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Deana Wood. After School Recess. Goal:. Increase physical activity among elementary students Specifically, inner city schools on low budget Current after school programs are indoors & only offer board game-like activities Replace this wasted time with additional outdoor recreation.
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Deana Wood After School Recess
Goal: • Increase physical activity among elementary students • Specifically, inner city schools on low budget • Current after school programs are indoors & only offer board game-like activities • Replace this wasted time with additional outdoor recreation
This Package • Allows for 30 students to be active at once • Can be used in already establish recess area • Offers several activities to choose from
The Difference • An extremely low package price Why? • Fits the tight budget of many schools • Money saved from this program can be used for educational purposes • More schools with this program = less inactive children • Active children -> set up for active future -> decreased risk of chronic disease
1. Sidewalk Chalk • Easy instrument can create endless amounts of games • Hop scotch, alphabet grids, four square, boundaries for several games, etc. • Various colors stimulate creativity & art ability • No permanent damage, washes away with a nice rain shower
1. Sidewalk Chalk • Can be purchased at closest Walmart • Assorted boxes run for $6.00 • (5 boxes) X ($6) = $30.00
2. Jump Ropes • Repeated jumping in place: forwards, backwards, or with tricks • Improves cardio fitness, muscular leg strength, & quickly burns calories • Competition! • Who can jump the longest or do the coolest tricks • Exercise while interacting with peers
2. Jump Ropes • Pack of 3 sold on Discount School Supply site • Quality ropes made to last, not cheap • 3 pack price ($7) X (10 packs) = $30.00
3. Hula-hoop's • Lightly twirl the hoop above the waist in counterclockwise motion • Move body forward & backward with hoop’s rotation to keep it going during contests • Improves spinal flexibility & coordination (crucial for development)
3. Hola-hoop’s • Best deal purchased by the dozen • Price Buster Sports online offers multiple colors in 24 pack • Price: ($31) x (1 pack) = $31.00
4. Assorted Ball Set • Each pack includes a football, soccer, rubber & foam ball • Constructed with safe materials that won’t cause injuries • Creates many traditional games in combination with sidewalk chalk
4. Assorted Ball Set • Great deal offered on Mansion Athletics website • Colors in package differ with every order • 4 pack price: ($44) X (4 packs) = $176.00
5.The Beep Test • Also known as Multi-stage Fitness Test • Mark 2 parallel lines exactly 20 meters apart with sidewalk chalk • Recorded audio “beep” sound will direct runner to reach line by certain duration • Time reduces each round • Forces runner to increase pace -> increases heart rate
5. The Beep Test • Software can be downloaded for free on Beep Test Academy online then put on blank disk • Requires basic stereo to play CD or tape
The After School Recess Package • Sidewalk Chalk • Jump Ropes • Hola-hoops’ • Assorted Ball Set • Beep Test • Package Deal = $267.00 • Distribute affordable package to as many schools as possible NOW