PHYSICAL EDUCATION provides age-appropriate activities for students to improve their health status, reduce stress, and increase social development.
Links
Activity Program Directory
This CDC web site is a state-based Physical Activity Program Directory. Click on your state find a list of physical activity and nutrition programs in your area.
www.apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DNPAProg/StateV.asp
American Cancer Society
Generation Fit Action Packet
Improving School Health: A Guide to the Role of the School Health Coordinator
Improving School Health: A Guide to School Health Councils
www.cancer.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
(NCCDPHP)
Division of Adolescent and School Health
Adolescent and School Health Program Funding Database
School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity Website
Kids Walk-to-School Program
Coaches Code of Conduct (National Association for Sport and PHysical Education)
Coaches' Code of Conduct
CATCH Program Cardiovascular Health
Jo Ambrose, Youth Programs Coordinator
IDPH/CATCH
535 W. Jefferson, Fl. 2
Springfield, IL 62761
Tel: 217-785-1053
Email: jo.ambrose@illinois.gov
Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn:
A School Health Policy Guide from National Association of State Boards of Education
www.nasbe.org/healthyschools/fithealthy
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Guidelines on Lightning Safety
Recess in Elementary Schools
A Position Paper of the Council on Physical Education for Children and The National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Recess in Elementary School
