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SmartPlay  - http://www.smartplay.net/  Fun learning adventure on how kids can play smart, avoid injuries, and getting the body in shape after an injury.  Jumping for Joy  - http://www.jumpingforjoy.org/  Meet the boys and girls of Santa Clara, CA on the competition and exhibition jump rope team. Features team photos, tournament results, and basic skills for jumping rope.  Why Exercise Is Cool  - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/work_it_out.html  Tells why exercise is important and explores the many benefits of physical activity.  What if I Don't Like Sports?  - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/no_sports.html  Article explains why some kids don't like sports and other ways to get exercise.  It's Time to Play  - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/what_time.html  Tells how to get great exercise no matter what the weather is like or who's around.  Taking the Pressure Off Sports Competition  - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/pressure.html  Explains why some kids feel pressure while competing and tell what do it if it happens to you.  What's the Right Weight for Me?  - http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/fat_thin.html  Explains why some kids weigh more, what a healthy weight means, when to see a doctor, and tips for eating and exercise.  Sprint Training for Developing Athletes  - http://www.oztrack.com/devsp.html  Training information for young and beginning sprinters. Aimed at athletes as young as 8. From Sydney Athletics.  FitPoint Australia  - http://www.fitpoint.com.au  Australian organization that encourages healthier lifestyles through fitness classes.  5 Fun Ways to Health and Fitness  - http://www.kidshealthandfitness.org.au/  Information about nutrition and physical activity for kids and teachers.  Active Kidz  - http://activekidz.com.au/  Offers simple exercises and healthy recipes.  UKA Zone  - http://www.ukazone.net/  Features athletics-related games, downloads, competitions and news items for 8-15 year olds.  Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Living  - http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/child_youth/index.html  Guides to help make wise choices about daily living.  Jumping Rope  - http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/jumprope.html  Instructions on the equipment needed, variations, muscle groups exercised, and basic workout tips for jump rope beginners.  Jump Into A Healthy Life  - http://library.thinkquest.org/5407/  The Thinkquest crew teaches kids about jumping rope with jump rope skills, quiz, and information on how exercise keeps the heart healthy and bodies fit.  Kid-Fit  - http://library.thinkquest.org/4139/  Kids learn about sports, fitness, and healthy bodies from a team of elementary school students.  Eating Healthy and Exercising  - http://www.warm2kids.com/guest/teen/26/96/372/index.htm  Short article about eating disorders, weight as a health indicator, and the importance of exercise.  The Healthy Lifestyle Leadership for Youth Group  - http://healthyllama.com  Student project offers tips on diet, exercise, and diabetes prevention. Includes chat forum. [Free membership required for chat.]  In the Mix  - http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/sports_index.html  Online companion to the PBS broadcast, with resources and information for teens and educators on sports participation.  Tone Teen: Take Charge of Your Health  - http://www.toneteen.com/health/TakeCharge.pdf  Article tells how genes affect weight, how to get active, ways to watch what you eat, and staying healthy.