School Physical Activity
Physical activity plays a vital role in student health, well-being, and academic success. These state and federal resources, programs, and strategies are designed to integrate physical activity into the school day. From engaging lesson plans and classroom activities to tips for creating active school environments, HealthySD supports educators, parents, and administrators in fostering healthier, happier students.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
These guidelines by the Offie of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion provide evidence-based recommendations for physical activity to improve health. Schools can advocate for the integration of these guidelines into school PE curricula. They can also organize school-wide events like fitness challenges and workshops for teachers on how to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines.
National Move Your Way® Community Resources
The federal Move Your Way program offers resources to help communities promote the benefits of physical activity. Schools can use this guide to plan community events, such as walk-a-thons or after-school sports programs. They can also distribute informational brochures and posters throughout the school and community centers.
Move Your Way® South Dakota Playbook
This playbook provides strategies and ideas for promoting physical activity specifically in South Dakota. School administrators can use the playbook to tailor physical activity programs to the local context, ensuring they are culturally and regionally appropriate. They can also lead training sessions for school staff to implement these strategies effectively.
Move Your Way® Tools
This resource offers a variety of tools, including activity planners, fact sheets, and videos, to help individuals and communities get moving.
Share these tools with students and parents through school websites, social media, and newsletters. Also, incorporate them into PE classes and extracurricular activities.
