Primary schools need dedicated PE teachers to get kids active - Atkins

A Wexford based sport and fitness teacher says she agrees with Taoiseach Michael Martin when it comes to the issue of physical education in schools.

The Taoiseach believes there is a case for primary schools to have a dedicated PE teacher to help in the fight against childhood obesity Shelly Atkins also studied mental Health Science and has been a regular contributor on Morning Mix with her exercise routine during lockdown. She says children need to be more active in a fun way both at home and in school: [audio wav="https://www.southeastradio.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shelly.wav"][/audio] For all of these stories and more, visit our website southeastradio.ie or follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram.