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.

1. Neil Dembeck Physical Education Teacher
Fights Against Obesity

2. “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.

3. 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.

4. 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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