Keeping Children Moving, Active, and Healthy. HEF609, Participant Guide

Authors

Tonia Durden, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jennifer K. Gerdes, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Ruth E. Vonderohe, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Kayla Colgrove, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
LaDonna Werth, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Lorene Bartos, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Leslie Crandall, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Carrie Miller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2013

Citation

University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension, 2013
HEF609 Participant Guide

Comments

Copyright 2013 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Abstract

This program introduces parents, caregivers, and other adults to fun, interactive, and simple ways to encourage at-home movement activities with children birth to age 8.

Lesson Objectives: After completing this lesson, you will (1) have an increased understanding of the health benefits to children and adults of at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, (2) understand how movement activities support children’s academic success, and social and emotional development, and (3) learn new strategies for helping children stay active and healthy.