of May. He created a new program called PACES Day, which motivates parents and children to exercise together over the weekends.[2] In 2009, Len created a new program called Exercise US (United States), which motivated children in the United States to exercise for 10 continuous hours, starting on the east coast of the US, ending 10 hours later on the west coast.[3] Saunders is also the author of 5 books, all on the topic of children's health and fitness. His most recent book came out in May 2010 called Keeping Kids Fit. Saunders currently works as a P.E. teacher at Valley View Elementary School in Montville, New Jersey.[4] Valley View was the first school to participate in Project ACES]. Day and continues to participate every year. He served as a consultant to The President's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports. Most recently, he became an American Heart Association expert spokesperson on the issue of childhood obesity and childhood fitness.[5]
Sample Authored Articles / Books
Len Saunders is a regular contributor to online publications, including U.S. News and World Report, Fox News, PBS Parents and Yahoo Shine Healthy Living.[6][7][8][9]
References
- ^ Michael Winerip (8 March 1988). "Our Towns Getting In Shape for Russian Test in Body Building". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Lisa Kintish (7 October 2009). "Wave of exercise ripples across U.S." Neighbor News (Montiville Edition) North Jersey. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Zach Miners (30 September 2009). "Schools Nationwide To Exercise Continuously For 10 Hours". US News & World Report. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Ian O'Connor (8 January 1989). "Video Olympics Test Fitness of The Young". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Newark Star Ledger (6 May 2009). "Children Around World Exercise". NJ.com The Associated Press. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Understanding Childhood Obesity". US News & World Report. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Healthy Back To School Snacks For Kids". Fox News. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Encouraging Family Fitness & Healthy Habits". PBS News. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Dieting Vs Making Changes". Yahoo Shine Healthy Living. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.