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Physical Activity
- The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to children and adults.
- National Association for Sport and Physical Activity (NASPE) offers guidelines on activity for children and publishes curricula for in-school and out-of-school time.
- President's Fitness Challenge inspires children (and adults) to get moving each day. Use the guidelines and log charts to create a challenge within your center, or enroll children in the challenge through the web site.
- The CANFIT Physical Activity Pyramid is a fun, colorful guide to different types of physical activities kids can enjoy after school.