Rebecca Battista, Shannon Siegel - Alternative Activities to Promote Activity and Improve Fitness in Children and Youth

Featuring a Tutorial Lecture at the 2009 ACSM annual meeting, Alternative Activitiesto Promote Activity and Improve Fitness in Children and Youth discusses the factthat fundamental motor skills are key to making kids active and examines therelationship between motor development (actual and perceived motorcompetence) and activity. The DVD reviews alternative activities that can engagechildren and youth, while also detailing factors to consider in these activities.

• Activities That Engage Youth
• Active Video Games
• Rock Climbing
• Bouldering
• Challenge/Ropes Courses
• Geocaching
• How to Implement Activity Programs