Keeping Kids Active

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Goal:

Motivate kids to be active during daycare

Teach children how machines work

Provide machines that are beneficial for health but fun enough to appeal to kids!

Why is it important to motivate kids to be active?

Perform better academically Lower risk of type 2 Diabetes More likely to develop positive habits Build self-esteem Stronger muscles/bones Weight control Better sleep

Elementary Kidzcore Lateral Snowboarder

Lateral movements Swivel foot base Cardiovascular and/or fat burner Resistance created by users body

weight Exercises: triceps, deltoids,

trapezius, external obliques, central core muscles

Elementary Kidzcore Lateral Snowboarder

Price: $1,495.00 Found at: http://

os.fitnessandkids.com/product_info.php/cPath/28/products_id/179/osCsid/b49aa11de7cffae40ae9dccde53238bd

Star Walker

Cardiovascular circuit Raises and maintains heart rate

w/monitor Upper body ergometer Balance and coordination Computer reads speed, time, distance,

calories Adjustable tension

Star Walker Price: $1,875.00 Found at:

http://os.fitnessandkids.com/product_info.php/cPath/28/products_id/86/osCsid/b49aa11de7cffae40ae9dccde53238bd

Skywalker 123 Jump Trampoline

36 inch square bouncer Improve coordination Develop number recognition Handlebar for safety Spinner corresponds with numbers to

create games Cardiovascular workout

Skywalker 123 Jump Trampoline

Price: $ 55.99 Found at: Toys R

Us

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11935732

Sports Tutor Kids Tennis Twist Ball Machine

Compact and lightweight Easy to operate Shoots tennis ball every 5 seconds Adjustable range Hand-eye coordination Full body workout

Sports Tutor Kids Tennis Twist Ball Machine

Price: $229.00 Found at: Tennis

Express http://www.tennisexpress.com/SPORTS-TUTOR-Kids-Tennis-Twist-Ball-Machine-AC-7562

Kohl’s Kids Rock Stars

Set goals Track activity Learn healthy tips Various games to get moving (treasure

hunt, rock band) Personalized certificates for achieving

goals Educational

Kohl’s Kids Rock Stars

Price: FREE Found at:

http://www.kohlshealthykidsandfamilies.com/krs

In Conclusion:

Total price: $3,654.99

Motivating kids to exercise daily leads to: Longer, happier lives Practicing healthy habits Higher self-esteem More energy Teach kids to understand how different

machines work

References:

http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/active_kids.html#

http://family.go.com/parenting/pkg-teen/article-781156-benefits-of-keeping-active-t/

http://www.kohlshealthykidsandfamilies.com/krs