The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) recently published a quick reference document that addresses physical activity for classroom teachers. It is based on the Youth Compendium of Physical Activities, which addresses energy expenditure for various activities. While I am always excited when materials are created for classroom teachers regarding physical activity and support NCCOR for their efforts, I’m a bit disappointed in this fact sheet. There are a lot of words that overwhelm the document and detract from its visual appeal; plus the activities presented seem impractical for classroom learning environments. For those teachers who are interested and able to offer their students out-of-class physical activity, this is great! Regardless, it is promising to see yet another resource specific to physical activity and classroom teachers, as it supports a positive trend for holistic health and wellness among students.
More on release of fact sheet: https://www.nccor.org/e-newsletter/enewsletter_2020_january/#spot2
Download the fact sheet: https://www.nccor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/NCCOR-Youth-Compendium-of-Physical-Activities-for-Classroom-Teachers.pdf
