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OTHER RESOURCES
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Max's Magical Delivery: Fit for Kids
Parents
with children 5 - 9 years in the home can utilize this interactive DVD
for families. DVD activities include a parental segment that
illustrates “small, achievable steps” which parents can utilize to model
and encourage healthy habits. Childhood Obesity: Combating the Epidemic (for clinicians)
This DVD
provides an update on obesity, prevention, screening, counseling, and
treatment modalities. Tools provided on the DVD include Body Mass Index
(BMI) measurement for children and tips for changing behaviors in
pediatric patients. CEU credit is available. These DVDs can be ordered
free of charge.
Click
here for details.
This report provides current information on the status of physical education in each of the states and the District of Columbia. Advocates can use this information in presentations, letters, and other means of communication with federal and state policymakers, the media, and the general public as part of the basis for expanding and improving physical education. To view the full document, click on the following link.
Centers for Disease Control National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Browse Healthy Youth! The website provides simple and inspiring informational brochures that relate to the health of our children and adolescents. Three brochures, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, are targeted toward parents, teachers, and principals.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)
This tool
was developed to help school districts conduct a clear, complete, and
consistent analysis of written physical education curricula, based upon
national physical education standards. The PECAT is customizable to
include local standards. The results from the analysis can help school
districts enhance
The American Association for the Child’s
Right to Play
(IPA/USA)
The IPA
strives to protect, preserve, and promote play as a fundamental right of
all humans. This site provides information on getting involved and
promoting recess
at your child's school, reading up on the latest recess research, and
becoming a recess advocate. Age specific Appropriate Practices booklets are provided by NASPE to assist each school community in learning how to provide safe and appropriate physical activity practices to all grade levels.
This
publication reflects current trends for K – 12 physical education
standards within a quality physical education program. |
