Physical Activity at School RWJF Priority: Increase the time,
intensity and duration of physical activity during the school
day and out-of-school programs Schools play a critical role in
helping children lead active, healthy lives. By requiring active
participation in daily physical education classes, providing
activity breaks throughout the day, and supporting walking and
bicycling to school, schools can increase students’ physical
activity. After-school programs located in schools, parks and
recreational centers also can develop innovative ways to help
children be active. The resources below, from RWJF grantees and
partners, highlight recent efforts to examine and develop
programs and policies that help children be active before,
during and after the school day.