| Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity |
MIDDLE CHILDHOODFrequently Asked Questions About Physical Activity in Middle ChildhoodWhich physical activities are best for my child?
My child participates in a lot of sports. Does she need to participate in physical education at school?
My neighborhood isn't very safe. How can my child be physically active if he can't play outdoors?
My child likes to watch television and play computer games. She is not interested in sports. How can I encourage her to be more physically active?
How can I make sure my child's coach doesn't put too much pressure on him?
When can my child participate in coed physical activity?
Resources for FamiliesSee Tool F: Physical Activity Resources for contact information on national organizations that can provide information on physical activity. State and local departments of public health and education, as well as local libraries, are additional sources of information. Cooper KH. 1999. Fit Kids! The Complete Shape-Up Program for Birth Through High School. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman Publishers. Figelman AR, Young P. 1991. Keeping Young Athletes Healthy: What Every Parent and Volunteer Coach Should Know. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Kalish S. 1995. Your Child's Fitness: Practical Advice for Parents. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Katzman CS, McCary
R, Kidushim-Allen D. 1993. Helping Your Child Be Healthy and
Fit with Activities for Kranowitz CS. 1995. 101 Activities for Kids in Tight Spaces. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Landy J, Burridge K. 1997. 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Raise a Child Who Is Physically Fit. New York, NY: Macmillan. Micheli LJ. 1990. Sportswise: An Essential Guide for Young Athletes, Parents, and Coaches. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. Seefeldt, V, ed. 1997. Handbook for Youth Sports Coaches. Reston, VA: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Shisler J, Killingsworth R, Schmid T. 1999. Kidswalk-to-School: A Guide for Community Action to Promote Children Walking to School. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
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