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Physical Activity

Physical education is more than just exercise for kids: it's also about promoting healthy eating habits, and choosing activities and games that help develop kids’ social-emotional skills. From kicking a ball to eating a nutritious snack, physical activity and education offers children a much-needed break from their school studies and gets their minds and bodies primed for greater learning.

We have lots of tips and recommendations for incorporating healthy physical activity and education into any after school program, from simple activities that get all the wiggles out to more involved activities meant to help improve kids’ nutrition choices and eating habits.


Physical Activity Articles

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7 Fun Games and Activities That Promote Balance and Coordination

Balance and coordination are two of the most important gross motor skills in a child’s physical development. It allows children to participate in sports and physical activities, it reduces their risk…

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5 Proven Ways to Build Social Skills on the Playground

The playground is an essential part of every after school program. And while there’s no denying their physical benefits, playgrounds also offer many opportunities to build valuable social and emotional skills.

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Using Yoga to Promote Social-Emotional Development

It’s no secret that yoga offers a range of physical benefits for students including improved flexibility, strength and coordination. But did you know that it can also impact their social-emotional development?

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How to Use Urban Farming to Improve Food Security

Did you know that 1 in 7 Americans live in food-insecure households? That means that 41.2 million people - including 6.5 million children - struggle to get enough to eat…

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7 Ways Program Leaders Can Encourage Healthy Eating

Proper nutrition is important during childhood in order to help children thrive and grow.

And while there are many reasons why students may eat unhealthy - from the lack of food…

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Three Components to Encouraging Physical Activity Among Students

According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Families, educators and after school programs have a stake…



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