In addition to resources and blogs created by Springboard to Active Schools, featured CSPAP resources were taken from CDC's newly published resource, Increasing Physical Education and Physical Activity: A Framework for Schools
We know that this school year looks very different for students and families across the country. More than ever, we see the importance in helping schools plan for ways to keep students active through physical education and other opportunities for movement. During these stressful times, physical activity is a great way to help students stay… Read more »
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Equity is a concept that is widely discussed and applied in public health and I wanted to learn more on how to apply it to physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) in the school setting. Back in February, I had an opportunity to learn more through Springboard’s Online Learning Institute focused on health equity… Read more »
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Resource Topic: Physical Education
Hi everyone! Brittany here from Springboard to Active Schools. See this photo? It’s probably the only time of day where my two kids (2nd grade and preschool) are focused, excited, and not fighting (hooray!). In our chaotic household of two working parents trying to homeschool, that is a total win! Today, in honor of National PE… Read more »
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Resource Topic: Physical Education, Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity, Family & Community Engagement
The 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth reported that only 24% of US youth ages 6 to 17 meet the national recommendation of 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity. Imagine more than half a million school buses filled with students — that’s the number of children who are not… Read more »
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Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity
Springboard to Active Schools is kicking off its fourth year promoting physical activity in schools! Since 2016, the Springboard to Active Schools team has been working hard to provide trainings, create resources, and connect with partners all in the spirit of getting students up and moving at school. The past year was all about connections… Read more »
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Over the course of two and half days in February, Springboard to Active Schools (an initiative of the National Network of Public Health Institutes and Health Resources in Action), along with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), SHAPE America, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy Schools (CDC), hosted a Training of Trainers (ToT)… Read more »
Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Blogs
Resource Topic: General CSPAP Information
Every week, we shine a light on a Springboard to Active Schools trainer who is making a difference in their community and state. These blogs highlight trainings that the trainers have conducted on implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), training insights and tips, and fun facts. We met with Lisa Rakoz from the… Read more »
Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Blogs
Resource Topic: General CSPAP Information
Every week, we shine a light on a Springboard to Active Schools trainer who is making a difference in their community and state. These blogs highlight trainings that the trainers have conducted on implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), training insights and tips, and fun facts. We met with Dave Gardner, the Worksite… Read more »
Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Blogs
Resource Topic: General CSPAP Information
Every week, we shine a light on a Springboard to Active Schools trainer who is making a difference in their community and state. These blogs highlight trainings that the trainers have conducted on implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), training insights and tips, and fun facts. We met with Kim Hunt, a K-5… Read more »
Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Blogs
Resource Topic: General CSPAP Information
Every week, we shine a light on a Springboard to Active Schools trainer who is making a difference in their community and state. These blogs highlight trainings that the trainers have conducted on implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), training insights and tips, and fun facts. We met with Lisa Kelzenberg, a physical… Read more »
Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Blogs
Resource Topic: General CSPAP Information