WHAT IS TAKE10
TAKE10 is a program that brings physical
WHY TAKE10
It is well known that physical activity is
essential to managing childhood obesity,
and yet it is increasingly difficult for
children to achieve the recommended 60
minutes of daily physical activity. Through
the integration of movement, nutrition
and health with core academic content,
TAKE10 promotes physical activity,
healthy eating, and learning in a fun and
creative way.
By the Numbers:
10 minutes classroom-based
physical activity 40+
50,000 classrooms in the U.S.
using TAKE10 reaching
activity in the classroom. The program:
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activities per
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 TAKE10 Benefits and Outcomes
Body Mass Index
increased significantly less in students who spent ≥75 minutes in physically
active lessons compared to students with <75 minutes (Donnelly et al., Prev Med, 2009)

On-Task Behavior
improved by 20% following TAKE10 activities, suggesting a positive effect on
behavior and readiness to learn (Metzler et al., ILSI, 2006)

Grades
improved for TAKE10 students in math, and in both reading and math for
special needs students (Murray, et al., APHA, 2008; Murray et al., ACSM, 2008)

Academic Success
improved on standardized tests by 6% after participation in physically active
lessons (Donnelly, Prev Med, 2011)

“ It’s teacher-friendly and the students

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love it. Now that my teachers are using
TAKE10 has been great
it, not only has it helped them be more
for my students. It’s fun, they

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active but has made a difference in student
move and they learn.
behavior and meets the need of different

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-LuAnn Drum, 1st Grade Teacher, GA learning styles in the classroom.
-Brenda Shackleford, Principal, NC

Program of the ILSI Research Foundation. For more information please visit www.TAKE10.net.