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Government Sites
Activity Cards - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Is there an
activity you want to know more about? Not sure of how to play or what gear you'll need? Look no further - it's all
right here (and you'll even meet Xperts like you)!
Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Be street smart.
Ride on the right side of the road, moving with traffic, and obey all traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best
riding routes with your parents - they'll help you determine safe places to ride near your home.
Fun Activities - Best Bones Forever - (Office on Women's Health)
- Choose a physical activity and learn more about that sport.
Games and Activities - Small Step Kids - (Department of Health and
Human Services) - What can healthy eating do for you? Find out by playing around with these cool games and
activities.
Gear Up - BAM! - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Need a helmet? Need a
ball? If you're not sure what gear you need in order to do a certain physical activity, this site will let you know!
Getting Started and Staying Active - (Office on Women's Health) - You don’t have to be an
athlete or be involved in an organized sport to be fit. You just have to sit less and move more!
healthfinder.gov for
Kids - (Department of Health and Human Services) - Fun way to learn about health and safety
issues. Play games, enter an art contest, learn safe surfing tips, and more at this cool site!
Meeting the Challenge - BAM.gov - (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention) - Not everyone has it easy when it comes to doing physical activity — but if you're facing
a challenge, it doesn't mean you can't be a superstar. Check out how athletes overcome physical challenges
to make it to the top!
Move It
- (Food and Nutrition Service) - Use this online chart to help you record your exercise for the week.
MyPyramid.gov Blast Off Game - Kids can reach Planet Power by fueling their rocket with
food and physical activity. Fuel tanks for each food group help you keep track of how your choices fit into
MyPyramid. (Flash Player 7 required)
Physical Activity - BAM! - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Learn how to
overcome fitness challenges. Use the Activity Calendar to create your very own personalized calendar.
President's Challenge - (President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports) - Get
into the program by jumping rope, playing catch, or racing a friend. Even better, you can win awards for staying
active - and track your progress along with kids across America. The more you keep at it, the more fun you'll
have.
Small Step
Kids - Find out how eating healthy can be fun! Games and Activities
Sun Proof - Bam.gov - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - It's key to get
outside and get active - just make sure you're protected! For outdoor activity, you may need a helmet, a ball, a
club... You always need sun protection - it's just another part of your gear!
The Energy Equation - Food + Sleep + Physical Activity = Energy. Play these games to
learn more.
Other Resources
5 Reasons Girls Should Play Sports - Why play sports? You might say "to get
exercise" and you'd be right. To have fun? That's true, too. But there's more.
Kidnetic.org - Exercise and
fitness.
LearnToBeHealthy.org for Kids - Visit this health science learning site and play interactive
games and activities; this will be a fun way to help you make healthy choices.
Pass The Plate - (Disney Channel) - Get the global spin on healthy eating. Check out this
site for recipes, food facts, fun activities and more.
Staying
Healthy - KidsHealth - Click on these links and learn about keeping fit and having fun.
Why Exercise Is Cool - When you exercise, you're helping build a strong body that will be
able to move around and do all the stuff you need it to do. Try to be active every day.
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