| 152 | Tuesday, April 1, 2003 |
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| 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | Convention Center:113B |
| AAALF/Physical Fitness Council |
| Keeping Children First |
| This program focuses on keeping children first through the promotion of motivating, fun and innovative fitness programs. You will be introduced to three types of physical fitness programs for kids. The first program focuses on making every step count using step counters to get children moving and motivated to continue being active. The second program will introduce you to a FUN character named Choosy. Experience Choosy’s motivating children’s messages to increase physical activity levels, select healthy snacks, or remain tobacco/drug free. The third program takes you on a journey to incorporate the use of storytelling, natural phenomenon, cross-curricular connections, and innovative activities to promote physical activity with children. |
Keyword(s): elementary education, physical activity, wellness/disease prevention
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| Presider: Dixie L. Thompson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN |
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Speakers: |
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Make Every Step Count: Motivating Physical Activity to Cure America’s Obesity Problem
Alice Lockridge, PRO-FIT Professional Fitness Instructor Training Company, Renton, WA |
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Choosy Kids Club: Fitness Education for Elementary School Children
Linda Carson, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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The Mouse Potato Phenomenon
Bonnie Nygard, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK, Bonnie Hopper, Boise, ID and Susan Koonce, Anchorage Public Schools, Anchorage, AK |
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