Sites for Teachers |
Adapted PE |
www.pecentral.org/adapted |
Adapted page with links for persons with disabilities. |
Physical Education Digest |
www.pedigest.com |
Library of articles on dozens of sports, coaching, |
PE Central |
www.pecentral.com |
An excellent website for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students. |
PE Links 4 U |
www.pelinks4u.org |
A weekly online newsletter promoting active,health-enhancing lifestyles and quality, success oriented programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport. |
U.S. Physical Activity |
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical |
CDC site on benefits of physical activity with resource links for all ages. |
President's Challenge |
www.fitness.gov |
Health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Link to President's Challenge with programs for an active lifestyle for all age groups. |
Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart |
www.aahperd.org/thepulse |
An online newsletter which focuses on Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart projects. |
Physical Best |
www.aahperd.org/naspe/physicalbest |
Physical Best is a comprehensive health-related fitness education program developed by physical educators for physical educators. |
Fitness for Life |
www.fitnessforlife.org |
Fitness for Life is fully integrated with Physical Best and Fitnessgram/Activitygram. |
The Cooper Institute |
www.cooperinstitute.org |
The Cooper Institute is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between living habits and health. |
Growth Charts/Body Mass Index |
www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/ |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a complete set of growth charts used to calculate BMI in children. |
Body Mass Index |
www.mayoclinic.com |
Calculates body mass index in children between the ages of 2 and 18. Click on Health |
Body and Mind |
www.bam.gov/sub_physicalactivity |
A CDC site offering activities and challenges to engage students in an active, healthy lifestyle. |
America on the Move |
www.americaonthemove.org |
A national initiative dedicated to helping individuals and communities make positive changes to improve health and quality of life. |
PE4 Life |
www.pe4life.com |
Promotes quality daily physical education programs. |
Healthy Youth |
www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity |
Data, statistics, studies and strategies on the positive benefits of physical activity with many downloadable brochures. |
Discovery Channel School |
www.school.discovery.com/schrockguide/ |
Click on Health, PE, and fitness for a list of sites to help educators enhance instruction and support the curriculum. |
Just Move |
www.justmove.org |
A personal fitness center created by the American Heart Association. |
Kid's Health |
www.kidshealth.org |
Reliable health and wellness information with age appropriate content. A non-profit organization. |
Shape Up America! |
www.shapeupamerica.org |
General information on how to get in shape and stay in shape. |
Sports Illustrated for Kids |
www.sikids.com |
Sports, news, games, cartoons and fantasy leagues based on the magazine SI for Kids. |
Fitness Jumpsite |
www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner |
Information on eating right, weight management, getting and staying active, and fitness equipment. |
Games Kids Play |
www.gameskidsplay.net |
Popular childhood games rules, instructions and history of over 500 childhood games. Some games may not be appropriate for educational purposes. |
Puzzle Maker |
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/ |
Create word puzzles for use in any setting for any theme. |
Sports and Exercise Info |
http://www.ellipticalreviews.com/sports-and-exercise/ |
Information and links on a variety of sports. |