Long-Term Goals of the Fit Kids Program

1.       To enhance and supplement existing physical education classes in elementary schools.

2.       To provide students with a better understanding of overall fitness and wellness.

3.       To create a positive attitude about wellness that will influence healthy lifestyles in children and parents.

4.       To motivate the student to take part in regular vigorous physical activity throughout his/her lifetime.

5.       To provide the student with various levels of healthy competition utilizing fitness activities.

6.       To provide each student an incentive program based on individual activities.

7.       To provide the student with a variety of fitness related activities to promote cardiovascular endurance, appropriate body composition, adequate muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. 

Immediate Goals of the Fit Kids Program

   1.      Expand into at least 1 new county school system each year.

2.      Explore funding options to create new Graduate Assistant positions for more time in schools.

3.      Begin bi-yearly testing for improved physical fitness once ample time is allowed to identify areas of improvement in participants.

4.      Incorporate national agencies and programs into the Fit Kids curriculum to enhance overall wellness. (American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Fitness Gram, etc.)

5.      Continue to conduct school and community health fairs with sponsors’ support to educate children, parents, teachers, and community leaders about the importance of fitness and wellness.

6.      Continue to gain community and media support for the Fit Kids Program and sponsors.