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 newsletter
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.
Make-It-Up Games
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/tweens/make_it_up/pdf/games_page1.pdf
Made up games for kids to play, low management and high fun
MyPyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
Nutrition information and the new pyramid chart for kids. Informative and a great site for teachers and students
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.
Streetplay.com
http://www.streetplay.com/
Provides extensive information
on playground games and more, with rules, instructions, and
photos.
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.
