Free Operation FitKids Curriculum
Physical education is one of the best ways to promote youth fitness; however, due to budget cutbacks, physical education and physical activity in schools has been seriously affected. The FREE ACE Operation FitKids curriculum (a $99.95 value) is designed for educators looking to integrate health and fitness into classroom learning. The seven-lesson curricula are available for both grades 3-5 and grades 6-8, to teach students the extreme dangers of being overweight and the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. The program is available in an easy-to-download PDF format and is offered as a public service of the American Council on Exercise.
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To address growing health and fitness concerns among our nation’s youth, while acknowledging the budget crisis faced by schools across the country, Henkel, the company behind some of the nation’s leading consumer brands such as Dial®, Purex®, Renuzit®, Right Guard®, and Soft Scrub®, launched Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit in the fall of 2010.
This promotion, which is accompanied by an integrated in-store, direct and online marketing campaign for Henkel brand products, was created to encourage parents, students, educators and community members to nominate their local school by going online to answer a fundamental question: “What would your school do with $25,000 to improve youth fitness?” Finalists are given a camera and asked to create a brief video that brought to life the health and fitness issues facing their school and their idea for making the most of the $25,000 prize.
As the leading authority on fitness, Henkel reached out to ACE to help promote this campaign and support the efforts of those who participated. Through its Operation FitKids™ curriculum, ACE hopes to inspire younger generations to get active, as well as educate their parents, teachers, coaches and mentors on practices of safe and effective physical activity. ACE proudly supports Henkel’s campaign and marketing initiatives and looks forward to announcing a winner in January 2011.
ACE and Henkel are proud to announce the winner of this contest! Congratulations to Orchard Grove Elementary School of Frederick, MD for winning $25,000 in fitness cash! To view the winning video and essay, visit www.henkelhelps.com.