Lunch, Recess, Learn
Our Services
We must make sure that there is recess and P.E. class in every school, getting kids outside for 60 minutes, every day.
- Darell Hammond
Early Bird Fitness
Get the morning started right!
CF Fitness Coach Service
Safe Structured Play Organized at Recess Time
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Review: We observe your current recess structure, assess the spaces used (both indoor and outdoor), and discuss current challenges at recess with teachers, lunch staff, paraprofessionals and everyone else involved. -
Collaborate: After a thorough review, we sit down with your school administration to define the goals of the program, map out the use of the spaces available more effectively, and plan the personalized implementation of the program. -
Implement: Before starting the program, we coordinate a professional development day with paraprofessionals and lunch staff to help define roles and explain the goals of the program. Following that, we are ready to begin the program! -
C.I.T.: CF Fitness will cross train older students in are C.I.T. (Coach in Training) leadership program to enhance game areas.
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CF Fitness coaches (1-6 depending on schools needs) run organized activities during recess time in clearly defined areas of the yard. -
Coaches offer several unique game and activity options, facilitating the participation of students with a wide range of interests. While many children choose to join the games, others can utilize the designated free-play area to coordinate games on their own (usually, ones they have learned from CF Fitness coaches!) -
CF Fitness coaches help with the transitions from morning and lunch recess and recess back to the classroom.
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Increased active participation and inclusion during recess.
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Students return to the classroom ready to learn.
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A sharp decrease in bullying and increases in social emotional learning behaviors.
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Safer play during recess (fewer injuries).

Join Force Service
Collaborate with an on-site CF Fitness Coach Structured recess expert to take your playground team results to the next level. The CF Fitness Join Force service partners with elementary schools by providing a shared on-site coach when partnering schools in the surrounding area or district. This allows partnering schools to share the cost.
Physical Education
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Review: We assess your physical education space (both indoor and outdoor) and discuss current challenges and restrictions surrounding in-school physical activity with your administration, teachers, and paraprofessionals. -
Collaborate: After a thorough review, we sit down with your school administration to define the goals of the program, consider the allotted budget, and plan the implementation of the program. -
Implement: Before beginning this comprehensive program we coordinate a professional development day with support staff to help define roles and explain the goals of the program. Following that, we are ready to begin the program!
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CF Fitness coaches (1-6 coaches depending schools needs) combine the use of fitness components with activity units to create an inclusive physical education course, with each unit building on the skills learned in the last. -
Fitness components include the development of coordination, spatial-awareness, flexibility, endurance, agility, and strength. -
Activity units taught to cover the full spectrum of loco motor development. Starting with basic spatial awareness and ball manipulation games. The curriculum builds up in stages through working with a partner and eventually reaching team sports such as basketball, soccer, floor hockey, track & field, ultimate frisbee and more. -
CF Fitness coaches track students’ progress throughout the school year and provide real-time feedback and praise as well as periodic grading in accordance with your school’s standards.
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Improved physical fitness.
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Sharp increase in confidence and self-assurance.
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Increase in sportsmanship, teamwork, inclusion, and cooperation.
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Increased awareness of health and wellness issues.
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Students return to the classroom rejuvenated and ready to learn.
Consultant
Recess Start up!
CF Fitness Workshops
Core Programs
Channel Students physical wellbeing, build social and emotional skills, and come back to class ready to learn— all through Fun Fitness.
Bring CF Fitness to My School
Recover instructional time, get kids moving, build social & emotional skills, and increase school safety with our tried and true method.
Questions?
Don't Hesitate to ask! Read our FAQs at the link below OR Contact Us to receive your School's Personal Recess Assessment from a CF Fitness staff member.