InPACT stands for Interrupting Prolonged sitting with ACTivity. InPACT is a school- and home-based physical activity program designed to increase movement and reduce sedentary behavior among children. It provides brief, structured activity breaks that can be integrated into classroom routines or at home, promoting physical health, cognitive engagement, and emotional well-being. InPACT emphasizes accessibility and adaptability, making it suitable for neurodivergent and neurotypical children alike, and is supported by research demonstrating its benefits for physical activity, academic performance, and long-term healthy habits.
I think the whole class likes the activity breaks!
-SEBASTIAN
Activity breaks give me more energy!
-JADA
My blood goes to my brain during activity breaks!
- GISSELLE
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InPACT resources are freely available for family members and school personnel to support physical activity at home and in schools. They are also available for physicians to use in healthcare settings. However, unauthorized uses of InPACT resources—such as reproducing, distributing, publicly displaying, performing, or using them for research without permission—are protected under copyright law.