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Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Physical Activity ENGLISH
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Parenting with activity demands a division of responsibility. Parents provide structure, safety and opportunities. Children determine how much and whether to move and the manner of moving.
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Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Physical Activity SPANISH
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Parenting with activity demands a division of responsibility. Parents provide structure, safety and opportunities. Children determine how much and whether to move and the manner of moving.
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Painted Playgrounds Toolkit Training
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A toolkit providing activities for painted stencils that promote children’s physical activity and fundamental motor skill development.
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Painted Playgrounds Toolkit
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A toolkit providing activities for painted stencils that promote children’s physical activity and fundamental motor skill development.
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SNAP-Ed Physical Activity Resources
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These SNAP-Ed program resources teach important physical activity concepts. Additionally, SNAP-Ed funds projects from active transport to using parks and public spaces.
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Grant Training Part 2: Research and Application (2 of 2)
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Grant Training Part 2 of 2, presented by Pinnacle Prevention in 2023.
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Grant Training Part 1: Collective Impact and Community Partnership (1 of 2)
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Grant Training Part 1 of 2, presented by Evelyn Whitmer & Rhegan Derfus in 2023.
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Adaptive Physical Activity
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In this training, learn about how Adaptive Physical Activity can support movement for all. Part of the FY25 disability inclusion series, this training was provided by Dr. Lauren Lieberman of SUNY Brockport.
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Engage Community Members in 10 minutes or Less
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Community engagement webinar presented on 11/9/23. Simple strategies to incorporate more community engagement. Facilitated discussion of successful strategies from AZ Health Zone local implementing agencies.
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Fulfilling the Promise of Community Engagement
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Community Engagement webinar presented on 5/29/24. Strategies for using the information gathered through consulting, involving and collaborating.
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Built Environment x Community Engagement
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Panel Webinar presented 12/4/2024. Exploring the intersection of Built Environment projects and Community Engagement through real-world success stories.
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ACCESS to Play Facilitation Guide
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ACCESS to Play was written by members of the AZ Health Zone State Implementation Team in the FY2021-2025 Grant Cycle with the assistance of local implementing agencies. This guide was created based on a need for resources as identified by local implementing agencies.
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Person-Centered Tips for Active Living
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This resource and tip sheet is designed to support person-centered approaches for Active Living strategies and activities.
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Safe Routes for Youth – Supporting and Empowering Teen Leaders in Vision Zero
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Vision Zero initiatives around the country are moving to create a major cultural shift in how people relate to transportation and what they expect from their transportation systems. Young people, who have always been at the forefront of cultural and social change, will play an essential role in the success of this work.
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Physical Activity Guidelines – 2nd Edition
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This report discusses the importance of each of the five settings and its relation to youth physical activity, presents a review of and conclusions about the strength of evidence supporting interventions to increase physical activity, and describes research needs. The report also discusses several notable precedents for policy involvement in youth physical activity, describes the potential for policy and programs to further encourage increased physical activity among youth, and discusses other approaches to consider in developing strategies to increase physical activity among youth.
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NRPA Safe Routes to Parks
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The NRPA Safe Routes to Parks Resource Guide is intended to provide professionals (park and recreation and their allied professionals) with resources to support the implementation of the Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework. Under each section of the framework, links to relevant resources are listed as well as a brief description of their contents. These resources include toolkits, assessments, online tools, case studies, and more and were developed by NRPA, partner organizations, and leaders in the field.
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Step By Step: How to Start a Walking School Bus At Your School
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The purpose of this guide is to provide a clear description of how to plan and organize a walking school bus using adult volunteers as leaders. This step-by-step guide outlines how to plan and implement a walking school bus for your school, and includes proven tools, tips and resources for a fast and easy start. Whether or not you are familiar with SRTS, this guide will get you started on the right foot.
Safe Routes to Schools Talking Points: A Factsheet to Help Create Safe Routes to School in Your Community_EN_ES
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This fact sheet provides talking points and information to help communities create Safe Routes to School programs and policies. English_Spanish
Slow Your Streets a How-To Guide For Pop-Up Traffic Calming
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These successful demonstrations showcased proven methods of slowing traffic and increasing safety with traffic calming designs. The demonstrations were used to educate community members, elected officials, and city staff on how we can work together to create safer, more vibrant, and healthier communities. These educational events have the potential to influence policy change for better street design.
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Going and Growing – Walking Club
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Congratulations on getting your Club up and walking! You got the motivated, now keep them motivated for big success. Use these tips to make sure your Walking Club doesn't break stride.
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