Physical Activity
Tools and Resources for Group Education
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- Populations
Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Hispanic/Latino
Caminemos!
http://cami.med.ucla.edu/modules/wfchannel/
Caminemos is a bilingual physical activity program for older Latinos/Hispanic adults. Classes are offered in Spanish and English in the greater Los Angeles area.Age
Children and Adolescents
ILSI Center for Health Promotion 'TAKE 10!®'
http://www.take10.net/whatistake10.asp?page=new
TAKE 10!® is a classroom-based physical activity program for kindergarten to fifth grade students, containing a curriculum tool created by teachers for teachers and students.American Heart Association 'Jump Rope for Heart'
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Educator/Educator_UCM_001113_SubHomePage.jsp
Jump Rope for Heart is a website that enables schools to carry out a fundraising jump rope program. Children learn the importance of being physically active while at the same time, raising money for heart disease and stroke.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 'BAM! Body and Mind Teacher’s Corner'
http://www.bam.gov/teachers/index.htm
The CDC created BAM! Body and Mind for kids 9-13 years old to provide them with interactive, educational, and fun activities to promote physical activity.Action for Healthy Kids
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/
The AFHK website represents a nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools.Project ACES
http://www.lensaunders.com/aces/aces.html
Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) aims to educate children about the importance of lifelong fitness. Each May, millions of school children all over the globe exercise simultaneously in a symbolic gesture of fitness and unity.CANFIT – California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program
http://www.canfit.org/fitness.html
California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFIT) includes resources for children to increase physical activity. There is also a list of educational materials for use in classrooms.SPARK
http://www.sparkpe.org/
The SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids) Programs represents a collection of research-based physical activity/nutrition programs for elementary school aged children.Nick – Let’s Just Play
http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/public_games2.jhtml
The Nickelodeon Let’s Just Play site gives ideas on fun games for kids to play to increase the amount of physical activity they receive each day.TV-Turnoff Network
http://www.tvturnoff.org/
TV-Turnoff Network is a national nonprofit organization that encourages children and adults to watch less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities.Older Adults
EnhanceFitness
http://www.projectenhance.org/index.html
EnhanceFitness is a community physical activity program for older adults taught by certified fitness instructors, and modified for individuals with disabilities.Caminemos!
http://cami.med.ucla.edu/modules/wfchannel/
Caminemos is a bilingual physical activity program for older Latinos/Hispanic adults. Classes are offered in Spanish and English in the greater Los Angeles area.Disabilities
EnhanceFitness
http://www.projectenhance.org/index.html
EnhanceFitness is a community physical activity program for older adults taught by certified fitness instructors, and modified for individuals with disabilities.
- Settings
Home-based
TV-Turnoff Network
http://www.tvturnoff.org/
TV-Turnoff Network is a national nonprofit organization that encourages children and adults to watch less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities.Health care-based
Preparing and Implementing a Training Workshop for Staff Members Initiating a Fitness Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Living in Group Homes
http://www.healthyvirginians.virginia.gov/Resources/HV-ConferenceMats/Special%20Pops%20Track_Ward.ppt#283,31,Resources
This is a Powerpoint presentation that explains initiation of a physical activity program for persons with disabilities in group homes.School-based
PE Central
http://www.pecentral.org/
PE Central is a website for health and physical education teachers to use to create developmentally appropriate physical education programs for youth.The President’s Challenge
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/
The President's Challenge offers two programs for educators: the Physical Fitness and Health Fitness programs. Educators can register their schools for these programs on the website.CANFIT – California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program
http://www.canfit.org/fitness.html
California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFIT) includes resources for children to increase physical activity. There is also a list of educational materials for use in classrooms.SPARK
http://www.sparkpe.org/
The SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids) Programs represents a collection of research-based physical activity/nutrition programs for elementary school aged children.
ILSI Center for Health Promotion 'TAKE 10!®'
http://www.take10.net/whatistake10.asp?page=new
TAKE 10!® is a classroom-based physical activity program for kindergarten to fifth grade students, containing a curriculum tool created by teachers for teachers and students.American Heart Association 'Jump Rope for Heart'
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Educator/Educator_UCM_001113_SubHomePage.jsp
Jump Rope for Heart is a website that enables schools to carry out a fundraising jump rope program. Children learn the importance of being physically active while at the same time, raising money for heart disease and stroke.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 'BAM! Body and Mind Teacher’s Corner'
http://www.bam.gov/teachers/index.htm
The CDC created BAM! Body and Mind for kids 9-13 years old to provide them with interactive, educational, and fun activities to promote physical activity.Action for Healthy Kids
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/
The AFHK website represents a successful nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools.PBS Teachers
http://www.pbs.org/teachers
Teacher lesson plans in Health and Fitness by grade levels. - Implementation
Food, Fun & Fitness: A Community Action Toolkit
http://www.acfn.org/resources/ACFN.Toolkit.FINAL.pdf
A Community Action Toolkit from the American Council For Fitness & Nutrition. The toolkit provides information for planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating the effectiveness of wellness programs.TV-Turnoff Network
http://www.tvturnoff.org/
TV-Turnoff Network is a national nonprofit organization that encourages children and adults to watch less television in order to promote healthier lives and communities.PE4Life
http://www.pe4life.org/
The PE4Life site contains several beneficial resources for parents, educators and communities interested in promoting physical activity in all ages. - Other Tools/Resources
Nick – Let’s Just Play Games
http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/public_games2.jhtml
The Nickelodeon Let’s Just Play site gives ideas on fun games for kids to play to increase the amount of physical activity they receive each day.ILSI Center for Health Promotion 'TAKE 10!®'
http://www.take10.net/whatistake10.asp?page=new
TAKE 10!® is a classroom-based physical activity program for kindergarten to fifth grade students, containing a curriculum tool created by teachers for teachers and students.SPARK
http://www.sparkpe.org/
The SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids) Programs represents a collection of research-based physical activity/nutrition programs for elementary school aged children.
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