Resource Directory

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

Help teachers provide physical activity for their students with disabilities

Help teachers provide physical activity for their students with disabilities A story from Maryland   Physical activity is an important part of every young person’s overall health and well-being, especially… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Education, Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Pair classroom physical activity with alternative activities

Pair classroom physical activity with alternative activities A story from Texas   Classroom physical activity is an excellent strategy to use alongside other instructional activities, like centers or stations. In… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Align classroom physical activity with classroom and school goals

Align classroom physical activity with classroom and school goals A story from Texas   We spoke with Samantha Greenleaf, a Reading Instructional Coach with Austin Independent School District, about her… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Exercise Cards

Classroom Physical Activity Idea Exercise Cards   Approach: Movement outside of academic instruction Recommended by: Darin Nolan, Health and PE Teacher at Bellingham High School (Bellingham, WA) Instructions: Mr. Nolan… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Total Physical Response

Classroom Physical Activity Idea Total Physical Response   Approach: Movement integrated into planned academic instruction Subject Area: Vocabulary  Age: Elementary   Recommended by: Samantha Greenleaf, Reading Instructional Coach, Austin Independent School… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Quiz Quiz Trade

Classroom Physical Activity Idea Quiz Quiz Trade   Approach: Movement integrated into planned academic instruction Subject Area: Math, Vocabulary Age: All Age Groups   Recommended by: Samantha Greenleaf, Reading Instructional… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Vote With Your Feet

Classroom Physical Activity Idea Vote With Your Feet   Approach: Movement integrated into planned academic instruction Subject Area: All Subjects Age: All Age Groups Recommended by: Darin Nolan, Health and… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity

Stand Up – Hand Up – Pair Up

Classroom Physical Activity Idea Stand Up – Hand Up – Pair Up   Recommended by: Samantha Greenleaf, Reading Instructional Coach, Austin Independent School District, previous 5th grade reading and language… Read more »

Resource Type: Springboard Resources, Stories from the Field
Resource Topic: Physical Activity During School, Classroom Physical Activity