PowerUp Your School

Equipment-free K-8 physical activity lessons aligned with math, ELA and social-emotional learning standards for before- and after-school programs.

PowerUp Your School (PowerUp) is an evidence-based physical activity program aligned with academic standards and social-emotional learning skills. As a direct education program, PowerUp helps youth meet national physical activity guidelines by engaging K-8th grade participants in 30 minutes of physical activity, a minimum of two times per week, in before and after school settings. Every PowerUp lesson is aligned with national Math and English Language Arts academic standards to engage students in active learning. Designed to minimize barriers to physical activity, PowerUp does not require any equipment and can be successfully implemented in a variety of spaces including gymnasiums, cafeterias, classrooms, hallways, common spaces, or outdoors.

Evidence: Emerging/practice-based; pilot teacher surveys and site evaluations reported improved focus and engagement.

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