Physical Activity

Additional Resources

The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative: A model for collaboration and comprehensive efforts
An interview with San Diego County Childhood Obesity director Cheryl Moder that provides a useful case study in cooperation and collaboration involving everyone in the community, including schools, as very important contributors to strategies and solutions.

Special Report: School Health and Leadership
Three articles explore the role of school leadership in addressing school wellness and childhood obesity. Topics include Advocating for School Wellness, Building Community Partnerships, and Ensuring Sustainability (American School Board Journal, 2/09)

Mind and Body
New research ties physical activity and fitness to academic success (American School Board Journal, 3/06)

Getting to Wellness
Food, Fitness, and Learning for Life - What Your Schools Can Do (American School Board Journal Special Report, 10/05)

Overweight, unfit students are costly for school systems
(School Board News, 10/12/2004)

P.E. Should Be Part of Students' Daily Diet
(American School Board Journal, 5/02)