Generation XL2: Keeping Kids Active Throughout the School Day

Through the sponsorship of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, KCPT has been tackling the growing problem of childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles with educators, health experts, fitness gurus and policy makers. With a new school year comes a new season of our series Generation XL, as we look at how schools across the metro are addressing the issues of physical activity among their students. From before- and after-school activities, to recess, to movement in the classroom, some of the metro’s schools are coming up with creative ways to squeeze in that much-needed physical activity boost.

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Featured Segments on Generation XL 2

* Rationale for Physical Activity Throughout the School Day
* Movement in the Classroom
* PE: Moving More Kids More of the Time
* Going Green
* Getting More out of Recess
* Before and After School Programs
* Acknowledgements

Download Additional Resources

Movement Exploration Download PDF
Action-Based Learning Download PDF
Playground Safety Manual Download PDF

Funding Opportunities for Your School

Physical Education Grant Information at PE4Life
Donations for Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation

Read More About Themes in Generation XL2

Bike Club

Attucks Elementary

Kansas City Community Gardens

Walking School Bus

Center for Physical Activity, Nutrition and Weight Management (KU & Children’s Mercy)

Learn more about PE4Life
PE4Life

KC Healthy Kidss

Kansas City.com KCUR.com 89.3 FM

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