Exercise Programs Overview

Operation Fit and Healthy Kids

We have started our Operation Fit and Healthy Kids program at Foster Road Elementary School in La Mirada, California to help improve the physical education scores of elementary students, to educate teachers, parents and students about fitness and exercise and to get kids excited by promoting physical activity, not exercise.

At Foster Road Elementary School we have created a 16-week program to improve the school’s scores on the Fitnessgram Test. The Fitnessgram Test is designed to measure six skills that will help school children develop a physically active and fit lifestyle. Our step by step program is easy to follow and fun for the kids.

With our program, we would like to initiate positive changes within the school system and to support the new federal mandate, which requires all school districts to implement wellness policies to improve the health of their students (McCary, IDEA Fitness Journal, March 2007).

“It will benefit the teachers and parents by having a fitness expert team there to help guide them and answer questions they might have. It’s a team approach. Getting kids up and active is important. Movement improves knowledge”

Dr. Jean Maddox (Principal at Foster Road Elementary School)

Fit Family Community

One of our primary goals is to make exercise a priority among today’s youth. What better way to help accomplish this goal than to help the entire family adopt exercise as an essential part of their daily routine?

The Excellence Through Exercise Foundation is offering a FREE educational program called “Fit Family Community” to give families in our area the information, resources and support they need to become more fit and healthy.

Our foundation’s Board of Directors consist of medical doctors, an award winning personal trainer, a school principal, a physical education teacher and other educated professionals that are willing to help our community make the necessary steps toward a healthier tomorrow.

• Educational newsletters
• Online resources and support (website, blogs and emails)
• Assemblies
• Online radio show

Project Playground Makeover

In order to make exercise more appealing to students, we will improve the areas where they exercise by creating a safe, fun and inviting environment.

Many schools are simply lacking the funds to improve the playground and fitness areas. The foundation will purchase necessary supplies and equipment to makeover the playgrounds. Example of what a remodel might cover…

• Purchasing new equipment (swings, jungle gyms, volleyball nets, etc.)
• Repainting (swing sets, hop scotch lines, basketball courts, rusted monkey bars, etc.)
• Making playground and fitness areas safer (adding in sand, wood chips, mats, etc.)
• Adding safety padding on jungle gym floors and around steps

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