American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

San Diego Padres host the Let's Move in School Showcase for Hundreds of Teachers, Students and Convention Attendees at PETCO Park 

With support from the Padres' youth fitness initiative, FriarFit, the Let's Move in School Showcase at PETCO Park modeled what schools can do to increase physical activity before, during and after school. The celebration started with a physical education showcase, featuring students from nine San Diego County schools demonstrating quality physical education. Students from each school demonstrated different physical activities, including a flash mob dance routine, tennis, cultural dances and power circuits.  

Drew Brees, 2009 Super Bowl MVP led "wake-up warm-up" morning announcements, followed by Tracy Austin, former World Number One female professional tennis player with supporting remarks for quality physical education. Annika Sorenstam was unable to attend, celebrating the birth of her son; however her Foundation was represented in providing words of support. The Pad Squad and Swinging Friar joined Dr. Toni Yancey, author of Instant Recess, in leading an Instant Recess baseball activity as an example of classroom routines that improve attention and behavior. Carl Lewis, the only US Track and Field athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals, closed the event by leading an after school game to build running, jumping and throwing skills. Read more