Physical activity is an integral part of the learning experience.
See Adult and Young Adult and Youth physical activity policies.
50 Fun and Energizing Activities to use with Participants.
Eating Smart * Being Active Activities – Instructional Videos
CDC’s Healthier Work-site Initiative
New York State Department of Health Guidelines
Additional Physical Activity and Worksite Wellness options
Activity does not have to be exercise! Rethink the way we talk about and present our activities.
The posters, available below, are designed to motivate people, yet be sensitive to and considerate of people who may be put off by too much emphasis being placed on weight loss (such as counting calories). The posters can be printed and strategically placed throughout a building to encourage work-site wellness activities.
- Use of Stairs!
- These posters pull from North Carolina’s Eat Smart, Move More Work-site and Centers for Disease Control Healthier Work-site Initiative as well as inspirational quotes found online.
Climbing Mt. Everest Challenge
- Count the number of steps from the ground floor to the top floor of the building in which the "climb" is occurring
- Note the number of steps for each floor so tracking can occur from any starting to ending point
- Divide group of individuals into teams (a minimum of two), challenging each team to reach the top of Mt. Everest
- Place tracking sheets at key locations so that as members of the team 'take the steps' they can indicate their progress
- Designate someone to periodically tally the results and provide encouraging progress reports to the team members
Remember: Mt Everest is 8,848 meters (348,348 inches), which is about 49,764 steps, giving lots of opportunity for taking the stairs!
There are Six -15 minute walking briefs developed for Paraprofessional and professional use with SNAP-Ed and EFNEP and other education programs that serve diverse audiences. The DVD was designed to address a variety of physical needs as well as stay within the SNAP-Ed guidelines. Each brief is designed to meet a different fitness goal. It is a proven tool to motivate those who have not been a participant in regular activity program in a long time. These videos were produced by Rutgers University.
Chapter 1: Walking Indoors – Basic
Chapter 2: Walking Indoors – Upper Body
Chapter 3: Walking Indoors – Weights
Chapter 4: Walking Indoors – Interval Training
The Facebook and Instagram links, below, demonstrate activities with seniors. However, many can be adapted for use with a variety of program participants, including activities parents can engage their children.
New York City staff shared these videos below as examples used with their WhatsApp groups.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_b911Zezn2I&feature=youtu.be
