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. |
Downloads, webinars and videosBRAND NEW RESOURCE!
#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 ---- 
BRAND NEW RESOURCE! #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 ---- 
BRAND NEW RESOURCE! 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 ---- BRAND NEW RESOURCE!
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 ---- 
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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 ---- 
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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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Find Your Fierce >> Main topics: The American Heart Association is celebrating April as Move More Month. This year, their focus is on maintaining physical and mental health through physical activity. In this time of physical distancing and work and school from home, the American Heart Association is partnering with Orangetheory Fitness to bring you Fierce 5-Minute Movement breaks to infuse activity into your day! Check out their more of their resources:
---- Delivering Physical Activity Strategies that Work
>> Main topics: Delivering Physical Activity Strategies That Work: Active People, Healthy Nation, published in Journal of Physical Activity and Health, provides guidance on evidence-based strategies to increase physical activity in line with the goals of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campaign, Active People, Healthy NationSM. Although these strategies range from providing places for physical activity to building social support networks and friendships that help people initiate and maintain physical activity, they are all designed to support equitable and inclusive access to physical activity opportunities. Provided 4.29.21 ---- 
Rosedale Bike Rodeo >> Main topics: Youth of all ages are invited to join us for tons of FREE fun on Saturday, May 8. Sign up for one of our sessions and spend an hour practicing your bike handling and safety skills. No need to bring a bike--you can borrow our bikes and take home a FREE new helmet. 3 sessions available:
---- Fit-Tastic! at Home: Groundwork NRG and the Green Team
>> Main topics: For the April Fit-Tastic! Partner Spotlight, we checked in with Brenda Brinkhous-Hatch from Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group (NRG). Brenda is the Green Team Program Coordinator for Groundwork NRG, and she works with young adults 17-21 years to implement green infrastructure projects. These interactive projects help empower youth as leaders in their community and align with research on the importance of increasing rates of physical activity by improving access to neighborhood green spaces. Provided 4.29.21 ---- Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention
>> Main topics: One of the most important things you can do for your health is engage in regular physical activity. Watch our video to learn about how physical activity can impact your risk of chronic disease. Provided 4.21.21 ---- |
Save the date. Upcoming events.Resources for recess
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