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Online companion to the PBS broadcast, with resources and information for teens and educators on sports participation.
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/sports_index.html
Meet the boys and girls of Santa Clara, CA on the competition and exhibition jump rope team. Features team photos, tournament results, and basic skills for jumping rope.
http://www.jumpingforjoy.org/
Fun learning adventure on how kids can play smart, avoid injuries, and getting the body in shape after an injury.
http://www.smartplay.net/
Tells why exercise is important and explores the many benefits of physical activity.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/work_it_out.html
Article explains why some kids don't like sports and other ways to get exercise.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/no_sports.html
Tells how to get great exercise no matter what the weather is like or who's around.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/what_time.html
Explains why some kids feel pressure while competing and tell what do it if it happens to you.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/pressure.html
Explains why some kids weigh more, what a healthy weight means, when to see a doctor, and tips for eating and exercise.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/fat_thin.html
Training information for young and beginning sprinters. Aimed at athletes as young as 8. From Sydney Athletics.
http://www.oztrack.com/devsp.html
Australian organization that encourages healthier lifestyles through fitness classes.
http://www.fitpoint.com.au
Information about nutrition and physical activity for kids and teachers.
http://www.kidshealthandfitness.org.au/
Offers simple exercises and healthy recipes.
http://activekidz.com.au/
Features athletics-related games, downloads, competitions and news items for 8-15 year olds.
http://www.ukazone.net/
Guides to help make wise choices about daily living.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-u...p/paguide/child_youth/index.html
Instructions on the equipment needed, variations, muscle groups exercised, and basic workout tips for jump rope beginners.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/jumprope.html
The Thinkquest crew teaches kids about jumping rope with jump rope skills, quiz, and information on how exercise keeps the heart healthy and bodies fit.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5407/
Kids learn about sports, fitness, and healthy bodies from a team of elementary school students.
http://library.thinkquest.org/4139/
Short article about eating disorders, weight as a health indicator, and the importance of exercise.
http://www.warm2kids.com/guest/teen/26/96/372/index.htm
Student project offers tips on diet, exercise, and diabetes prevention. Includes chat forum. [Free membership required for chat.]
http://healthyllama.com
Article tells how genes affect weight, how to get active, ways to watch what you eat, and staying healthy.
http://www.toneteen.com/health/TakeCharge.pdf
Interactive webquest designed to help seventh and eighth grade students learn about diet and exercise.
http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/vawall/