Physical Activity (PA)

Bingocize™ consists of two 60 minute sessions per week. Each session begins with the participants sitting at tables with bingo cards and exercise equipment (balance pads and resistance bands). After every two exercises, a bingo letter and number combination is announced for the game. The pattern is continued until a participant wins the game. The programs goals are to improve mobility, balance, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in older adult populations.

Community-based PA and self-management education program. Includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. Can be done by individuals using Walk with Ease workbook on their own, or by groups led by trained leaders. Structured 6-week multi-component program. Group sessions include socialization time, pre-walk informational mini lectures, warm ups and cool downs, and a 10-35 minute walking period.

Virtual components have been added. See Source/Virtual Contact
Information column. Cost of $89 for training and access to curriculum.

Companion to Parents in Action. 4 lesson plans, each 60-90 minutes, cover how parents and schools can work together, foods and beverages, PA, joint use and identifying problems and solutions. Free download of curriculum with link.

Source:
Project LEAN

Link:
http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/docuserfiles/ParentLessonPlans.pdf

Educator's Handbook, 4 lessons (each about 45 minutes), participant handouts, marketing brochure, optional handouts. Topics: MyPlate family meals, food and PA, vegetables and fruits, active family time. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA FNS

Link:
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/myplate-my-family

NEOPB adaptation of Fruit, Vegetable, and Physical Activity Toolbox for Community Educators, with shortened lessons. 7 lessons and handouts. Lessons must be provided in a series (Section 1-7). Section 8 is optional. Section 4 Choose Healthy Beverages can be used as a single session. 

Source:
NEOPB

Link:
Access via the WebStore Front or contact [email protected].

An interactive 9 lesson curriculum which teaches the 2015 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate messaging using a dialog based approach. Lessons are 90-120 minutes long and include hands-on activities, PA, tasting and tips.Review set of Educator lesson guides, handouts and NERI is available for $155.

Source:
Colorado State University

Link:
http://www.eatingsmartbeingactive.com

Six 1-hour workshops based on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the PA Guidelines for Americans. Each workshop includes a lesson plan, learning objectives, talking points, hands-on activities, videos, and handouts. For community educators, health promoters, dietitians/ nutritionists, cooperative extension agents, and others to teach to adults in a wide variety of community settings.

Healthy environmental and policy changes within faith communities. Healthy eating and  physical activity.  Community-based program focusing on multiple levels of the SEM. Digital copy can be ordered from website for $100.

Source:
North Carolina State University, NCSU Cooperative Extension

Link:
https://faithfulfamilies.com/what-we-do/our-approach/direct-peer-education/

A nutrition and physical activity curriculum for 6-8 year old children and their parents. Families learn how healthy snacks and fun physical activity contribute to health. Designed for child-adult pairs to learn about nutrition and fitness while having fun together.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
Restricted Access - Pending approval for use by programs outside of UC ANR; please contact CalFresh Healthy Living, UC State Office at [email protected]

The WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum uses youth's interest in sports to teach them about healthy eating and hydration to fuel a healthy, active body for life. This knowledge helps athletes manage body weight and avoid unwanted weight gain in adulthood. The curriculum was pilot-tested with high school soccer players, but the content is applicable to all active adolescents and can be adapted for youth involved in many different sports and activities. The curriculum contains seven modules with powerpoint slides and instructor notes.Free download from website.