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
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20 Rainy Day Activities for Kids and Parents
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06/29/20
Back to School Strategies to use during Physical Activity/Physical Education with Physical Distancing Considerations
As various provinces and territories plan a return-to-school, physical educators and school staff are busy planning so that physical activities and education are included throughout the school day. National, Provincial/Territorial, and District guidelines and recommendations are to be followed, however, ideas that could be considered when planning and adapting physical activities for kindergarten to grade [...] Read More
06/29/20
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