Exercise - Ideas for School Improvement
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Submit to the school site-based council a wellness policy that requires a healthy amount of physical activity for each student in the school.

Develop a wellness plan for your school that makes it possible for all students to exercise at least 30 minutes every day.

Organize athletic activities (such as intramural sports or after school activities) in which every student may participate.

Submit to the school site-based council a wellness policy that requires a healthy amount of physical activity for each student over the course of the school year.

Conduct a physical fitness event or “fitness day” at your school. Include a way for each student/parent/community member to create a long-term plan for personal fitness.

Using both the Health and Safety Inventory and the Transportation Inventory, propose to the school site-based council an easy and safe method for students to walk or bike to school.

Using both the Health and Safety Inventory and the Transportation Inventory, suggest to the PTA a location and description of a one-mile bike or walking path on school grounds or within the school neighborhood. A brochure could also be distributed to school families and community members.

Locate and test health and fitness curriculum that students would enjoy and find beneficial.