1  One hour of physical activity each day.

Take home message: 

1. Families must plan physical activity into their day
2. Find creative ways for families to be active- don’t need fancy equipment- just have fun
3. Take a FIT BREAK- short bursts of activity that can quickly add up

FIT Kit 1 contents: 
 

• FIT Kit 1 Handout (pdf)
• Example toys and games for kids and families to be active. Buy these examples to show them- families have to be reminded that old fashioned games are good for them!
  • Small Soccer ball or football
  • Frisbee
  • Jump-rope
  • Pedometer
• Handouts: use these handouts to help families plan to be active.
  • FIT Breaks (pdf)
  • Activity Tracker (pdf)

Additional Resources

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/live-it

          - WE CAN (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition)

          - tips and handouts for tracking physical activity and getting the
            family moving  

http://www.americaonthemove.org

          -online resource for promoting healthy lifestyle and active living. You can purchase two          pedometers for $12.00 from their site

http://www.BAM.gov/sub_physicalactivity/index.html

-great interactive site from the CDC targeted at 9-13 year olds. BAM! (Body and Mind) provides information to encourage kids to stay active with a great interactive site.

http://www.myeatsmartmovemore.com/st_movemore.html

          -Being Active Anywhere Handout

          -Ten Ways to Fit Fitness into Every Day

          -great general resource to encourage daily physical activity