FREE Youth Fitness Curriculum for Educators
Now available! ACE Youth Fitness Curriculum (a $99.95 value) is provided at no cost to health and fitness educators as a public service of the American Council on Exercise.
Why is ACE providing this at no cost to teachers?
Childhood obesity is at epidemic levels in the United States. Poor nutrition and inactivity are putting today's youth at risk of developing life-threatening diseases as they age. Children should be learning about the extreme dangers of being overweight and obese as well as engaging in daily fitness-based activities. What better way to do this than to integrate it into the daily curriculum.
The Operation FitKids Curriculum is designed for educators looking to integrate health and fitness into classroom learning. This seven-lesson module was developed to teach the extreme dangers of being overweight and the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Who will benefit from this curriculum?
- 3rd graders
- 4th graders
- 5th graders
What will students learn?
Participants will gain more knowledge regarding ways to feel good in body and mind by learning the importance of being physically active and making healthy food choices. All lessons include exercise and nutrition concepts easily explained for ease of use by educators and are fun and meaningful for students.
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Curriculum Outline
Lesson 1
- Understand the Kids Activity Pyramid
- Understand the MyPyramid Guidance Plan
Lesson 2
- Explain the importance of our hearts and the youth RPE scale
- Identify what to drink for healthy and proper hydration
Lesson 3
- Know your steps and safe walking techniques
- Identify healthy snack choices
Lesson 4
- Explain the importance of strength exercises
- Explain a food label and its components
Lesson 5
- Demonstrate muscle-strengthening exercises
- List ways to reduce fat and calories in fast-food meals
Lesson 6
- Explain the benefits of stretching
- Understand the importance of eating breakfast
Lesson 7
- Put lessons 1-6 together to achieve a healthy, active lifestyle
- Put lessons 1-6 together to achieve healthy eating habits
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Register now to access the Operation FitKids Curriculum. Adobe's free Acrobat Reader is needed to view the PDF files.
How do you gain access to the FREE OFK Curriculum?
Click on "Download Course"
Complete a short application form; hit submit
Download all seven the lessons at once or as you need them
Be sure to bookmark the curriculum page for later access
Join the fitness movement! Download your copy today.
ACE-certified Fitness Professionals: Get the word out! Tell educators everywhere about the FREE ACE Youth Fitness Curriculum.
Questions? Call: 1-888-825-3636 | Email: support@acefitness.org
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