Learning Readiness Physical Education (LRPE) is an innovative and research-based program takes place in the gym before school and is designed with student fitness and academic goals in mind. Staff members lead a group of students through structured movement activities and provide opportunities for students to enhance their social skills.

Research shows that when students elevate their heart rate to 60-90% of their max heart rate for 20 minutes or more their brain produces three chemicals that make them more academically alert (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine). Providing students with this opportunity before school sets them up for success for the school day. 

Students in LRPE wear a heart rate monitor watch daily during the class to help monitor their own heart rate and safely reach the appropriate heart rate zone specifically for them. Data collected helps staff plan, assess and make decisions specific student and program needs. 

This program started with a very small group of students and has now expanded to include additional students because of the great benefits we are seeing through this unique opportunity.