Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
A Guide for Schools
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Physical Activity for Youth
Chapter 3: Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
Goals of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
Component 1: Physical Education
Component 2: Physical Activity During School
Component 3: Physical Activity Before and After School
Component 4: Staff Involvement
Chapter 4: Establishing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools
Step 3: Create a Vision Statement, Goals, and Objectives
Step 4: Identify Intended Outcomes
Chapter 5: Conclusion
Video Summary
- Before- and after-school physical activity programs offer students an opportunity to be physically active.
- Opportunities for before- and after-school physical activity include walking and biking to school, intramural sports, and interscholastic sports.
Further
Questions
What physical activities can schools offer before and after school?
What are interscholastic sports?
Can programs be coordinated with community-based organizations?
Links
Move More NC: Recommended Standards for After-School PA [PDF - 4.5MB]
National Institute on Out-of-School Time: Healthy Eating [PDF - 193KB]
Resources
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools [PDF - 6.5MB]
National Framework for Physical Activity and Physical Education [PDF - 1.7MB]
Full Course Content [PDF - 387KB]
