ERIC Number: EJ819237
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Mar
Pages: 3
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
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Promote Physical Activity--It's Proactive Guidance
Gartrell, Dan; Sonsteng, Kathleen
Young Children, v63 n2 p51-53 Mar 2008
Healthy child development relies on physical activity. New curriculum models are effectively integrating physical activity in education programs. The authors describe three such models: S.M.A.R.T. (Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training); Kids in Action, incorporating cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition for children birth through 5 years; and I Am Moving, I Am Learning, which addresses childhood obesity through a mind-body connection.
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities, Physical Fitness, Child Development, Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Models, Movement Education, Play, Young Children
National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://journal.naeyc.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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