Deana Wood

Goal:  Increase physical activity among elementary students  Specifically, inner city schools on low budget  Current after school programs are indoors & only offer board game-like activities  Replace this wasted time with additional outdoor recreation

This Package  Allows for 30 students to be active at once  Can be used in already establish recess area  Offers several activities to choose from

The Difference  An extremely low package price Why?  Fits the tight budget of many schools  Money saved from this program can be used for educational purposes  More schools with this program = less inactive children  Active children -> set up for active future -> decreased risk of chronic disease

1. Sidewalk Chalk  Easy instrument can create endless amounts of games  Hop scotch, alphabet grids, four square, boundaries for several games, etc.  Various colors stimulate creativity & art ability  No permanent damage, washes away with a nice rain shower

1. Sidewalk Chalk  Can be purchased at closest Walmart  Assorted boxes run for $6.00  (5 boxes) X ($6) = $30.00

2. Jump Ropes  Repeated jumping in place: forwards, backwards, or with tricks  Improves cardio fitness, muscular leg strength, & quickly burns calories  Competition!  Who can jump the longest or do the coolest tricks  Exercise while interacting with peers

2. Jump Ropes  Pack of 3 sold on Discount School Supply site  Quality ropes made to last, not cheap  3 pack price ($7) X (10 packs) = $30.00

3. Hula-hoop's  Lightly twirl the hoop above the waist in counterclockwise motion  Move body forward & backward with hoop’s rotation to keep it going during contests  Improves spinal flexibility & coordination (crucial for development)

3. Hola-hoop’s  Best deal purchased by the dozen  Price Buster Sports online offers multiple colors in 24 pack  Price: ($31) x (1 pack) = $31.00

4. Assorted Ball Set  Each pack includes a football, soccer, rubber & foam ball  Constructed with safe materials that won’t cause injuries  Creates many traditional games in combination with sidewalk chalk

4. Assorted Ball Set  Great deal offered on Mansion Athletics website  Colors in package differ with every order  4 pack price: ($44) X (4 packs) = $176.00

5.The Beep Test  Also known as Multi-stage Fitness Test  Mark 2 parallel lines exactly 20 meters apart with sidewalk chalk  Recorded audio “beep” sound will direct runner to reach line by certain duration  Time reduces each round  Forces runner to increase pace -> increases heart rate

5. The Beep Test  Software can be downloaded for free on Beep Test Academy online then put on blank disk  Requires basic stereo to play CD or tape

The After School Recess Package 1. Sidewalk Chalk 2. Jump Ropes 3. Hola-hoops’ 4. Assorted Ball Set 5. Beep Test  Package Deal = $  Distribute affordable package to as many schools as possible NOW