Kristina Cavallo

Parent University 2014

Family Fitness 

Prospect School

Importance of Movement

Movement offers many benefits to children:

*Helps brain development*Promotes Self Concept *Enhances Self Esteem*Social skills*Promotes an active lifestyle to last a

lifetime.

Importance of Activity*Childhood obesity is more prevalent each day.

*15.7% of kids are OVERWEIGHT

*16.3% of kids are OBESE

*70% of obese children will grow up to become obese adults

Why do children need Physical Activity?

Benefits Include:*Weight Control*Blood Pressure Control*Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease*Reduce Risk of certain Cancers (colon, stomach,

etc.)*Reduce Risk of Diabetes*Increased quality of life and psychological well-being

Heart Disease Risk FactorsHeart Disease is the #1 killer in the country.

Preventable Risk Factors:* Sedentary lifestyle

* Smoking * High Blood Pressure* High Cholesterol

* Obesity

Solution?GET ACTIVE… children need at least 30-60 minutes of physical activity each day.

Parent Involvement:The Family should work as a team to promote a healthy lifestyle and activity.

*Use physical activity as a reward (family goes to the park, rather than food)*Buy toys/games that promote activity*Limit children’s “screen time” (TV, videogames,

computer)*Exergaming= Wii fit, Xbox Kinect *Exercise as a FAMILY UNIT

Parent Involvement

*Use pedometers*Bike Rides, Treadmills in front of TV*Commercial Break exercises/fitness*Sign up children for Sport Teams in

Community*Promote “Play dates” for physical activity

*BACKYARD FITNESS

The backyard might look like a boring landscape to some, but it can be the location for an incredible variety of activities!

*Frisbee, kickball and flag football are all games that are cheap and easy.*Wiffle Ball, basketball, baseball and soccer .*TAG Games*Obstacle courses, relay races*Visit a nearby PLAYGROUND…swings, tag, etc.

*Fitness for a Cause

*Charity and Fund raisers:

*Walks, runs and bike rides that could give a whole further meaning to your fitness.*Prepping for the event, gives everyone in

the family an excuse to get cruising around the neighborhood.

*Fitness for a CLEAN HOUSEAll seasons have something to offer in terms

of a workout.(good for parents and kids to bond)*FALL= leaf raking competition in the

fall?*WINTER= SHOVEL SNOW.. snowball fight*SUMMER= vacuuming, sweeping and mopping…. Make a mix playlist for everyone*Car wash and water fight with balloons?

*Console Fitness

*Nintendo Wii *Xbox Kinect- great alternative for video

games*Friday Night Fitness *Sport games, Wii Fit, yoga, strength

training*The Wii Balance Board, tells you progress,

charts your fitness.

*Nature Fitness

*Hiking and biking*Beach/lake… swimming, rowing, canoe, kayak* Camping—collect wood, pitch tents,

campfires*Ice skating or rollerblading*Rock-climbing

Indoor Activities *Resources for Indoor activity

*http://familyfitness.about.com/od/waystoplay/All_Kinds_of_Active_Play.htm

*http://familyfun.go.com/playtime/family-fitness-getting-active-indoors-706557/

*http://www.shapeup.org/children/pub/20T_with%20Circles_FINAL_WEB.pdf

 *http://www.shapeup.org/children/pub/15_MORE_F

INAL_WEB.pdf

*http://www.californiafamilyfitness.com/Programs/Activities/index.php

*Family Fitness Contract*Purpose: get the parents and kids to make a commitment to a physical active lifestyle

Family Activity Log*Daily Physical Activity Log is so families can organize keep track of their physical activity

*Families can plan their physical activity ahead of time so that the whole family is included.

100 Activities for the FAMILY1. Play tag

2.Play hide and seek3.Toss the football4.Play ultimate football5. Play soccer6. Play monkey in the middle7. See who can shoot 10 basket ball baskets first8. 1-on-1 (any configuration that works for your family) basketball9.Climb a tree10. Relay races

11. Go ice skating12. Play ice skating tag13. Go pick-your-own fruits (apples, strawberries) at a local farm14. Go on a hike15. Go on a bike ride16. Roll down a hill and then run back up17. Go swimming18.See who can tread water the longest19. Dive under each others’ legs in the water20. Have a splash fight

http://fitfamilytogether.com/100-fun-activities-for-family-fitness

1)Hempstead PARKS and RECREATIONoffers playgrounds, bike trails, walking trails, pool, tennishttp://www.villageofhempstead.org/directory.asp?submit=Y  

2) Brierley Park Community Center -Clinton and Dartmouth StreetsPhone:  489-3400Athletic fields, basketball courts, children's play area, weight lifting

3) Harold Mason, Jr. Memorial Playground -Washington Street (at Jackson Street)

4) Hempstead Recreation Department -335 Greenwich StreetGeorge Sandas, Superintendent of Parks Phone:  489-3400 x 247

5) Kennedy Memorial Park -335 Greenwich Street, Phone:  489-3400Athletic fields, tennis courts, children's play area, indoor aerobics & basketball facilities, pool, and arboretum walking path

**open Word Document on other areas…

Hempstead Resources for Family

*Town of Hempstead POOLS:East Meadow, Elmont, Bellmore, Oceanside- Link has hours and rates http://www.toh.li/facilities/beaches-and-pools/outdoor-pools

*Town of Hempstead PARKS:This link shows all of the available parks to go visit, what it offers and where to find it. http://www.toh.li/facilities/parks

Youth Leagues*Hempstead P.A.L.

295b South Franklin Street Hempstead, NY 11550Director: Det. Jackie Jones-Ford ----(516) 485-2180Website: www.jackiehempsteadpal.com  Ages: 5 to 18

Programs Include:

The P.A.L. currently offers to boys and girls for a small registration fee*** Dance (Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Ethnic, Point, Ballet) for ages 5 to 18,

September to June* Kung Fu for ages 5 and up, year round.* Cheerleading ages 7 to 15, October to February.* Golf ages 8 to 14, June to July.* Karate ages 5 to 18, year round.* Junior and Biddy Basketball ages 7 to 12, October to February.* Travel Basketball ages 7 to 12. December to August. * Senior Basketball ages 13 to 16, April to June.* Bowling ages 6 and up, year round.* Track and Field ages 6 and up. Early April.* Travel League Track and Field ages 6 to 18, late July. 

Questions?

Physical Education----Kristina Cavallo*Email: Kristinacavallo@mail.adelphi.edu*PROSPECT SCHOOL WEBSITE*(Handouts)…FITNESS CONTRACTS… and ACTIVITY LOGS