Safe, Structured Play for Every Student
During one of the most hectic times of the day, CF Fitness coaches provide STEAM organized games and activities on the playground.
Our Method
Review: We observe your current play structure, assess the spaces used (both indoor and outdoor), and discuss current challenges on the playground 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.
How It Works
CF Fitness coaches run organized activities during recess time in clearly defined areas of the yard (1-6 activities depending on school's needs).
Coaches offer several unique games 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.
The Results
Increased active participation and inclusionStudents return to the classroom ready to learn
A sharp decrease in bullying and increases in social emotional learning behaviors
Safer play during (fewer injuries)
Flexible Fitness Program Options Built Around Your School's Needs
Every school is unique—and so are your physical activity needs. In addition to our Safe, Structured Play program, CF Fitness offers a range of customizable fitness services that can be integrated seamlessly into your school day. Whether you're looking for full Physical Education support, early morning movement, professional development for staff, or expert consulting, our team is here to support your goals.
Explore the options below to see how CF Fitness can enhance your campus culture, boost student engagement, and make movement a meaningful part of every day.
PLC Support & IA/PD Support
PLC Support by grade level
CF Fitness offers a convenient solution for teachers by providing coaches with pre-made lesson plans to engage students in activities and games infused with social-emotional learning. The PLC Support program has a structured format which includes:
CF Fitness creates a schedule for participating schools to ensure all teachers have access
Grades are rotated hourly throughout the day for optimal coaching
Each hour, 3-4 coaches oversee a specific grade level The program can be tailored to focus on specific student groups and grade levels
Students participate in physical activities and games that incorporate SEL principles
Students practice daily mindfulness and growth mindset exercises
Coaches provide all necessary equipment
A minimum of three hours per day is required for participation.
Instructional Aides/ Paraeducator Support
CF Fitness trainers can function as instructional assistants, paraeducators, or even provide support for the special education requirements of a school. The standard framework for the program includes the following steps:
CF Fitness collaborates with the school district to identify the specific kind of assistance required.
The CF Fitness talent acquisition team identifies candidates who possess the required qualifications and experience as specified by the district.
Specific schedules and activities are agreed upon for designated schools.
CF Fitness trainers offer individualized assistance to students within the classroom.
All necessary equipment is provided by our trainers.
A minimum commitment of three hours per day is required.
Physical Education
CF Fitness offers an alternative and personalized STEAM curriculum in physical education, tailored to your school’s population and specific needs. Instruction includes fitness-focused activities and skill development for each grade level that are in compliance with state standards. In addition, this service can be used for teachers to collaborate during this timeframe.
Our Approach
Review: We assess your physical education space (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, unique to your school's needs, consider the allotted budget, and plan the best 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, specific to your needs. Following that, we are ready to begin the program!
How It Works
CF Fitness coaches (1-6 coaches depending school's 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 from 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 gross 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, volleyball, track & field, dance, 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.
The Results
Improved physical fitness
Sharp increase in confidence and self-assurance
Increase in sportsmanship, teamwork, inclusion, and cooperation
Increased awareness of health and wellness issues
Students return to the classroom rejuvenated and ready to learn
Early Bird Gets the Worm Fitness
Get the morning started right!
CF FITNESS is committed to the physical and emotional well-being of all students including safe routes to and from school, also known as “ safe passages.” In support of safe passages, we developed EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM PROGRAM!
What we call ‘0-hour Physical Education’ – there is no question that physical fitness to start the day directly impacts academic performance at schools. Schools that have implemented an optional fitness class in the morning have seen tremendous results! This also allows parents who are on a time crunch to drop their child off with a supervision and structured play in the morning. Students no longer have to wait outside of the gate they can walk straight unto the playground and engage in activities with a Coach.
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 CF Fitness coach when partnering schools in the surrounding area or district. This allows partnering schools to share the cost.
CF Fitness Consulting
Collaborate with an on-site CF Fitness Structured recess expert to take your playground team results to the next level. The CF Fitness Consultant service partners with elementary schools by providing an on-site coordinator to teach, model, and strengthen a structured recess program. A mixture of CF Fitness Coaches and CF Fitness Coordinators, consultants to provide a one site coordinator and one coach to partnering schools. The site coordinator and coach spends a week each month at each school leading, supporting, and strengthening the yard aid team—including a lead yard aid adult—to create a safe and fun playground for all students.
Play Start Up!
Not ready for a full year of CF Fitness? Kick the year off right with PlayStart up: Five days of on-site training, consulting, and capacity building. An experienced trainer will come to your school to demonstrate and teach strategies, games, and systems to sustain a positive culture of safe and structured STEAM play. Your school leaves with tools, techniques, and an action plan to continue a strong culture of play throughout the year.
CF Fitness Workshops
Our workshops tried and true strategies to create and maintain a great recess throughout the school year. Our Recess experts help your team discover common, playground strategies for recess supervision, group management, conflict resolution and establish a Leadership Recess Coach program giving your team the tools they need to run are trademark flow of process control.
Ready to Bring Safe, Structured Play to Your Campus?
Whether you're looking to improve recess engagement, add full Physical Education support, or explore consulting and training options, CF Fitness offers flexible, proven solutions that align with your school’s goals. Our programs are built around your needs—with experienced coaches, turnkey implementation, and a focus on building a positive, active school culture from the playground up.
