Start Planning for Fitness and Sports Month!
Start planning for Fitness and Sports Month with some fun and low-pressure activities at your school.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Sponsored by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, the goal is to encourage all Americans to make physical fitness and healthy eating part of their everyday lives. Here are a few ways parent groups can take part.Fitness Night: Organize a family event that includes fun group exercise, a healthy meal or snack, and a health fair with representatives from organizations such as the YMCA and the local hospital. Emphasize the many different ways to get fit.
Taste Test: Organize a small farmer’s market at school, inviting local growers to show off their crops. Prepare kid-friendly dishes using the fresh ingredients. Demonstrate easy ways to serve healthy foods, such as dipping sauces for veggies.
Walk On: Sponsor a low-pressure competition to see which class can log the most steps over the course of the month. Lead daily walks around school grounds. At the end of the month, encourage students to sign a contract promising to keep up their fit habits.
