National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Physical Education Publications

Early Childhood

Active Start: A Statement of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Age 5 

New, expanded edition, with more advice & practical suggestions for parents & caregivers than ever before.

This new edition offers:

  • Suggestions on how parents & caregivers can implement NASPE's physical activity guidelines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
  • Expanded guidance on physical activity for preschoolers, based on newly emerging research.
  • FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type) guidelines for all three age groups.
  • Expanded resource list for parents & caregivers.

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Opportunity to Learn Guidelines

These documents address program elements that are essential to providing full opportunity for students to become physically educated persons in the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines

These best-selling NASPE booklets describe physical education practices that serve the best interests of children and students from preschool through college.

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Movement-Based Learning for Children: Academic Concepts and Physical Activity for Ages 3-8

Over 100 lesson plans, presented in an easy-to-use format, will expand children's movement knowledge and abilities while using basic academic concepts. The activities are non-competitive and most address the all-too-common problem of limited space and resources, because they do not require equipment or a special setting.