1. W.O.W. – Working on Wellness

2. What is Wellness? Wellness is defined as being in a state or condition of good physical and mental health.

3. Did You Know? In 2007, the federal government passed a law requiring all public schools in the United States to have an “official” wellness policy. Have you ever seen this document? Have other teachers in your district seen it? Who is policing your wellness policy?

4. Related Standards Physical Education TEKS 3: Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that improves health and provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. NASPE Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self expression, and/or social interaction.

5. Great Ways to Get Started Get Active. Get Fit. (Oct. – Nov. 2013) Let’s Move! Active Schools National Sport and Physical Education Week (May 1-7, 2013) Jam World Record (Sept. 23, 2013) International Walk to School Day (Oct. 3, 2013)

6. Nutrition Programming WOW announcements Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant/ Resources ChooseMyPlate.gov

7. Physical Activity Ideas Running or Walking Clubs Fitness Clubs Jump Rope Demonstration Teams Step Teams Dance Clubs

8. Physical Fitness for the Community Fun Runs Family Fun and Fitness Nights Bike Rodeos Amazing Race

9. Physical Activity for the Classroom Just Dance!! Just Dance Brain Breaks Fit Families of America (FFAME)

10. Sharing Messages through Video National Sport and PE Week Jam World Record

11. Contact Info Chad Triolet ctriolet@gmail.com www.PErocks.com www.noodlegames.net