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ReCharge! Energizing After-School is a fun-for-kids program designed for students in grades 2 to 6 to learn about and practice good nutrition and physical activity habits. A collaboration with the National Football League, ReCharge! is a complete, easy-to-use kit with lesson plans, equipment, information for families and much more.

Learn more today to make the most of ReCharge! with your students!

Coach's Clipboard

The Coach’s Clipboard has all of the background information you need to put ReCharge! Energizing After-School concepts into action. Here you will find information on nutrition (Energy In), physical activity (Energy Out), teamwork, goal-setting and family involvement. Plus, you’ll find information on football basics and a listing of additional resources and links that can enhance the content and themes of the ReCharge! program.

ReCharge! is designed to be practical, feasible and adaptable to a variety of settings and after-school programs. In addition to these great benefits, it was designed to be taught by a variety of users. ReCharge! facilitators do not need an education in nutrition or physical education. The Coach's Clipboard and ancillary materials provide all the information a parent, student, program coordinator or teacher will need to make ReCharge! successful.

Download the Coach's Clipboard to study up on your nutrition, physical activity, teamwork and goal-setting game plan.

What you will learn:

Nutritional Information

Why teach kids about nutrition?
What's a nutritious diet?
What is the MyPyramid guide?
What is a "serving"?
What are Combination Foods?
Are "Others" foods "bad" foods?
How can instructors most effectively promote good nutrition in situations where students represent diverse cultural backgrounds and food preferences?
Five Food Groups at a Glance

Physical Activity Information

What does it mean to be physically fit?
What is physical activity and how much do kids need?
What are the benefits of physical activity?
How important is it for children to warm up and cool down before and after physical activity?

Teamwork

What is teamwork?
Why is teamwork important?

Goal-setting

What is a goal?
Why set goals?
What are some tips to help children set goals?

Parent/Family Involvement

Why is it important for parents/families to be involved in their children's education – and how can ReCharge! help foster parent/family involvement?

How is Football Incorporated into ReCharge! Activities?

Football Basics
Terms/Glossary
Field Positions
The Seven Guiding Principles of NFL Youth Football
List if NFL Teams