Learning strategies that address childhood obesity through physical activity and nutrition education

Childhood obesity is addressed by providing a comprehensive understanding of health-related physical fitness using multiple learning strategies that stress the importance of teaching both physical activity and nutrition education within the same curriculum. An overview of national statistics concerning childhood obesity, two key culprits identified as why children are increasing in size, good health as prerequisite to good education, and innovative programs are highlighted. Resources for the program include the Physical Best Program and USDA MyPyramid for kids.

It is an ideal course for:

• Teachers/instructors (elementary classroom, physical education, science, and health; preschool, daycare) searching for learning strategies that teach both physical activity and nutrition education.
• Local wellness coordinators and panel members searching for programs to met their local wellness policy goals.
• Parents searching for fun and exciting strategies they can use right at home that get their children up and moving while learning.

The topics include: national statistics concerning childhood obesity, physical and emotional ramifications, the two key culprits, childhood is the optimal age, cooperate approach; good health is a prerequisite to good education, effective learning strategies, local wellness policy, and innovative programs.

The course is a balance of information, discussion, and hands-on activity. It was developed by an ISEA member. Contact Kathy Bosvich for more information.

Clear Lake -  (Dates) July 29 & 30, 2008
Times:  8:00am - 4:00 pm
Course Location:  AEA 267, Clear Lake Office, 9184 265th St., July 29th class is scheduled in the Federal Room and July 30th class is scheduled in the Community Room.

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