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First Step Fit Kids
Program Manager: Janell Bolen
Project Overview
The First Step Fit Kids program is a running/walking program designed to get children moving and their families moving in the fight against childhood obesity. In the program children are challenged to run or walk 25 miles during the fall semester at school. Children are assisted through the program by tracking their completed miles on mileage charts. Participants are also provided all of the necessary “materials” to get active including Nike running shoes, team shirts, nutrition clinics, running incentives, and race entries into the following races:
- Nike Regional Cross Country Championships Kids 1 mile Fun Run, Tempe, AZ
- Ford Arizona Ironman Kids 1 mile run, Tempe, AZ
- Chances for Children-Arizona Kids Rock Race/RNR Marathon, Tempe, AZ
Program Objective
The objectives of First Step Fit Kids are to:
- Teach kids a mindset and methodology to get in shape now and remain in shape throughout their lives;
- Teach kids the link between goal-setting, effort, and achievement;
- Engage kids in a program structure that enhances their self-esteem, self-discipline, perseverance, focus and sportsmanship;
- Utilize program structure to increase kid's understanding of health, nutrition, and academics by incorporating program experiences as teaching opportunities.
- Assist families in becoming healthier through educational seminars and training.
Participating Schools
| Participating Schools 2007-2008: |
Tempe Thomas J Pappas Elementary*
|
50 Participants |
Tempe, AZ |
| Frank Elementary School* |
200 Participants |
Guadalupe, AZ |
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
|
65 Participants |
Tempe, AZ |
Cerritos Elementary
|
100 Participants
|
Phoenix, AZ |
| South Valley Academy* |
100 Participants
|
Tempe/Phoenix, AZ
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| Participating Schools 2008-2009: |
| Frank Elementary School* |
800 Participants
|
Guadalupe, AZ |
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
|
65 Participants |
Tempe, AZ |
Cerritos Elementary
|
100 Participants |
Phoenix, AZ |
| South Valley Academy* |
150 Participants |
Tempe/Phoenix, AZ
|
| Thew Elementary School* |
50 Participants |
Tempe, AZ |
| TBD* |
50 Participants |
Maricopa, AZ |
*indicates fully funded programs
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