Many of these resources offer free and creative ways to incorporate exercise into kids' lives, and greater insight into the benefits of exercise.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
(from the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans)
Physical Activity in School Programming
School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Peaceful Playgrounds (comprehensive ways and resources for promoting physical activity in schools)
Physical Education
Physical Education Standards: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalStandards/PEstandards.cfm
A model PE class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dxOVlLI_xQ&feature=related
The Hamster Dance!
Recess
Right to Recess Campaign:
Recess Rocks!
Classroom Movement Breaks
Activity Bursts in the Classroom
“Surge” exercises: can be done in the classroom and only take up to 30 seconds!
Yoga in the Classroom:
Movement Activities for Learning
Energizers:
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Book:
The Kinetic Classroom: Activities that Move Students to Learn by Reneé Heiss
Active Extracurriculars
Recess and Results Program:
Articles
Health Benefits of Physical Activity
Exercise Makes Kids Smarter
Students Do Better on Tests after Physical Activity
Exercise Leads to Healthier, Happier, Focused Children
Recess Improves Student Behavior
Prolonged Sitting is Bad for Health