Physical Activity Objective 2
Physical Activity Opportunities for Children
Featured Programs & Activities
Call for Safe Routes to School Projects
The WA Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to Schools program funds local efforts that create safe, healthy alternatives to riding the bus or driving children to school. Eligible projects can focus on engineering improvements, education and encouragement activities, or enforcement efforts. more
Previously Featured
Priority Recommendation A
Adopt school-based curricula and policies that provide quality, daily physical education for all students
- Bring Quality PE to Your School District
Audience: K-12 Schools
Scope:Statewide
Featured: March 2011
Priority Recommendation B
Encourage policies that provide students with opportunities for physical activity outside of formal physical education classes
- Children Benefit from Shared Use in Spokane
Audience: School districts, non-profits
Scope: Statewide
Featured: December 2011 - Evaluation Shows that Screen Time Training Leads to Policy Development
Audience: Child care professionals
Scope: Statewide
Featured: September 2011 - Schools Out Washington Calls for Active Summer Environments for Kids
Audience: Children, Care-givers
Scope: Statewide
Featured: June 2011 - More Safe Routes to Schools in Washington
Audience: Elementary Students
Scope: Statewide
Featured: Fall 2010 - Walking School Bus in Skagit County
Audience: Elementary Students
Scope: Lincoln Elementary School, Mount Vernon
Featured: Summer 2006
Priority Recommendation C
Provide opportunities to replace sedentary behaviors, such as watching television, with physical activity
- Child Care Providers Adopt Screen Time Policies
Audience:Child Care Providers
Scope:Statewide
Featured:March 2011 - Addressing Screen Time in Afterschool and Summer Programs
Audience:Out of school care professionals
Scope:Statewide
Featured:Spring 2010 - Fit Fun in the Summer Sun
Audience:Upper elementary students, families, and school staff
Scope:Selected Schools in Washington, Oregon, Idaho
Featured:Fall 2009 - Unplugged and Media Savvy
Audience:Child care centers, school age children
Scope:Pullman, Whitman County
Featured:Fall 2009
- No Child Left Inside
Audience: Students
Scope: Washington State
Featured:Winter 2009 - Smart Screen Time Initiatives in Washington State
Audience: Children, families
Scope: Includes index of initiatives across the state
Featured:Spring 2007 - Special Issue published following Smart Screen Time Summit
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