Physical Activity - Recess and Sports
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Consultants and advisors are available for you.The Missouri Healthy Schools team includes experienced professionals who are available to answer your questions, provide training, and support your decision-making. Your consultants for Physical Activity are:
Contact Project Manager Anna Trainer, MPH with general inquiries. |
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How teachers can get students moving while learning >> Main topics: Integrating activity and movement into classroom lessons have been shown to support students' physical health and learning outcomes. This article highlights ways to get students moving while learning, including an activity in which science teacher and instructional coach JaShan Wilson asks students to use their bodies to "act like solids, liquids or gases." >> Full story at Edutopia Provided 10.13.21 ---- CPSTF Recommends Classroom-based Physical Activity Interventions
>> Main topics: The Community Prevention Services Task Force recommends two classroom based physical activity interventions to increase physical activity: physical activity breaks and physically active lessons. A team of specialists in systematic review methods and physical activity research, practice and policy selected and reviewed two published reviews. Read the articles below for more information >> HHS 2018 >> Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Provided 8.20.21 ---- Online Learning Institute: Supporting Young People through Movement and Play Beyond the School Day
>> Main topics: In order to help young people reach 60 minutes of daily physical activity, school health leaders should take advantage of every opportunity to infuse movement into all parts of the day. While physical education, recess, and physical activity in the classroom are all excellent ways to increase physical activity minutes, opportunities for physical activity extend well beyond the typical school day. Physical activity before and after school reinforces and extends the lessons learned during PE, gives young people the chance to try new and fun activities while improving their mental and emotional well-being, and demonstrates the key role community organizations can play in supporting the development of young people. >> Watch video Provided 5.27.21 ---- Energizer Videos
>> Main topics: Are you more of a visual learner? We created a handful of energizer videos using activities found in our Classroom Physical Activity Ideas & Tips resource. Bookmark/subscribe to our YouTube channel for more energizer videos coming this summer. >> Watch video Provided 5.27.21 ---- #MOHealthMedia: One Year Anniversary Episode with Megan Baker and Kristie Spiers
>> Main topics: The broadcast episode features the One-Year Anniversary of SpakerSpot with Coach Megan Baker and Kristie Spiers as Guy Danhoff hosts. The Dynamic Video Content Creators Duo reflect back on their journey creating resources for physical activity and fitness. >> Watch video Provided 5.13.21 ---- 
#MOHealthMedia: Girls on the Run - St. Louis Spotlight >> Main topics: In this episode, host Guy Danhoff catches up with Girls on the Run St. Louis Executive Director Courtney as they discuss the role, impact, and scholarship opportunities for girls who would like to participant. >> Watch video Provided 5.10.21 ---- 
Ready to get more active this week? >> Main topics: Use this planner to set goals, choose activities you want to do, and get tips to help you stay motivated. When you’re done, print your plan to track activity throughout the week. >> Access Activity Planner Provided 5.10.21 ---- Resources, Activity Videos, and Achievement Certificates Now Available for OPEN’s 2nd Annual National Field Day, May 7-June 18
>> Main topics: Active Schools is a proud partner for National Field Day. This event is designed for virtual or safe in-person participation. Visit OPEN National Field Day online headquarters for free access to over 60 events, electronic student certificates, and much more! Provided 5.7.21 ---- 
EnergizED Program >> Main topics: Physical education and physical activity are important to students’ health, well-being, and academic success. Schools can strengthen the connection between school-based physical activity, the social and emotional climate (SEC), and social and emotional learning (SEL). Schools are in a unique position, regardless of learning mode, to help students attain the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Schools can support a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program and reinforce SEL core competencies at the same time. Provided 5.4.21 ---- 
EnergizED Program >> Main topics: Movement and activity—including imaginative play, classroom brain breaks, recess, sports, PE, and more—is absolutely vital for kids’ well-being. Exercise boosts mental health and positive feelings; promotes social engagement and teamwork; and develops strength, flexibility, agility, and heart health. It also stimulates brain activity, allowing for better performance in school. Check out their more of their resources
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