Adapted Physical Education
All Children Exercise Simultaneously
Welcome to the home of Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), a signature program of the Youth Fitness Coalition, Inc. Project ACES was created by physical education teacher Len Saunders in 1989 as a method of motivating children to exercise. ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week. It has been labeled as "the world's largest exercise class" by the media. Since 1989, millions of children from all over the world exercise together to promote proper health and fitness habits. With the obesity epidemic facing the youth of the world, children's fitness plays a major role in fighting heart disease. Project ACES hopes to address these issues with its big event in May, as well as schools that participate in daily Project ACES Clubs throughout the year.
Welcome to the home of Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), a signature program of the Youth Fitness Coalition, Inc. Project ACES was created by physical education teacher Len Saunders in 1989 as a method of motivating children to exercise. ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week. It has been labeled as "the world's largest exercise class" by the media. Since 1989, millions of children from all over the world exercise together to promote proper health and fitness habits. With the obesity epidemic facing the youth of the world, children's fitness plays a major role in fighting heart disease. Project ACES hopes to address these issues with its big event in May, as well as schools that participate in daily Project ACES Clubs throughout the year.
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD)
The ALACD promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. We provide nationally coordinated leadership, support encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates healthy, active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments.
We are an alliance of individuals, agencies and national associations that facilitates and coordinates partnerships among the members of its network. Any organization, community or individual who embraces our principles and goals is welcome to join the Alliance network. Our network has grown to more than 500,000 contacts.
The ALACD promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. We provide nationally coordinated leadership, support encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates healthy, active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments.
We are an alliance of individuals, agencies and national associations that facilitates and coordinates partnerships among the members of its network. Any organization, community or individual who embraces our principles and goals is welcome to join the Alliance network. Our network has grown to more than 500,000 contacts.
PE Central: Adapted Physical Education
Welcome to the premier site for health & physical education teachers, parents and students. Our goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children. To motivate, we offer fun kids fitness programs such as Log It and the PEC Challenge. We have over 1800 published lesson ideas.
Wheelchair Sports Alberta
Wheelchair Sports Alberta is a registered charitable non-profit association responsible for the development and delivery of provincial level sport programs and services throughout Alberta. Specific sports that fall under the WSA umbrella include: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis, Wheelchair Athletics and Sledge Hockey. WSA works in partnership with local, regional, provincial and national sport organizations and local sport system providers to create a dynamic environment for wheelchair sport participation through inclusion at all levels.
Welcome to the premier site for health & physical education teachers, parents and students. Our goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children. To motivate, we offer fun kids fitness programs such as Log It and the PEC Challenge. We have over 1800 published lesson ideas.
Wheelchair Sports Alberta
Wheelchair Sports Alberta is a registered charitable non-profit association responsible for the development and delivery of provincial level sport programs and services throughout Alberta. Specific sports that fall under the WSA umbrella include: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis, Wheelchair Athletics and Sledge Hockey. WSA works in partnership with local, regional, provincial and national sport organizations and local sport system providers to create a dynamic environment for wheelchair sport participation through inclusion at all levels.
Special Olympics
The Special Olympics is made up of passionate, committed individuals from every walk of life, who recognize the value and unique gifts of people with intellectual disabilities. And who, together, share the common belief in dignity, equality and opportunity for ALL people.
Special Olympics is a global nonprofit organization targeting the nearly 200 million people round the world who have intellectual disabilities. With a presence in nearly 20 countries worldwide and seven world-region offices, we are constantly expanding. We can say with all truth that “the sun never sets on the Special Olympics movement.”
The Special Olympics is made up of passionate, committed individuals from every walk of life, who recognize the value and unique gifts of people with intellectual disabilities. And who, together, share the common belief in dignity, equality and opportunity for ALL people.
Special Olympics is a global nonprofit organization targeting the nearly 200 million people round the world who have intellectual disabilities. With a presence in nearly 20 countries worldwide and seven world-region offices, we are constantly expanding. We can say with all truth that “the sun never sets on the Special Olympics movement.”
Students with Special Needs
The University of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan team is dedicated to helping schools nourish young people physically, mentally and socially.
There is a strong need for such a cooperative effort. America’s youth are at risk for poor fitness, school failure, crime, drug use and disconnection from society. They are at danger of not being prepared for productive citizenship and employment. Seven million youth (one in four) are extremely vulnerable. Another seven million are at moderate risk. None of our youth are immune.
Physical activity, fitness, recreation and sport play vital roles in youth development and helping children at risk. Fitness for Youth builds on these strengths and contributes to a young person’s socialization process and physical stamina. Fitness for Youth also provides an outlet for emotions and opportunity for fun. It is a strong deterrent to
antisocial behavior.
The University of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan team is dedicated to helping schools nourish young people physically, mentally and socially.
There is a strong need for such a cooperative effort. America’s youth are at risk for poor fitness, school failure, crime, drug use and disconnection from society. They are at danger of not being prepared for productive citizenship and employment. Seven million youth (one in four) are extremely vulnerable. Another seven million are at moderate risk. None of our youth are immune.
Physical activity, fitness, recreation and sport play vital roles in youth development and helping children at risk. Fitness for Youth builds on these strengths and contributes to a young person’s socialization process and physical stamina. Fitness for Youth also provides an outlet for emotions and opportunity for fun. It is a strong deterrent to
antisocial behavior.