Neil dembeck physical education teacher, fights against obesity

Neil Dembeck Physical Education TeacherFights Against Obesity

“Mens sana in corpore sano,” is one of the great concepts which has been handed down to our day and age from our classical past. And what is truly astonishing is how recent scientific research has uncovered a decisive link between, “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” Scientists now see a definite correlation between those who fail to exercise and psychological illnesses such as Alzheimer's Syndrome and depression. Added to this is the virtual epidemic of obesity across the United States, affecting children in what should be their prime of life. That the consequences of being overweight leads to impaired cognitive reasoning is now well-known, and provides another reason – apart from the very serious physical health problems which the obese are almost certain to suffer – to start taking an interest in keeping fit.

Neil Dembeck's interest in the fight against childhood obesity primarily stems from running a Child Obesity Program for five years in Maryland, Baltimore. Naturally, he is delighted that schools are placing an increased attention on the problems of obesity and physical education, and hopes that his own work in the classroom will have a positive effect in ensuring that children – obese or not – take more exercise.

Neil Dembeck, physical education teacher at Baltimore County, has always been a staunch believer in the role that physical fitness plays in the cultivation of young minds. In his three years as a physical education teacher, Neil Dembeck has tried to change the dynamic and purpose of the physical education ''classroom''. He completely understands the importance of encouraging young people to problem solve whilst taking part in sports and exercise, and has devised a number of exciting and innovative activities for children to participate in during his classes - regardless whether or not they have an interest in Physical Education in itself.

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