after school recess

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