Parent Resources

For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email Fitness&Health@schools.nyc.gov.

The following links offer additional learning tools for parents, families, and students.

NYC Department of Education Resources
C.H.A.M.P.S. Middle School Sports and Fitness League

NYC FITNESSGRAM which helps students learn about and measure components of health-related fitness: aerobic endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Includes translations in multiple languages.

Other Agencies and Organizations
Alliance for a Healthier Generation

American Cancer Society - Prevention and Early Detection

BAM! Body and Mind

Everyday Choices For a Healthier Life

Fruits and Vegetables - More Matters

Go Girl World

Helping Children Reach a Healthy Weight

Kidnetic

New Physical Activity Guidelines (October 2008)

New York Road Runners Foundation

NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

Shape Up America!

United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutritional Service