“As trends change in the general population, they change in the high school. There is a push for aerobics and fitness. We keep up with the latest and try to incorporate it into our curriculum.” – Molly Brodhay, chairman, physical education department, Cary-Grove Community High School, Cary
“When kids learn these activities and get involved, it keeps them off the streets and away from watching television.” – Lorene Marcinek, recreation supervisor, McHenry Parks and Recreation Department
“Kids are not that active. They are terribly out of shape. They go to school, then come home and play Nintendo.” – Larry Espinoza, director of educational services, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Chicago
“There was an interest in fitness and it leveled off; now it seems to be coming back.” – Al Kamradt, department chairman for physical education and health, Barrington High School
