| Kids Running - Great Web Site for information on Youth Running |
| Kids site from the Center for Disease Control on Body and Mind - A site for kids on BODY AND MIND sponsored by the Center for Disease Control. Also a teachers section. |
| Kids Health website from medical experts - Medical experts from the Nemours Corporation provide health and fitness information for kids, teens, and parents. |
| American Running program for walking and running - An informational site that also includes a 12 week youth program for "one on one" walking and running. |
| State of California "Active California" initiative - California Council on Physical Fitness and Sports initiative for a Healthy California. Many links to other resources and information. |
| Kidshealth.org - the most visited website for children's health - From the private company called Nemours. The largest and most visited website on children's health. Physician information as well as sections for kids, teens, and parents. Highly recommended. |
| Davidkatzmd.com Excellent information for teachers use - Dr. Katz has two superb programs you can download and use in the classroom or with any youth group.
1. Nutrition Dectectives - Teaching kids to make healthy choices.
2. ABC for Fitness - 5 minute activity bursts in the classroom
Go to davidkatzmd.com and you can download this very useful information as well as learn about and fight childhood obesity. |
| Youth Fitness module in American Council on Fitness website - The American Council on Fitness (ACE) website has a module in their youth fitness section with free material for educators starting fitness/nutrition programs for 3rd to 5th graders. At some point they will start charging $95 for this program. You can download it from the website. |
| Adaptive P.E. Information - This website has a tremendous amount of information on how to handle children with special needs. Activities, etc. |
| State of Florida Health Insurance for Kids information - Florida information on health plan and insurance for children. Many links for evaluation and medical studies as well. |
| Girls on the Run - Great Web Site for information on Youth Running - with advice specifically aimed at young girls |
| Go Girl Go national life/athletic program - A nationwide curriculum program based on testimonials and stories of world class female athletes comments on important young women's issues. |
| Women's Sports Foundation - Homepage of the Women's Sports Foundation with sports and fitness information for women and girls. |
| Fitness and Health site for Girls - Government website specifically aimed at fitness and health and lifestyle tips for girls |
| Girl Power website for girls aged 9 to 13 - Website for 9 to 13 year old girls with information on health, fitness, and other issues. |
| Women's and Girls Physical Activity - A website from the Melpomene Organization dedicated to promoting physical activity of girls and women. |
| Kids Running - Web Site with information on Youth Running |
| Kidnetic.com - exercises and health on-line - This website provides fitness information and health information and even some fitness challenges you can do while on-line. |
| Child and Youth Health website from Austrailia - A very complete website on children and youth health issues - with links for different ages. Fitness, health, relevant issues, safety, hot topics of the day. |
| Youth Runner Magazine - A magazine for the more serious competitive youth runner. |
| Way Cool Running - Web Site with information on Youth Running |
| Presidents Fitness Challenge - The Presidents fitness challenge website. A series of programs and activities are suggested that you can do. Also health and fitness and diet information. |
| International Walk to School - International program to support healthy children and safety by encouraging walking to school and community development of safe routes. |
| Get Active/Stay Active website and teacher advice - Website where teachers can register students to build a fitness journal and qualify for President's Fitness Challenge. Also to get fitness advice. |
| President's Council on Fitness Website - President's Council on Fitness website with information on Health and Fitness. |
| HELP Program in Monterey County - Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Principles Program in Monterey County |
| Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention - Suggestions for small things you can do to live healthier and lose weight. |
| Harvest of the Month nutrition and food information - A wonderful and comprehensive website on healthy food and nutrition. Special sections for teachers and monthly curriculum advice are included. We recommend this one! |
| Nutrition and Food Values - Information on Nutrition and food values - interactive calculator for determining nutrition in your own food. |
| Information about Fruits and Vegetables - Website for the Five a Day program. Promoting 5 to 9 servings of Fruits and Vegetables per day. |
| No Junk Food organization - A website created to provide knowledge and alternatives to Junk Food. School fundraising alternatives using healthy food rather than cookies and cakes, etc. |
| Information on Fruits and Vegetables - Information on Fruits and Vegetables with recipes for healthy eating and living |
| School Nutrition - American School Food Service Assoc. - Information on school nutrition and advice from the American School Food Service Association. Recipes, information, education. |
| U.C. Cooperative Extension - Family Nutrition Education Program - University of California Cooperative ExtensionProgram on Family Nutrition. Call Kathleen Nolan at 759-7373 if any questions. This program also coordinates a Walk Across Monterey County program in schools. |
| The Food Trust Organization - The Food Trust confronts the epidemic of childhood obesity. The mission is affordable and nutritious food, increase access to nutritious food, and being an advocate for better public policy. |
| National Farm to School organization - Connects schools to local farms. School based gardens for nutritious food. Improving student nutrition in the schools. |
| Big Sur International Marathon - Link to the Big Sur International Marathon website. |
| Big Sur Half Marathon - Link to the Big Sur Half Marathon Website. |
| Team USA Monterey Bay - Link to Team USA Monterey Bay website. Elite runners living and training on the Monterey Peninsula and helping with the JUST RUN program. |
| Don's Run Web - A website created and maintained by a local Monterey Bay runner that has links to about 150 websites about running |
| Wednesday Night Laundry Runners - Local link for information about the only USATF adult running club in Monterey County |
| Runner's World - Link to the primary running magazine in the Country. |
| Salinas Valley Kids - Link for activities for kids in the Salinas Valley. |
| Montery Bay Kids - website showing Monterey Bay area activities for kids - A wonderful website to keep Monterey Bay area kids and their parents informed of local activities. |
| Monterey Bay Parents - information for parents in the Monterey Bay Area - A wonderful website to keep Monterey Bay parents informed about resources and activities in the Monterey Bay area. |
| Monterey Kids - Link for activities for kids in the Monterey area. |
| Smoke-Free Kids - Website on Youth Smoking Prevention |
| CDC Tips for Youth Smoking Prevention - Center for Disease Control Information on Prevention of Youth Smoking |
| D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education - National Website for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program - Drug Prevention for Youth. |
| Learning Through Sports - Educational Software for K through 8th grade that is used for math and language learning as well as character development and sportsmanship. Using sports as a learning tool. |
| Youth Sports Parenting - Mom's Team website with information on Youth sports parenting for parents with children from age 5 to 18. |
| Center for Sports Parenting - WEbsite of the National Center for Sports Parenting with advice to all parents regarding youth sports. |
| National Alliance for Youth Sports - Website of the National Alliance for Youth Sports with advice for Parents. |
