Move-to-Improve

Move-To-Improve

Move-to-Improve is a classroom based curriculum designed by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to increase physical activity among students, K-5, in elementary school.

Move-to-Improve helps elementary school teachers incorporate short structured fitness breaks into their classrooms. These fitness breaks integrate grade-level academic concepts and physical activity in a 10-minute educational lesson and are aligned to New York State Physical Education Learning Standards. Move-to-Improve can supplement a school's existing physical education program and help schools meet the New York State Education Department mandate of 120 minutes of physical education per week.

Principals can apply for a Move-to-Improve Grant, which includes:

A three-hour workshop for classroom teachers, either after the school day or on a weekend day.
A professional development stipend at the UFT “training rate” for each participating classroom teacher.
Free classroom exercise equipment packs, music CDs, and instructional materials.

Also, click on the links here to preview the

Move-to-Improve K-3 Physical Activity Instructional Manual and Visual Aid Cards
Move-to-Improve 4-5 Physical Activity Instructional Manual and Visual Aid Cards
MTI in action in a classroom video

For more information about participating in Move-to-Improve, email MoveNYC@health.nyc.gov. In 2011-12, this initiative was funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant and City Council funding.

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