After School Recess
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AFTER SCHOOL RECESSDeana Wood
Goal:
Increase physical activity among elementary students
Specifically, inner city schools on low budget
Current after school programs are indoors & only offer board game-like activities
Replace this wasted time with additional outdoor recreation
This Package
Allows for 30 students to be active at once
Can be used in already establish recess area
Offers several activities to choose from
The Difference
An extremely low package priceWhy?
Fits the tight budget of many schools Money saved from this program can be
used for educational purposes More schools with this program = less
inactive children Active children -> set up for active
future -> decreased risk of chronic disease
1. Sidewalk Chalk
Easy instrument can create endless amounts of games
Hop scotch, alphabet grids, four square, boundaries for several games, etc.
Various colors stimulate creativity & art ability
No permanent damage, washes away with a nice rain shower
1. Sidewalk Chalk
Can be purchased at closest Walmart Assorted boxes run for $6.00 (5 boxes) X ($6) = $30.00
2. Jump Ropes
Repeated jumping in place: forwards, backwards, or with tricks
Improves cardio fitness, muscular leg strength, & quickly burns calories
Competition! Who can jump the longest or do the
coolest tricks Exercise while interacting with peers
2. Jump Ropes
Pack of 3 sold on Discount School Supply site
Quality ropes made to last, not cheap
3 pack price ($7) X (10 packs) = $30.00
3. Hula-hoop's
Lightly twirl the hoop above the waist in counterclockwise motion
Move body forward & backward with hoop’s rotation to keep it going during contests
Improves spinal flexibility & coordination (crucial for development)
3. Hola-hoop’s
Best deal purchased by the dozen
Price Buster Sports online offers multiple colors in 24 pack
Price: ($31) x (1 pack) = $31.00
4. Assorted Ball Set Each pack includes
a football, soccer, rubber & foam ball
Constructed with safe materials that won’t cause injuries
Creates many traditional games in combination with sidewalk chalk
4. Assorted Ball Set
Great deal offered on Mansion Athletics website
Colors in package differ with every order
4 pack price: ($44) X (4 packs) = $176.00
5.The Beep Test
Also known as Multi-stage Fitness Test Mark 2 parallel lines exactly 20
meters apart with sidewalk chalk Recorded audio “beep” sound will
direct runner to reach line by certain duration
Time reduces each round Forces runner to increase pace ->
increases heart rate
5. The Beep Test Software can be downloaded for
free on Beep Test Academy online then put on blank disk
Requires basic stereo to play CD or tape
The After School Recess Package1. Sidewalk Chalk2. Jump Ropes3. Hola-hoops’4. Assorted Ball Set5. Beep Test Package Deal = $267.00 Distribute affordable package to as
many schools as possible NOW