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.
Watch the full episode. See more Generation XL.
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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
Center for Physical Activity, Nutrition and Weight Management (KU & Children’s Mercy)
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