About BEPA 2.0

BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0) is a school-based physical activity program aligned to national health education (HE) and physical education (PE) standards for grades K-5, filling a gap in standard-aligned physical activity and health promotion resources available to classroom teachers.

BEPA 2.0 includes over 50 unique, brain-boosting physical activities that teachers can use to reinforce grade-level movement skills and competencies, teach HE and PE literacy, and in some states, provide PE time in accordance with statewide policies. In Oregon, BEPA 2.0 can be used to help reach PE minute requirements.

The program is included in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Toolkit as a research-tested intervention.

BEPA 2.0 Is...

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Innovative

Core physical education (PE) and health education (HE) concepts are integrated into developmentally appropriate physical activities that promote PE literacy, HE literacy, and align to standards.

Inclusive

BEPA 2.0 activities can be adapted to fit the unique needs of all children, enabling everyone to fully participate in physical activity.

Practical

BEPA 2.0 provides all the materials necessary to get children active at school while helping teachers meet PE and HE standards, laws, and policies.

Versatile

BEPA 2.0 is for use in before, during, or after school settings, both indoors and outdoors. Most activities are designed for the challenging classroom environment.

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Supportive

BEPA 2.0 aligns to national elementary PE and HE standards, and reinforces concepts and skills taught by PE specialists. BEPA 2.0 activities can also be used to reinforce learning competencies in other core subject areas.

BEPA 2.0 is not an “exercise program” designed to build strength, endurance, or physical skills. Although these things may occur as a result of using the kit, the primary goals of the kit are to increase children’s physical activity levels and help teachers meet HE and PE standards through school-based active games.

Awards and Recognition

The BEPA 2.0 team and Extension faculty and staff that deliver the program throughout the state have been recognized regionally and nationally for their great work. Some of these awards are listed below.

2021: 1st Place National Winner, School Wellness Award, National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
2021: 1st Place Western Region Winner, School Wellness Award, National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
2021: Distinguished Team Award, BEPA 2.0 Toolkit, Epsilon Sigma Phi Extension Professionals’ Organization

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Ready to begin using BEPA 2.0?

Explore the program materials that are available, including the Activity Card Set and the full BEPA 2.0 Toolkit. You can also check out BEPA 2.0 training opportunities for you and your school in the BEPA 2.0 Trainings tab.

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Health and Physical Education Standards

BEPA 2.0 activities are aligned to national Health and Physical Education standards. You can view these, as well as the state of Oregon's standards, through the links below.

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