Action for Healthy Kids
You can help improve children's nutrition and physical activity by joining Maine's Action for Healthy Kids team.
www.actionforhealthykids.org/state.php

Activity Program Directory
This CDC web site is a state-based Physical Activity Program Directory.  Click on your state find a list of physical activity and nutrition programs in your area.
apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DNPAProg/StateV.asp

American Cancer Society
Generation Fit Action Packet
Improving School Health: A Guide to the Role of the School Health Coordinator
Improving School Health: A Guide to School Health Councils
www.cancer.org

California Project LEAN
Playing the Policy Game: Preparing Teen Leaders to Take Action on Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Phone: (916) 323-4742
www.dhs.ca.gov/lean

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)
Division of Adolescent and School Health
Adolescent and School Health Program Funding Database
School Health Index for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity Website
Kids Walk-to-School Program

Coaches Code of Conduct from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
The effect that a sport coach has on young athletes is apparent in the way the athletes conduct themselves. Although that influence is not always a positive one, the coach-athlete relationship provides an opportunity to help maximize the development of the athlete physically, mentally and social/emotionally.
www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/coaches.pdf

Disabled Sports USA
Established in 1967, this website offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events.
www.dsusa.org/

Guidelines on Lightning Safety: A Position Statement from the National Athletic Trainers Association
A position statement from the National Athletic Trainers Association, adapted and reprinted by The National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
www.aahperd.org/NASPE/pdf_files/pos_papers/guidelines_lightning.pdf

MAHPERD Powerpoint Presentation 2006
Updates and annoucements regarding Maine Learning Results Proposed 2007 Revisions, presented at the Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference November 2006.
MAHPERD Presentation

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
NASPE seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public.
www.aahperd.org/naspe

PE Links Electronic Newsletter
PELINKS4U is a non-profit program of Central Washington University dedicated to promoting active and healthy lifestyles.
www.pelinks4u.org

Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Plan
Maine PAN Plan: The Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan 2005-2010 is intended for health professionals, business leaders, the food industry, policymakers, educators, the media, and citizens to use as a guiding document to improve the health and well-being of Maine people
www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp/

Physical Education is Critical to a Complete Education: A Position Paper from NASPE
Physical education plays a critical role in educating the whole student. The benefits of physical education can affect both academic learning and physical activity patterns of students. The healthy, physically active student is more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful. Quality physical education programs in our nation’s schools are essential in developing motor skills, physical fitness and understanding of concepts that foster lifelong healthy lifestyles.
www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/pe_critical.pdf

Project PAM - Professionals Allied for Movement Guidelines
Project P.A.M. guidelines are for implementing adapted physical education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and therapeutic recreation in Maine schools, prepared under the direction of the Maine Task Force on Adapted Physical Education.
PAM Guidelines

Recess in Elementary Schools: A Position Paper from NASPE
A Position Paper of the Council on Physical Education for Children And The National Association for Sport and Physical Education
www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/RecessforElementarySchoolStudents.pdf

Tobacco-Free Sports Initiative
The web site provides sports initiative materials, such as: The Tobacco Free Sports Handbook, and The Smoke-Free Soccer Coach's Manual.
www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sports

WinterKids
WinterKids is a nonprofit organization committed to helping children develop lifelong habits of health, education, and physical fitness. There are seven exciting programs to help accomplish this goal.
www.winterkids.org/intro.htm