Kristina Cavallo

Movement offers many benefits to children: * Helps brain development * Promotes Self Concept * Enhances Self Esteem * Social skills * Promotes an active lifestyle to last a lifetime.

* Childhood obesity is more prevalent each day. * 15.7% of kids are OVERWEIGHT * 16.3% of kids are OBESE * 70% of obese children will grow up to become obese adults

Benefits Include: * Weight Control * Blood Pressure Control * Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease * Reduce Risk of certain Cancers (colon, stomach, etc.) * Reduce Risk of Diabetes * Increased quality of life and psychological well-being

Heart Disease is the #1 killer in the country. Preventable Risk Factors: * Sedentary lifestyle * Smoking * High Blood Pressure * High Cholesterol * Obesity Solution? GET ACTIVE… children need at least minutes of physical activity each day.

The Family should work as a team to promote a healthy lifestyle and activity. * Use physical activity as a reward (family goes to the park, rather than food) * Buy toys/games that promote activity * Limit children’s “screen time” (TV, videogames, computer) * Exergaming= Wii fit, Xbox Kinect * Exercise as a FAMILY UNIT

* Use pedometers * Bike Rides, Treadmills in front of TV * Commercial Break exercises/fitness * Sign up children for Sport Teams in Community * Promote “Play dates” for physical activity

The backyard might look like a boring landscape to some, but it can be the location for an incredible variety of activities! * Frisbee, kickball and flag football are all games that are cheap and easy. * Wiffle Ball, basketball, baseball and soccer. * TAG Games * Obstacle courses, relay races * Visit a nearby PLAYGROUND…swings, tag, etc.

* Charity and Fund raisers: * Walks, runs and bike rides that could give a whole further meaning to your fitness. * Prepping for the event, gives everyone in the family an excuse to get cruising around the neighborhood.

All seasons have something to offer in terms of a workout.(good for parents and kids to bond) * FALL= leaf raking competition in the fall? * WINTER= SHOVEL SNOW.. snowball fight * SUMMER= vacuuming, sweeping and mopping…. Make a mix playlist for everyone * Car wash and water fight with balloons?

* Nintendo Wii * Xbox Kinect- great alternative for video games * Friday Night Fitness * Sport games, Wii Fit, yoga, strength training * The Wii Balance Board, tells you progress, charts your fitness.

* Hiking and biking * Beach/lake… swimming, rowing, canoe, kayak * Camping—collect wood, pitch tents, campfires * Ice skating or rollerblading * Rock-climbing

* Resources for Indoor activity * _Active_Play.htm _Active_Play.htm * active-indoors / active-indoors / * FINAL_WEB.pdf FINAL_WEB.pdf * B.pdf B.pdf * /index.php /index.php

* Purpose: get the parents and kids to make a commitment to a physical active lifestyle

* Daily Physical Activity Log is so families can organize keep track of their physical activity * Families can plan their physical activity ahead of time so that the whole family is included.

1. Play tag 2.Play hide and seek 3.Toss the football 4.Play ultimate football 5. Play soccer 6. Play monkey in the middle 7. See who can shoot 10 basket ball baskets first 8. 1-on-1 (any configuration that works for your family) basketball 9.Climb a tree 10. Relay races 11. Go ice skating 12. Play ice skating tag 13. Go pick-your-own fruits (apples, strawberries) at a local farm 14. Go on a hike 15. Go on a bike ride 16. Roll down a hill and then run back up 17. Go swimming 18.See who can tread water the longest 19. Dive under each others’ legs in the water 20. Have a splash fight

1)Hempstead PARKS and RECREATION offers playgrounds, bike trails, walking trails, pool, tennis 2) Brierley Park Community Center -Clinton and Dartmouth Streets Phone: Athletic fields, basketball courts, children's play area, weight lifting 3) Harold Mason, Jr. Memorial Playground -Washington Street (at Jackson Street) 4) Hempstead Recreation Department -335 Greenwich Street George Sandas, Superintendent of Parks Phone: x 247 5) Kennedy Memorial Park -335 Greenwich Street, Phone: Athletic fields, tennis courts, children's play area, indoor aerobics & basketball facilities, pool, and arboretum walking path **open Word Document on other areas…

* Town of Hempstead POOLS: East Meadow, Elmont, Bellmore, Oceanside- Link has hours and rates pools * Town of Hempstead PARKS: This link shows all of the available parks to go visit, what it offers and where to find it.

* Hempstead P.A.L. 295b South Franklin Street Hempstead, NY Director: Det. Jackie Jones-Ford ----(516) Website: Ages: 5 to 18www.jackiehempsteadpal.com Programs Include: The P.A.L. currently offers to boys and girls for a small registration fee** * Dance (Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Ethnic, Point, Ballet) for ages 5 to 18, September to June * Kung Fu for ages 5 and up, year round. * Cheerleading ages 7 to 15, October to February. * Golf ages 8 to 14, June to July. * Karate ages 5 to 18, year round. * Junior and Biddy Basketball ages 7 to 12, October to February. * Travel Basketball ages 7 to 12. December to August. * Senior Basketball ages 13 to 16, April to June. * Bowling ages 6 and up, year round. * Track and Field ages 6 and up. Early April. * Travel League Track and Field ages 6 to 18, late July.

Physical Education----Kristina Cavallo * * PROSPECT SCHOOL WEBSITE * (Handouts)… FITNESS CONTRACTS… and ACTIVITY LOGS