<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PKA Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHIT KIDS ACADEMY]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/community</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:36:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Kids Aren’t Just Inactive—They’re Psychologically Disengaged From Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child who has never learned to enjoy physical activity doesn't see a playground and feel excitement. They see something unfamiliar, something they're not good at, something that exposes them. The crisis facing American children isn't simply that they sit too much. It's that millions of them are psychologically disengaged from movement itself, having never built the identity, skills, or internal motivation that make activity feel natural. Ninety percent of U.S. children are not meeting CDC...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/why-kids-aren-t-just-inactive-they-re-psychologically-disengaged-from-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d61</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_bd628fbcf0b94a4e80d306e032dcf392~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_770,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movement-Based Learning And Its Effect On Brain Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, education has focused primarily on seated learning - desks, textbooks, and quiet classrooms. But modern neuroscience is revealing something powerful: the brain learns better when the body moves . That idea sits at the core of movement-based learning , an educational approach that integrates physical activity into lessons and daily learning experiences. Instead of separating physical education from academics, movement becomes part of the learning process itself. Researchers,...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/movement-based-learning-and-its-effect-on-brain-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d60</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:54:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_ec17d4bb1da442229f06b65aa92297cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sedentary Lifestyles Are A Mental Health Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern life makes it easy to sit. We work at desks. We commute in cars, and we unwind in front of screens. As a result, movement, once built into everyday survival, has slowly disappeared from our routines. Now, everyone is aware of the fact that the lack of movement contributes to the decline in physical health. But few know that sedentary lifestyles are a mental health risk, too, making this not only a fitness issue anymore, but a growing public health challenge, one that greatly impacts...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/why-sedentary-lifestyles-are-a-mental-health-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d86</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5589c_d1061bd284d1424ba4e014f6c124ae15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_729,h_521,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Movement in Childhood Shapes Mental Health Outcomes for Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parallel with the US, and much of the globe, being shaken by what many would call an   inactivity pandemic , some voices are emphasizing that movement in childhood greatly affects mental health later in life. The statement sounds somewhat ordinary, yet it carries weight and a slight hint of urgency. Early motion is what sparks brain wiring and tunes stress responses. In childhood, play becomes a rehearsal for courage. The young body sends signals to the young mind; those signals can affect...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/how-movement-in-childhood-shapes-mental-health-outcomes-for-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d85</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:15:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_99ac7678e73045cea0923f5c33889abf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lifetime Sports Learned Early in School Can Build Confidence And Prevent Future Dropouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Physical activity helps young students grow strong in mind and body. They gain new skills through movement and start believing in their potential. As a matter of fact, sports support mental health through better focus and reduced stress. Active students laugh more, feel better, and enjoy school in a stronger way. Their early wins shape future engagement in fitness and school activities. Confidence rises because they see progress with practice. Above all, participation brings pride and...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/how-lifetime-sports-learned-early-in-school-can-build-confidence-and-prevent-future-dropouts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d84</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:22:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_e59f1d0436ad4b97a3e83a8787acf471~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_468,h_312,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Racquet Sports Build Confidence and Resilience in Youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first hit rarely lands clean. The ball glances off the frame, the sound too sharp, the bounce too slow. But there is movement, and in that movement something begins. Racquet sports, at their simplest, ask a child to try again, to find rhythm where there was none,to meet effort with control. Through that slow pattern of failure and adjustment, racquet sports build confidence and resilience long before young athletes notice it happening. Confidence does not appear all at once. It gathers in...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/how-racquet-sports-build-confidence-and-resilience-in-youth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7da8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:43:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_9302877bd2d944ca9b306190a72b7631~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Parents Can Build Active Routines That Replace Screen Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many parents struggle to reduce screen time without daily battles. A practical solution is to build active routines that replace screen time with fun, shared movement. Active habits improve focus, health, and family connection while easing reliance on screens. Children thrive when activity becomes part of their normal day. With a few creative changes, parents can turn passive screen moments into lively opportunities for movement, play, and real connection. Why Regular Physical Activity Is...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/how-parents-can-build-active-routines-that-replace-screen-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d83</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:42:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_55ded1f421534e84a585e582866293d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_770,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis, Pickleball, Golf: Which Sport Helps Kids Build Mental Strength?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis is one of the most popular non-team sports among children. What’s the very first association most people have with sports? Most...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/tennis-pickleball-golf-which-sport-helps-kids-build-mental-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7da7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:43:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_e44d230b69ef425d92960bddb589821a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoring Health &#38; Fitness for America's Youth starts in Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHIT America is recognized as the leading non-profit organization working to promote physical activity in schools across the U.S.   Learn...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/fact-sheet-president-s-council-on-sports-fitness-and-nutrition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d5f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:30:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_159899737c9847af9eac83e5daaf0204~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_658,h_336,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling Screen Dependency with Team Sports and Active Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tackling screen dependency with team sports and active play is now more important than ever for families with young kids. With hours...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/tackling-screen-dependency-with-team-sports-and-active-play</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7da6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_d98983bf462e4afc8fe387983615dbac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_770,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combating Childhood Screen Fatigue With Movement Breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a time when we’re dealing with an Inactivity Pandemic , when even adults scroll and lose minutes inside pixels they don’t remember...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/combating-childhood-screen-fatigue-with-movement-breaks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d82</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:24:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_193da98b87474b7497a7b62024e71048~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_925,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of School-Based Fitness Programs in Reducing Childhood Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Childhood depression rates are rising, with more young people struggling with emotional and mental challenges. This growing concern...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/the-importance-of-school-based-fitness-programs-in-reducing-childhood-depression</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7da5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 01:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_adab36d355864746b31551f5a754d263~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise-Induced Endorphins and Their Role in Child Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a chemistry coursing through us, something primal, fundamental, a script older than our language. Endorphins – those...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/exercise-induced-endorphins-and-their-role-in-child-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7da4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:36:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_c3055e91be7a48f58e73be7ea1b2a232~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_561,h_309,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the new Brownsville Healthy Kids Campaign Rep for PHIT America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr. Jose Luis (JL) Martinez has joined PHIT America as the local PHIT America Brownsville Healthy Kids Representative. JL will work with...]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/meet-the-new-brownsville-healthy-kids-campaign-rep-for-phit-america</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7da3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:22:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_e23c30c295fb419289027a55736b6458~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_405,h_319,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Help Kids Overcome Resistance to Try Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting kids to give sports a shot can sometimes feel like a tough challenge, especially when they hold back due to hesitation or fear....]]></description><link>https://www.phitkidsacademy.org/post/how-to-help-kids-overcome-resistance-to-try-sports</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cc37bbf53cd1fa1b7d5e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:32:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8267c0_c72dc6886c1c41d69ca6339c0b915751~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_415,h_276,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jolyn de Boer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Fitness and Its Positive Effects on Anxiety Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo:  Physical fitness and its positive effects on anxiety are important for kids and their well-being. 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