The Intentional Parent - Physical Education: What We Learn in PE Class (Matt Janucz)

EPISODE SYNOPSIS
This week on TIP Greg and Tina focus on the importance of establishing good fitness and nutrition habits. They are joined by guest Matt Janusz, program director and general manager at CATZ performance sports in Pasadena. After reviewing a few recent videos from the web, Greg, Tina and Matt explore the benefit of emphasizing the importance of an active lifestyle starting at a young age. Greg and Tina also share this week's recommendations for web apps and online resources for parents.

GUEST BIO
Matt Junusz is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He enjoys working in the area of youth development and looks to continue helping kids learn life lessons through sport and live healthy lifestyles. Matt was raised in Littleton, CO and graduated from Dakota Ridge High School, where he participated on the soccer, track and football teams. Matt graduated from Stanford University with a BA and MA in Psychology. While attending Stanford, Matt played on the nationally ranked soccer team that reached back-to-back NCAA Final Fours.

ADDITIONAL LINKS, ETC.
Dr. Tina Bryson's website and book:
tinabryson.com/
wholebrainchild.com/
Guest Websites:
www.catzsports.com
www.youtube.com/user/catzpasadena?feature=mhee
Videos from the web segment:
www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/ron_savage/%22kicking-queen%22-hits-31-yard-field-goal
www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/05/fed-up-with-lunch-blogger_n_996972.html
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2047420/Childrens-football-league-lists-scores-1-0-1-1-avoid-humiliation.html
Other websites/app recommendations:
choosemyplate.gov
www.healthykids.org
presidentialchallenge.org
sportparentsupport.com/
Apps:
My Fitness Pal
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Carb Counting With Lenny
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/carb-counting-with-lenny/id383324474?mt=8
Kids Check Up
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/medical/checkups.html

EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 Introduction- Matt Janusz from CATZ
02:00 CURRENT TOPICS/ VIDEOS FROM THE WEB
02:00 VIDEO CLIP 1 Pregnant woman runs Chicago Marathon then gives birth
03:50 (Tina, Greg and Matt discuss the video)
07:00 VIDEO CLIP 2 Homecoming Queen Kicks Field Goal
08:20 (Group discuss video, females in sports etc)
12:25 Debate of nutrition in schools...How bad is it?
12:59 VIDEO CLIP 3 "Mrs. Q, Ate and blogged about School Lunches for a year"
14:00 Discussion of video topic.
23:12 QUESTION FROM THE WEB: Michelle "What activities can I do at home with my 2 year old toddler?"
25:34 CATZ sports (where Matt is the program director) stands for Competitive Athlete Training Zone.
27:21 How do you start?
27:43 CLIP ONE video of engaging students and getting the mind focused
30:30 CLIP TWO: Obstacle course
33:00 How do you help people see that and learn that to be more motivated?
34:00 Can you define how often you need to work out and for how long?
35:40 So what is good? What do you suggest in terms of the amount of fitness?
36:36 Why isn't flexibility and strength emphasized like it used to be (president's challenge)?
39:50 What about the idea that mistakes are part of it?
40:37 QUESTION FROM THE WEB: Is playing Wii considered exercise?
42:12 How important is it for parents to engage?
43:15 Combine football training.
44:30 At elite levels of training, does it mean they can play the game well?
45:20 CLIP THREE (off season training video).
47:40 How much training do they need to see results ?
48:18 What about the idea of overdoing it? Parents pushing too much?
49:40 Do you offer a plan to help manage that?
50:56 How do you help parents prioritize?
59:00 ONLINE WEBSITES AND RESOURCES
61:30 APPS for iPhone/iPad for nutrition/health
67:18 wrap up