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Session 7:
Physical activity for families
Preparing for the Session
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify ways to stay physically active
Identify ways to partner with family and friends for physical activity
Materials, Supplies, Handouts, and Equipment
In addition to the general materials, supplies, and equipment listed on pages and 2 of the
Program Leaders Guide, you will need the following:
Appendix J: GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker (one copy per participant)
Appendix K: Weekly Pledge form (one copy per participant)
0 Tips for Family Fitness Fun brochure (one per participant, plus some extras) (see information
for ordering in the following section)
Appendix Q: Energize Yourself! Stay Physically Active (one per participant, plus some extras)
(see information for ordering in the following section)
A medium-sized ball (such as a beach ball)
Photocopies of the calendar at the end of this lesson plan, or photocopied pages from an actual
calendar of the upcoming month for your program (at least one per participant), plus colored
pencils for writing on and decorating calendars
Tape for posting calendars on the wall
Original Pre– and Post–Session 6 Questionnaires to return to participants
Advance Preparation
In addition to the general advance preparation described in the Program Leader’s
Resource Guide, you will need to do the following:
Photocopy the GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker (Appendix J) and Weekly Pledge form
(Appendix K) (one copy per participant).
Make copies of the 0 Tips for Family Fitness Fun brochure for each participant, plus a few
extras. To receive a free copy of “99 Tips for Family Fitness Fun,” send a stamped-self addressed
legal size (# 0) envelope to: National Association for Sport and Physical Education, 900
Association Drive, Reston, VA 20 9 . For bulk purchases, call NASPE Publications at -800-32 ­
0789, ext. 460.
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 7