National Family Health & Fitness Day USA

Scheduled the last Saturday in September, this day promotes family activities that involve fitness for all members of the family. The Health Information Resource Center organizes Family Health And Fitness Day USA each year. The day was started in 1996. View our Physical Education subject area for lessons plans and resources.

Scheduled the last Saturday in September, this day promotes family activities that involve fitness for all members of the family. The Health Information Resource Center organizes Family Health And Fitness Day USA each year. The day was started in 1996. View our Physical Education subject area for lesson plans and resources.

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Diversity and Inclusion | Growing Up with Smart Cat 11
Diversity and Inclusion | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 11

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Have you noticed all the different colored leaves? Just like the leaves in the trees, we all have our own unique traits that make us special. Some of us are short. Some of us are tall. Some wear...
Money | Growing Up with Smart Cat 10
Money | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 10

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Have you ever gotten an allowance or been given some money for your birthday? What did you do with your money? Did you buy that toy you always wanted? Did you take a trip? I love to explore new places...
Manners | Growing Up with Smart Cat 9
Manners | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 9

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Showing your manners is always an important thing to do especially when you're around other people and friends. How do you show your manners? First it's important to use polite language. Learning...
Mental Health | Growing Up with Smart Cat 8
Mental Health | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 8

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Everybody has feelings. Sometimes we feel happy and sometimes we feel sad. How many feelings can you name? No matter how you feel, it is important to use words to describe your feelings and tell why...
Choosing Friends | Growing Up with Smart Cat 7
Choosing Friends | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 7

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

How many of you have made new friends this year? That's great! Good friends can be lots of fun and can help in times of need. What are some traits you look for when choosing friends? It's important to...
Positive Self View | Growing Up with Smart Cat 6
Positive Self View | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 6

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Sometimes growing up can be tough but we all have positive qualities we can use to help us along the way. Are you a hard worker? A good listener? A good reader? Are you creative? Or maybe athletic...
First Choice Fit Workout
First Choice Fit Workout

Lesson

Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Students will be learning and participating in different exercises based on the First Choice Fit series.

Character Education | Growing up with Smart Cat 5
Character Education | Growing up with Smart Cat
Episode 5

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3

How many of you want a super power? Well you may already have one. Did you know that being a good friend is a super power? In fact, it may be one of the most important super powers. Just like super...
The Five Senses | Growing Up with Smart Cat 4
The Five Senses | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 4

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3

There are five important things that help us observe and understand the world around us. Without those things, we may not be able to ride a bicycle have fun with our friends, learn at school or even...
Sleep | Growing Up with Smart Cat 2
Sleep | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 2

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3

Did you know that whenever you go to sleep while you're off dreaming of crazy adventures, your body is working hard for you. That's right. Getting a good night's sleep can make you healthier and...
Plank | First Choice Fit
Plank | First Choice Fit

Video

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A plank, we call it a plank because we want your back as flat as possible, just like a diving board.
The Perfect Push-Up | First Choice Fit
The Perfect Push-Up | First Choice Fit

Video

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A classic exercise that we all know of is the push-up, but we call this one the perfect push-up because the cues are so important if you want to strengthen every part of your body.
Turkish Get Up | First Choice Fit
Turkish Get Up | First Choice Fit

Video

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

In sports, your body is put in so many awkward situations. Your leg may be under you, your arm may be over you, so we train using a movement that's called the Turkish Get Up. The Turkish Get Up is...
RDL | First Choice Fit
RDL | First Choice Fit

Video

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

An RDL is an easy, safe, effective exercise for strengthening your hamstrings and strengthening your glute muscles.
High Knees | First Choice Fit
High Knees | First Choice Fit

Video

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

High knees offers a high-intensity anaerobic exercise that you can do in the comfort of your home. This exercise is an effective way to lose weight.
Shoulder Tap | First Choice Fit
Shoulder Tap | First Choice Fit

Video

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A great core exercise that you can do while also working on shoulder stability and ankle stability, is shoulder tap.
Safety on Wheels | Growing Up with Smart Cat 1
Safety on Wheels | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 1

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Being safe is an important part of growing up. To stay safe from cars and trucks always pay attention and make sure they can see you. Look left and right to be aware of your surroundings. Always use...
Jogging | Exercise with Smart Cat
Jogging | Exercise with Smart Cat

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5

Hi, boys and girls! Hop up and let's jog in place! Ready? Here we go! Good work! Now stretch one leg out like this! And now the other! Can you march? Let's march like we're in a parade! Good work!
Stretching | Exercise with Smart Cat
Stretching | Exercise with Smart Cat

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5

Can you stretch your leg out while I count to three? One, two, three! Good work! Now let's stretch the other leg out! One, two, three! Good job! Now let's step side-to-side and kick back! Good balance...
Picking Apples | Exercise with Smart Cat
Picking Apples | Exercise with Smart Cat

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5

Let's pretend we're picking apples - and putting them in a basket! Good picking! Can you skip? 1-2-3-Go! Let's skip and clap! Skip and clap in a circle! Raise your arms up high! That was fun! Good...