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Acceptability of a School-Based Incentivised Physical Activity Intervention - The B-Active Program Kindergarten-Grade 12"The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptability to students, parents and teachers of a school-based intervention that incentivised students using prizes to be more physically active (the B-Active program). Three hundred and eighty-five... -
Alternative High School PE Options: Mountain Biking and Olympic Games Grade 4-Grade 9This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation handout discusses the value of teaching mountain biking as a lifetime activity. Topics cover fundraising and equipment considerations, unit design and ideas, trail design and maintenance, and safety concerns,... -
Andrews University Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness Grade 9-LifelongThe Andrews University Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness provides website links to a variety of resources. -
Fabulous Physical Activities on a Shoestring Budget (K-8) Kindergarten-Grade 8See the handout from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session for "fun, physical activities for elementary students that can be performed with minimal equipment and space requirements and that teachers in small, multi-grade schools can easily implement." -
Games That Keep Students Going Kindergarten-Grade 12Every high school teacher is looking for games and activities that they can use before, during, and after physical education classes. This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation has many for you to discover. -
Get Wild About Fitness and Health - Integrating Content with Fun! Kindergarten-Grade 5In this 2012 NAD Teachers Convention handout, discover standards-based comprehensive lessons to teach and reinforce learning while having fun, through demonstrated activities from the Fab 5 Physical Activity Program. See how easy it can be to teach fitness... -
How to Have an A Plus PE Program With or Without a Gymnasium Kindergarten-Grade 5Using the NAD curriculum, this 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation is filled with fun and exciting ideas, yearly themes, easy to teach physical, spiritual, social, and mental health-related activities for the elementary classroom teacher as well as the... -
Kids Really Need Recess! Kindergarten-Grade 8Students sometimes miss recess because of uncompleted assignments, discipline, or failure to complete a required task. Rita Henriquez Roark discusses the value of recess from the perspective of body, mind, and spirit. A distinction is made between recess and... -
Make Physical Education Fun - for Everyone! Kindergarten-Grade 12How to make physical education fun for elementary and secondary students. Attitude problems are discussed and suggestions given to promote more favorable attitudes towards physical education. Topics discussed include encouraging girls to participate, educators... -
Movement Right From the Start - The ABC's and 1, 2, 3's of Physical Activity for the Young Child Preschool-Grade 8What can educators do to combat the childhood obesity epidemic? One of the most effective ways is to ensure that youth receive adequate amounts of daily physical activity while at school. While the thought of preparing lesson plans may seem overwhelming for... -
Moving to Learn - Steps to Increase Physical Activity and Improve Learning at School Preschool-Grade 12This 2018 NAD convention breakout session looks at "current research on both the benefits of physical activity on learning, and effective implementation of programs to increase physical activity during the day for all students." See the presentation... -
New Perspectives in Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Grade 9-Tertiary"The dramatic increase in so-called chronic or “lifestyle-related” diseases in most countries today has become one of the greatest threats to our health. These major lifestyle-related diseases share common risk factors such as smoking, lack... -
Outdoor Education With a Design Kindergarten-Grade 8Outdoor education should not only encourage learning, but also enable students to balance sensitivity to human need with respect for and preservation of the rest of creation. The major benefits of outdoor education are that it brings reality to learning; allows... -
Outdoor Pedagogy Kindergarten-Grade 12This article explores various methodologies used in Outdoor Education, and discusses the importance of hands-on activities in stimulating learning and self-awareness. Topics include: Importance of Outdoor Education; Emotional Response; Using Fear for Self-Awareness;... -
PE Lesson Plans for Small Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8Looking for an easy-to-use PE program for small schools? Debbie Morgan's elementary physical education lesson plans are specifically designed for small elementary schools with multi-grade classrooms, where budgetary constraints limit facilities and the amount... -
Physical Activity and Academic Achievement Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation includes research regarding physical activity and academic achievement. Discussion includes the impact of physical activity on student attention and behavior. Information on practical ways that teachers can incorporate... -
Seventh-day Adventist Health, Physical Education & Recreation Association - SDA HPERA Kindergarten-LifelongSDA-HPERA exists to promote health and physical education in the context of contemporary Seventh-day Adventism; the role that regular physical activity plays in the pursuit of life-long health and well-being; athletics in a Christ-centered lifestyle; the integration... -
Temperance Grade 7-LifelongAlthough society has changed markedly since Ellen White lived and wrote, the principles she stressed regarding temperance remain remarkably relevant to contemporary life. Alcohol and other forms of intemperance destroy health, moral fiber, and spiritual discernment... -
The Effects of Aerobic Recreation on the Well-being of Members of the Adventist Church - A Project Report Tertiary-Lifelong"That physical and mental health are indispensably related is evidenced by the scriptures, the writings of Ellen White, and modern scientific research. Most Australians, including many Seventh-day Adventists, continue to neglect this relationship and... -
The Impact of a Physical Activity Session on Year Two Students Subsequent Classroom Behaviour Grade 1-Grade 4"The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a 30-minute physical activity (PA) session on Year Two students’ subsequent classroom behaviour...findings highlight the potential value of physical activity as a strategy for increasing student... -
Transforming Classroom Practice - Active Recreation in Nature Preschool-Grade 12Many children in urbanized nations such as Australia and the United State experience very limited interaction with nature, as well as inadequate physical activity in general. Consider this article’s suggestions to combat this problem with your classroom... -
Using Pedometers to Promote Physical Activity at School Grade 4-Grade 12The continued increase in childhood obesity demands our attention and action. Because children spend most of their waking hours in school, if we want them to eat better and exercise more, that’s the logical place to initiate change. The intervention... -
You’ve Got to Move to Learn Preschool-Grade 2This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation explores the importance of movement to enhance learning and prevent many behavioral issues. Many practical ideas and strategies to use with your children are included.