Physical Activity Curricula

The list below features CalFresh Healthy Living, UC-approved physical activity preschool curricula arranged alphabetically.

• CATCH Early Childhood (CEC) Physical Activity Box

• The CATCH Early Childhood (CEC) Physical Activity Box is one of CATCH’s early childhood education programs designed to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to classroom-based gardening and nutrition, and encourage healthy eating in children ages 3-5. Little ones are motivated to walk, run, jump, dance and move their whole bodies while playing and having fun through an engaging early childhood curriculum built for young learners.

  For ordering digital CATCH curriculum, visit CATCH.org. For hard copy CATCH curriculum materials and equipment, order from School Specialty. The CFHL, UC approval process for ordering CATCH materials can be found here.

  Language(s): English
  Delivery Method: Single session or series
  Number of Cards: 500+ 
  Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 20+ minutes each

  For CATCH implementation resources, please visit the CFHL, UC Physical Activity initiative webpage.

The list below features CalFresh Healthy Living, UC-approved physical activity middle school curricula arranged alphabetically.

• CATCH PE Box (Grades 6-8)

• CATCH is based on the CDC Whole School, Whole Community and Whole Child model where health education, school environment and family/communities work together to support a healthy lifestyle in youth.

  For ordering digital CATCH curriculum, visit CATCH.org. For hard copy CATCH curriculum materials and equipment, order from School Specialty. The CFHL, UC approval process for ordering CATCH materials can be found here.

  Language(s): English
  Delivery Method: Single session or series
  Number of Lessons: Over 350 activity cards arranged into 4 lesson segments
  Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 20+ minutes if 4 segments are implemented

  Additional Links:
  CATCH (Grades 6-8) PE Box

  For ordering digital CATCH curriculum, visit CATCH.org. For hard copy CATCH curriculum materials and equipment, order from School Specialty. The CFHL, UC approval process for ordering CATCH materials can be found here.

  For CATCH implementation resources, please visit the CFHL, UC Physical Activity initiative webpage.

The list below features CalFresh Healthy Living, UC-approved physical activity before/afterschool curricula arranged alphabetically.

• BE Physically Active 2 Day (Grades K-5)

• BE Physically Active 2 Day (BEPA 2.0) is a classroom-based physical activity program aligned to national health education (HE) and physical education (PE) standards for grades K-5. BEPA 2.0 includes over 50 unique, brain-boosting physical activities that teachers can use to reinforce grade-level movement skills and competencies and teach HE and PE literacy. It can be used inside and outside of the classroom, and works great before, during, or after school.

  Language(s): English, Spanish
  Delivery Method: Single session or series
  Number of Lessons: Over 50 activity cards used to deliver physical activity breaks
  Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 5-10 minute activities that can be combined into 20+ minutes

• CATCH Physical Activity Boxes (ECE and Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8)

• The CATCH Physical Activity Boxes are specifically designed to nurture a love of physical activity early on in children. Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) is based on the CDC Whole School, Whole Community, and Whole Child model in which health education, school environment, and family/community involvement work together to support a healthy lifestyle for youth. Curriculum can be used in preschool and after school programs.

  For ordering digital CATCH curriculum, visit CATCH.org. For hard copy CATCH curriculum materials and equipment, order from School Specialty. The CFHL, UC approval process for ordering CATCH materials can be found here.

  Language(s): English
  Delivery Method: Single session or series
  Number of Cards: 500+ 
  Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 20+ minutes each

  Additional Links:
  CATCH ECE Physical Activity Box
  CATCH (Grades K-2) PE Box
  CATCH (Grades 3-5) PE Box
  CATCH (Grades 6-8) PE Box

  For CATCH implementation resources, please visit the CFHL, UC Physical Activity initiative webpage.

• CATCH Kids Club Manual and Activity Box (Grades K-5)

• CATCH is based on the CDC Whole School, Whole Community and Whole Child model where health education, school environment and family/communities work together to support a healthy lifestyle in youth. CATCH Kids Club Healthy Habits & Nutrition Lessons can be used in school and after school programs.

  For ordering digital CATCH curriculum, visit CATCH.org. For hard copy CATCH curriculum materials and equipment, order from School Specialty. The CFHL, UC approval process for ordering CATCH materials can be found here.

  Language(s): English
  Delivery Method: Single session or series
  Number of Lessons: 30-35 lessons organized into 7 themes
  Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 20 minutes

  Additional Links:
  CATCH Kids Club Activity Box

  For CATCH implementation resources, please visit the CFHL, UC Physical Activity initiative webpage.

• WAVE: Sport Nutrition Curriculum

• WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum uses youth's interest in sports to teach them about healthy eating and hydration to fuel a healthy, active body for life. This knowledge helps athletes manage body weight and avoid unwanted weight gain in adulthood. The curriculum was pilot-tested with high school soccer players, but the content is applicable to all active adolescents and can be adapted for youth involved in many different sports and activities.

  Language(s): English
  Delivery Method: Series
  Number of Lessons: 7
  Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 20-30 minutes; 40 minutes when physical activity is included