Physical Activity Objective 2
Physical Activity Opportunities for Children
Featured Programs & Activities
Unplugged & Media Savvy: Reducing the Impact of Screen Time
Fourth and fifth grade students and their families in five schools in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho participated in testing interventions designed to reduce screen time and minimize the impact of media advertising of unhealthy foods to children. more...
Fit Fun in the Summer Sun
Whitman County Public Health supported swimming opportunities for child care centers serving school age children during the summer. Centers were also required to provide nutrition/health lessons. Many centers made sustained improvements in the nutritional quality of menu offerings and opportunities for physical activity. more...
Making is Easier for Island County Youth to Eat Well and Be Active
Island County Public Health's Healthy Island Youth Initiative uses policy and environmental strategies drawn from the Washington State Nutrition & Physical Activity Plan to provide access to healthful foods and physical activity opportunities for children in child care, schools, and the community. more...
Previously Featured
Priority Recommendation A
Adopt school-based curricula and policies that provide quality, daily physical education for all students
- Washington Senate Bill 5093 Declares State's Goals for Physical Education
Audience: K-12 Schools
Scope: Washington State
Featured: Spring 2007
Priority Recommendation B
Encourage policies that provide students with opportunities for physical activity outside of formal physical education classes
- Walking School Bus in Skagit County
Audience: Elementary Students
Scope: Lincoln Elementary School, Mount Vernon
Featured: Summer 2006
Priority Recommendation C
Provide opportunities to replace sedentary behaviors, such as watching television, with physical activity
- No Child Left Inside
Audience: Students
Scope: Washington State
Featured:Winter 2009 - Smart Screen Time Initiatives in Washington State
Audience: Children, families
Scope: Includes index of initiatives across the state
Featured:Spring 2007 - Special Issue published following Smart Screen Time Summit
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