"STARS on the Internet"
Fitness For Kids
STARS 10 Hour Course
Before you begin this class ~ you must submit the On-line Registration form. If you have not yet done so click here.
Needed Resources - just click on each of these resources to download:
"STARS on
the Internet" Fitness for Kids Workbook
"STARS on the Internet" Home Page
Study Links to help you with this class
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ASSIGNMENT #1
Resources Needed (download above):
"STARS on the Internet" Fitness For Kids Workbook
To Do:
Read over the information in the workbook. Please write a short paragraph about Childhood Obesity. Be sure to include the following: What level of overweight is considered Obese? List out the top ten health risks that are associated with adult obesity. What are the top five reasons that people become obese? How can this problem be avoided with childhood behavior choices?
To submit:
Please complete the short summary on your computer and save it as assignment #1.
Be sure to put your class title,
your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your *assignment to:
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*Assignment Note:
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Resources Needed (download above):
"STARS on the Internet" Fitness For Kids Workbook
To Do:
Develop three fitness activities for each of the following age groups.
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School-age
To submit:
Please complete the 12 activities on your computer and save it as assignment #2.
Be sure to put your class title,
your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
On the e-mail subject line Please put
Assignment #2
Resources Needed (download above):
"STARS on the Internet" Fitness For Kids Workbook
To Do:
Set up a preschool age daily schedule that allows time for active play or physical activities. Children should be allowed at three time periods throughout the day for active play. These need to be arranged thoughtfully around eating and napping times.
To submit:
Please complete the schedule on your computer and save it as assignment #3.
Be sure to put your class title,
your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #3
Resources Needed (download above):
"STARS on the Internet" Fitness For Kids Workbook
To Do:
Eating patterns are very important and are formed in childhood. Child Care Providers need to stress to parents the importance of nutrition for the child's health and well being. Please develop a healthy meal plan for preschool age children. Please list portion size and calories for each food item. Remember plenty of variety, lots of vegetables & fruit, and plenty of water.
To submit:
Please complete the meal plan on your computer and save it as assignment #4.
Be sure to put your class title,
your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #4
Resources Needed (download above):
"STARS on the Internet" Fitness For Kids Workbook
To Do:
As your last assignment you are to evaluate this course. Please use the 1-4 ratings (1 being -strongly disagree, and 4 being -strongly agree) for each of the following questions:
This course displays knowledge about this topic?...........1-2-3-4
my culture and learning style?...............................................1-2-3-4
families I serve?...............................................................1-2-3-4
1. In addition to these scores please write out 3 ways that you will use this course information at your current work site, with children and/or families.2. Please write out any additional comments about this internet course and any suggestions for improvement.
3. For future trainings please tell us about any specific child related topics that you would like to see in a future STARS class.
4. For future trainings list any of the topics below that you would be interested in:
Administration/ Child Growth Development & Learning/ Child Guidance/ Communication/ Cultural & Individual Diversity/ Curriculum Development/ Environmental Design/ Family Systems/ Health, Safety & Nutrition/ Observation & Assessment/ Professionalism
To submit:
Please complete your write up & the class evaluation on your computer and save it as assignment #5.
On this last assignment be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, your complete mailing address & your full name so your certificate can process faster.
Please e-mail your assignment to:
On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #5
All your completed assignments will be forwarded to the instructor at "STARS on the Internet". A certificate will be mailed to you once all assignments have been reviewed and approved.