Campfire 2017 LET US Play January 9th, 2017 Key points: Introduce yourself Goals for today are to inform you about the partnership between your ASP and Policy to Practice in Youth Programs Provide some training on promoting HEPA in your ASP January 9th, 2017

Workshop Agenda Quick presentation Application of concepts Overview of the LET US Play Principles Application of concepts LET US Play some games

Importance of physical activity?

Why is Physical Activity Important?

Children accumulate 60 minutes moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)/day (More than walking) Key points: Guidelines call for children to get 1 hr of PA a day This requirement includes PA that is more than a walk Neither boys nor girls are anywhere close to getting these recommended levels Activity goes down as children get older

Children Spend SO much time in SDCs per week 40 Hours/week 15 Hours/week

Children attend SDCs for almost as many hours in 12 weeks as they do in ASPs over 9 months 540 480 Hours Hours

YMCA of the USA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards Key ponits: - The partnership is focused on helping your program meet the NAA standards

Physical Activity Standards Education Implement an educational program for parents and childcare providers with physical activity information relevant to the health of their children Physical Activity Provide opportunities for moderate and vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day. Location Play will take place outdoors daily whenever possible Electronic Devices No access to television or movies Limit digital device time to less than one hour per day. Digital device use is limited to programs that actively engage children in activity

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