• Author(s): Fishburne, Mckay, Berg
• Published: 7-27-2005
• SHK00788

Product DescriptionOsteoporosis and related break are serious problems for adultsand the best protection against bone loss later in life is to achieve optimal bone strength during childhood and adolescence. As a teacher or recreation leader, you have the opportunity to enhance childrens bone health and muscle strength by using the evidence-based programs and activities provided in Building Strong Bones & Muscles. The book offers practical games and activities that areresearch based so you know recreational or PE time is spent on effective, health-promoting activities; classroom tested to ensure the activities are not only worthwhile but also fun for children;simple to implement by the general classroom teacher or other leader because they use commonly available physical activity equipment or no equipment at all;fully illustrated to make the games and activities simple to implement with minimal preparation with the use of reproducible task cards; andappropriate in a variety of settings, with activities and teaching techniques for three developmental levels, multiple cross-curricular connections, and activity variations. The book presents a variety of thoughts for circuits and stations, games, gymnastics, dance, and supplemental activities. Youll also find these features:Cross-curricular worksheets and reproduciblesAssessment tools·Achievement recognition and motivation tools that make it simple to implement the activities effectivelyIn as small as 10 minutes a day, three times a week, the preventive measures in Building Strong Bones & Muscles can help your students achieve optimal bone health and muscle strength and decrease their risk of developing osteoporosis.

Building Strong Bones & Muscles