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UKA Zone - http://www.ukazone.net/
Features athletics-related games, downloads, competitions and news items for 8-15 year olds. |
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Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Living - http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/child_youth/index.html
Guides to help make wise choices about daily living. |
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Kid-Fit - http://library.thinkquest.org/4139/
Kids learn about sports, fitness, and healthy bodies from a team of elementary school students. |
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Jump Into A Healthy Life - http://library.thinkquest.org/5407/
The Thinkquest crew teaches kids about jumping rope with jump rope skills, quiz, and information on how exercise keeps the heart healthy and bodies fit. |
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Why Exercise Is Cool - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/work_it_out.html
Tells why exercise is important and explores the many benefits of physical activity. |
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5 Fun Ways to Health and Fitness - http://www.kidshealthandfitness.org.au/
Information about nutrition and physical activity for kids and teachers. |
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Jumping for Joy - http://www.jumpingforjoy.org/
Meet the boys and girls of Santa Clara, CA on the competition and exhibition jump rope team. Features team photos, tournament results, and basic skills for jumping rope. |
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In the Mix - http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/sports_index.html
Online companion to the PBS broadcast, with resources and information for teens and educators on sports participation. |
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4 Teen Weight Loss - http://www.4teenweightloss.com/
Offers healthy diet tips for overweight teenagers trying to lose weight including camp research, articles and quizzes. |
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Active Kidz - http://activekidz.com.au/
Offers simple exercises and healthy recipes. |
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Viterbo University: Diet and Exercise Webquest - http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/vawall/
Interactive webquest designed to help seventh and eighth grade students learn about diet and exercise. |
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Tone Teen: Take Charge of Your Health - http://www.toneteen.com/health/TakeCharge.pdf
Article tells how genes affect weight, how to get active, ways to watch what you eat, and staying healthy. |
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What's the Right Weight for Me? - http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/fat_thin.html
Explains why some kids weigh more, what a healthy weight means, when to see a doctor, and tips for eating and exercise. |
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Taking the Pressure Off Sports Competition - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/pressure.html
Explains why some kids feel pressure while competing and tell what do it if it happens to you. |
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Jumping Rope - http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/jumprope.html
Instructions on the equipment needed, variations, muscle groups exercised, and basic workout tips for jump rope beginners. |
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Get Fit - http://www.presidentschallenge.org/pdf/getfit.pdf
Handbook from the President's Council on Physical Fitness helps kids and teens, ages 6 to 17, learn about warming up, aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance, and cooling down. Includes information about awards and programs. |
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Fitness For Kids - http://www.presidentschallenge.org/home_kids.aspx
Learn about the President's Fitness Challenge and how to participate. Includes award information, activity logs, and applications. (Requires registration to access logs and forms.) |
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BBC - Health: Health calculators - http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/your_weight/bmimetric_index.shtml
Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), life expectancy, and calories burned in favorite activities. |