| 159 | Tuesday, April 25, 2006 |
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| 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | Convention Center:Ballroom BD |
| AAPAR/Council for Lifelong Recreational Sports |
endorsed by Council of Physical Education for Children, Middle and Secondary School Physical Education Council |
| Martial Art Fitness |
| Enhancing your program with martial arts. Martial arts have been an effective way to provide fitness activity to youth. The activities can help a student develop flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance. Tai Chi and Yoga can be a great way to begin a martial arts program and lay the foundation for students. Tae Kwon Do and Aikido can provide excitement and intensity to the program. Martial Arts can be taught as a complete fitness program and can be implemented in any physical education class, after school program, or other fitness related classes. |
Keyword(s): community-based programs, exercise/fitness, physical activity
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| Speaker: Chris Fife, Washington High School, Ogden, UT |