Up for the Challenge: Lifetime Fitness, Healthy Decisions

http://www.maryland4h.org/4HFiles/Up%20for%20the%20Challenge.pdf

Author and Contributors: Corridon , Cassandra ; Dianne Miiller ; Karol Dyson; Rebecca Davis
Copyright: Army AMWRF 2006
Review Level: Peer review
Primary Content Area: School Age (K-8)
Content Type: General Information
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: fitness, healthy lifestyle, physical education, nutrition, wellness
Description: Up for the Challenge is a fitness, nutrition and health curriculum for school-aged, middle school and teen youth. It was written for Army Child and Youth Services Sports Directors to incorporate into afterschool programming practices but is easily adaptable to any afterschool or 4-H club setting. The 290-page curriculum is divided into five chapters with each chapter containing multiple lessons in physical activity, nutrition and healthy decision making. Lessons range in scope and length from 30-60 minute nutrition and/or physical activities to a multi-week wellness event. Each lesson provides expected youth outcomes, instructor essential information, preparation instructions, supplies, lesson time, a technology component, handouts and opportunities for reflection.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: June 29, 2007
Resource Last Updated: August 7, 2012
Language: EN

Categories:

• School Age (K-8): Educational Materials: Healthy Lifestyles