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Physical Activity: Every Step Counts!
Overweight and physical inactivity account for more than 300,000
premature deaths a year in the United States. National efforts
to encourage physical activity and better nutrition are needed.
The growing prevalence of obesity in the United States represents
a significant health threat to millions of Americans. According
to the CDC, the obesity epidemic spread during the 1990's across
all states, regions and demographic groups of the United States.
Obesity has increased in startling numbers. The percentage of
children who are overweight continues to rise. Among children
ages 6-19, 15%, almost 9 million are overweight. This is triple
the amount in the 1980's. In addition over 10% of preschool children
ages 2-5 are overweight.
This obesity epidemic had created profound health implications
in the United States. Dr. Julie Gerberding, CDC director, says
that "one of the most significant concerns from a public
health perspective is that we know a lot of children who are overweight
grow to overweight or obese adults, and thus creates a greater
risk for some major health problems..." Obesity is a national
health concern resulting in the risk of chronic diseases such
as: hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and
some types of cancer.
One solution to this rising epidemic is that we all must work
together to help children make physical activity a life long habit.
The National Center for Health Education (NCHE) and the Society
for Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
have announced that this year's theme for National Health Education
Week (NHEW) 2003 is Physical Activity: Every Step Counts.
To assist with the dissemination of campaign-related information
and local community involvement, NCHE and SOPHE have developed
a variety of materials for schools, parents, public health professionals,
and community-based organizations to promote physical activity
nationwide. Materials include school-based health education lessons,
parent and practitioner resources, and templates for gubernatorial
proclamations and sample press releases. All materials are available
free of charge.
K-2 Lessons
 Discover
Physical Activity
 For
Kids Only: Get Moving! Handout
The
Kids' Activity Pyramid
The
Kids' Activity Pyramid & My Own Activity Pyramid Handouts
Your
Body In Motion
Activity
Cards
Review
and Human Obstacle Course
3-5 Lessons
Discover
Physical Activity
Scenario
Worksheet
For
Kids Only: Get Moving! Handout
The
Kids' Activity Pyramid
The
Kids' Activity Pyramid & My Own Activity Pyramid Handouts
Your
Body In Motion
Activity
Cards
Create
A Dance Handout
Fun
Fitness Day
Certificate
of Achievement
6-8 Lessons
Discover
Physical Activity
Scenario
Worksheet
For
Kids Only: Get Moving! Handout
Kids'
Activity Pyramid
The
Kids' Activity Pyramid & My Own Activity Pyramid Handouts
Heart
Rate Handout
Your
Body In Motion
Activity
Cards
Create
A Dance Handout
Draw
A Line Teacher Example
Draw
A Line Teacher Answer Sheet
Draw
A Line Handout
Review
and Human Obstacle Course
Certificate
of Achievement
Parents and Teachers
Some
#'s To Think About
Get
The Facts
Parents:
Get Involved
Kids
Who Hate Sports
What
is VERB?
Activity
Calendar
FIT
4 LIFE
5
Tips For Active Kids
Videos
For Kids, Families and Teachers
Books
Websites
for Kids
Online
Sources For Parents, Teachers and Caregivers
Sample
Press Release (short)
Sample
Press Release (long)
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