1. 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

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

3. Importance of physical activity?

7. Why is Physical Activity Important?

8. 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

9. Children Spend SO much time in SDCs per week40
Hours/week 15
Hours/week

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

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

12. 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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