313 Play On! Playground Learning Activities for Youth Fitness

Friday, April 3, 2009: 10:15 AM-11:15 AM
Tampa Convention Center: 15-16
Speakers: Yuanlong Liu, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI; and Russell Carson III, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
"Play On!, a new standards-based PE program, promotes overall fitness, learning, and fun! Developed by AAPAR, Play On! focuses on 6 key elements of play to support physical activity, develop wellness habits, and help meet national standards. Come learn how to get kids more active on the playground, combat obesity, and change the views of children, educators, and parents about the value of play. This interactive session will include information from the authors and an overview of the current national beta site research project evaluating the effectiveness of the Play On! program."