ERIC Number: EJ807573
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 5
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Promoting Physical Activity in Low-Income Preschool Children
Spaulding, Carol; Gottlieb, Nell H.; Jensen, Jody
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v79 n5 p42-46 May-Jun 2008
Child- and family-serving programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) design and conduct interventions to improve the health of their clients through better nutrition. But these programs present a significant opportunity to improve physical activity levels in the preschool population as well, and professionals in health and physical education are in a unique position to work with these programs to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among children. This article gives some background material and recommendations for collaborating with WIC programs to improve the health and physical fitness of at-risk children with few resources.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Preschool Children, Health Promotion, Intervention, Life Style, Physical Activity Level, Agency Cooperation, High Risk Students, Child Health, Federal Programs
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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