Physical Activity
“Exercise and Children’s Health” is an article produced
by Physician and Sportsmedicine Online and gives an overview of scientific
studies that show the many benefits of exercise for children.
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2000/02_00/ganley.htm
“Promoting Physical Activity and Exercise among Children” is an article
produced by ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education and describes
the amount of physical activity needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle including
how to incorporate more exercise time into school settings.
www.npin.org/library/2001/n00613/n00613.html.
“Raising an Active Child: Ideas for Parents” is an article produced
by the Mayo Clinic and gives six steps for parents on raising active children.
www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=FL00030
PE Central provides the latest information about developmentally appropriate
physical education programs for children and youth.
www.pecentral.org
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports provides advice,
offers information on publications, and includes the President’s Challenge
to get Americans moving.
www.fitness.gov | 
