Schools: Active Living

Working with Schools to Increase Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents in Physical Education Classes
An Action Guide

Healthy Eating Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards
National Recommended Standards for Physical Activity in Schools from the National After School Association

Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
An evidence-based, coordinated school health program designed to promote physical activity and healthy food choices, and prevent tobacco use in children from preschool through grade 8.

Energizers for Elementary Schools
Downloadable classroom based physical activities that help teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts in elementary schools.

Energizers for Middle Schools
Downloadable classroom based physical activities that help teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts in middle schools.

New Hampshire Safe Routes to School Program
A planning and community assistance program provided through the NH Department of Transportation.