Numerous studies have demonstrated that increased physical activity and a healthy diet can prevent or delay chronic disease. The BOKS program has helped our students work towards both goals . They are not only being physically active in the 35 minute BOKS session but the BOKS Bits nutritional component at the end of each session helps to increase their awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and helps them to make smart and informed decisions regarding their own personal diet.
Krista Richard
New Brunswick
Curriculum Offerings
Elementary School
Elementary School
This 12-week curriculum focuses on getting elementary kids moving while developing a functional fitness skill of the week (ex. squat, push up, plank). Each class includes a free play period, warm up, skill, running related activities, class game, and short nutritional talk.
Middle School
Middle School
Targeted at older students, this curriculum “hides” functional fitness skills and concepts within games, relays, and obstacle courses. By combining traditional playground games, typical ball sports and fast paced relay races and obstacle courses, BOKS provides the moderate to vigorous physical activity programming.
Themed Lesson Plans
Themed Lesson Plans
We are constantly adding to our collection of lesson plans with timely, themed lessons that can be run at various times throughout the year – for example, Olympics Lesson, Jump Rope Lesson, Spring Celebration, Playground Lesson…the list goes on and on. These plans follow the same evidence-based formula as our flagship program.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
The curriculum keeps young kids (aged 2-5) active throughout their day as well as teaches them about healthy eating habits. The early childhood curriculum provides younger children a safe, fun environment to practice skills through play, while building confidence and developing lifelong healthy habits.
BOKS Bursts
BOKS Bursts
BOKS Bursts are short 1 to 10 minute in-classroom physical activities created to help kids stay active throughout the school day, energizing their brains for enhanced learning. All Bursts, whether individual, partner, or team focused, are designed with a classroom setting in mind and can be performed with minimal space.
Yoga and Mindfulness
Yoga and Mindfulness
BOKS and Tara Stiles (founder of STRALA Yoga) teamed up to create fun and easy yoga and mindfulness activities. Designed to activate the body’s relaxation response by breathing deep, matching your breath and body together, and moving your whole body in harmony with itself, these activities are perfect for students of all ages.
News and Resources
02/18/19
BOKS Bit – Eat Well Plate
At BOKS we are excited about the new Canada Food Guide. What a great opportunity for our Trainers to add a discussion around the new and improved Food Guide to our end of class nutrition discussions. Why not explore the “Eat Well Plate” in your next BOKS Bit? (print off and laminate the Eat Well Plate [...] Read More
02/07/19
Our BOKS Family had a LOT to say!
Our BOKS Family had a LOT to say! This past Fall, we asked our BOKS schools to let us know what they love about BOKS. We were overwhelmed with the response. We heard from trainers, students and parents from across the country. You shared your stories, pictures and all the reasons why BOKS is [...] Read More
02/06/19
How Do I Motivate Myself to Exercise First Thing in the Morning?
Do you train early in the morning? If so, did you notice the energy boost and the increased productivity that come from it? Morning workouts offer several benefits for the mind and body, although training at any time is always good. Morning workouts increase our metabolic rate, reduce our stress level and help us burn [...] Read More
02/06/19
What is working for BOKS Schools Across the Country
Sharing BOKS Success Stories, Tips and Tricks, from Coast to Coast We hear from our trainers on a regular basis and in many instances are lucky enough to visit your schools and see your sessions in action. What we have seen and experienced across the country blows us away each and every time. THANK YOU [...] Read More
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