Physical Activity

Related nutrition articles and science:

• Youth Physical Activity (PDF) – the role of schools
• Gym Gone But Not Forgotten? (PDF) – National Poll on Children’s Health
• The State Of Play (PDF) – a survey of principals on school recess
• Is There a Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement? (PDF) – positive results from public schools in the Northeastern US
• The Crucial Role of Recess in Schools (PDF)

Tools to download:

• Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines, K-12 (PDF)
• Energizers (PDF) – Classroom based physical activities
• Developing a School Recess Plan (PDF)
• P.E. Teacher Evaluation Tool (PDF)
• What Constitutes a Quality Physical Education Program? (PDF)
• Recess Before Lunch (PDF) – A Guide for Success
• Walk to School Initiatives (PDF) – Take Steps Towards a Better Way
• Starting a Walking School Bus: The Basics (PDF)
• Just-a-Minute School Program  brings physical activity and health education into the classroom
• Active School Acceleration Project (ASAP)  quality in-school physical activity programs and ideas

Playground Ideas/Improvement Resources

• Kaboom.org – lots of great practical outdoor playground ideas
• FitnessFinders.net – walking club coordinator’s kit, also toe tokens and other incentives
• Peaceful Playgrounds – provides a low-cost avenue for K-8 schools to organize and manage their schoolyards and playgrounds
• Fast Line Striping Systems – all types of playground stencils