Using pedometers can be an excellent way of motivating students to be active. Pedometers can be used to measure student movement during specic physical education activities or throughout the day.
Activity can be broken into snack-size pieces (10 minute intervals) - look at the suggested Snacktivities for ideas to incorporate activity in your class.
School Activity Hints Being active increases self-esteem and capacity for learning and helps students handle stress. Additionally, activity builds and maintains healthy bones, muscles and joints. Check out the activity hints to assist students get up, get out...get active!
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