1. W.O.W. – Working on Wellness

2. What is Wellness? Wellness is defined as being in a state or condition of good physical and mental health.

3. Did You Know? In 2007, the federal government passed a law requiring all public schools in the United States to have an “official” wellness policy. Have you ever seen this document? Have other teachers in your district seen it? Who is policing your wellness policy?

4. Related Standards Virginia PE SOL Standard 5: Demonstrate a physically active lifestyle, including activity within and outside of the physical education setting. (Physically Active Lifestyle) NASPE Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, selfexpression, and/or social interaction.

5. Great Ways to Get Started Get Active. Get Fit. (Oct. – Nov. 2013) Virginia Healthy Youth Day (January 2014) National Sport and Physical Education Week (May 1-7, 2013) Jam World Record (Sept. 23, 2013) International Walk to School Day (Oct. 3, 2013)

6. Nutrition Programming WOW announcements Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant/ Resources ChooseMyPlate.gov

7. Physical Activity Ideas Running or Walking Clubs Fitness Clubs Jump Rope Demonstration Teams Step Teams Dance Clubs

8. Physical Fitness for the Community Fun Runs Family Fun and Fitness Nights Bike Rodeos Amazing Race

9. Physical Activity for the Classroom Just Dance!! Just Dance Brain Breaks Fit Families of America (FFAME)

10. Sharing Messages through Video National Sport and PE Week Jam World Record

11. Contact Info Chad Triolet ctriolet@gmail.com www.PErocks.com www.noodlegames.net