Body Mass Index
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/index.htm
Body mass is a popular way of determining the level of “over-weightness”, this site provide information and clarity.
Education World
http://www.educationworld.com/pe_health/
PE and Health Subject Center
Fitness and Wellness Newsletter
http://www.mhhe.com/wmg/fitnesswellnessnewsletter/
Fitness and Wellness news letter
The Fitness Files
http://tms.ecol.net/fitness/
A detailed resource on fitness using interaction and
exploration, self-tests, and quizzes.
FitnessGram
http://www.fitnessgram.net/
Updates and information, Required Fitness Test for CA students in grades 5, 7, and 9
Franklin Institute's Hotlist for Health & Fitness
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/health.html
This is a collection
of Web sites relating to nutrition, fitness, and various
diseases and ailments, including
excellent resources for teachers.
MyPyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/results.html?age=52&gender=female&activity=sed
Helps older students evaluate their nutrition intake according to the new pyramid, uses physical activity as part of the evaluation.
Physical Best – Professional Services
http://www.aahperd.org/NASPE/physicalbest/
Overview of the Physical Best program
Physical Fitness Testing
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/
California Fitness testing, power points, data, protocols, a must web site for all 5, 7 and 9 the grade teachers and parents.
Play Your Way
http://disney.go.com/playyourway/
Children design and submit games they designed and have played with their friends
Stars: Rewarding Excellence in Physical Education
http://www.aahperd.org/NASPE/STARS/
STARS is NASPE's national achievement program recognizing outstanding physical education programs in K-12 schools across America.
U.S. Physical Activity Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/stats/index.htm
Statistics and information regarding physica activity levels of today’s children.
