How To Get Your Child Moving!
The goal is to increase the amount of daily physical activity. While the same strategies will not work for everyone, here are some tips to promote physical activity for your child.
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Eight Helpful Tips For Parents
There are a number of ways parents can help their children reach the goals for physical activity recommended by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).
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Six Ways To Motivate Behavior Changes
Techniques to help motivate children to make lasting behavior changes are easier to encourage than many parents think. Sure, any change is difficult but there are ways to make it a little easier and more successful.
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60 Minutes of Activity
During the past three decades, childhood obesity has more than doubled for preschool children and adolescents and more than tripled for children aged 6 to 11. These growing rates fuel the interest in physical activity.
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Free Fitness & Nutrition Lesson Plans

Our lesson plans meet National Education Standards and were created as a resource for classroom teachers, physical education teachers, and parents. Our goals are to make the lessons simple and fun for children in grades K-3, yet still be effective and informative for the instructor.

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President's Challenge

What began as a national youth fitness test has grown up. In a big way. Today, the President's Challenge takes staying active beyond the school gym, and into everyday life. The President's Challenge has expanded into a whole series of programs designed to help improve anyone's activity level.

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About the Harlem Globetrotters

For nearly 80 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have delighted generations of people of all ages. Learn more about these magnificent role models by taking a look at these intriguing Harlem Globetrotters facts.

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Harlem Globetrotters Tour Information

These legendary hoopsters are on the move, spreading their message of physical fitness and good citizenship to a whole new generation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to treat your kids to a wonderful tradition. Check the tour schedule to see if they're coming to your town!

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