Students in Breanne Carlson’s KIP 1500 Foundations of Kinesiology and KIP 4350 Motor Development courses recently participated in Houghton Elementary’s Wellness Night, engaging local youth and families in interactive movement-based activities, promoting the use of both fine and gross motor skills. The event provided an opportunity to apply classroom concepts in a real-world setting while promoting health, fitness, and wellness education within the community.
“I loved seeing how excited the kids were to move and try new skills. It was a powerful reminder that what we learn in class directly translates into meaningful community impact. I found it especially interesting to observe how children of different ages and ability levels approached various fine and gross motor tasks and to connect those observations back to our classroom content. I also really enjoyed integrating the educational component at the end, which allowed us to connect theory to practice in real time!” – Jayden Calhoun (KIP 4350 Motor Development Student)