South Dakota Schools Walk gets kids moving
For the fourth year, the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) will promote walking in schools as a way to increase physical activity and help combat obesity among youth. The program, which targets elementary schools, is called South Dakota Schools Walk.
According to the 2003-04 School Height and Weight Report, nearly 32 percent of South Dakota students were overweight or at-risk for being overweight.
The program encourages students and staff to find time to walk during the school day. It includes fitness-inspired incentives from CSH, while supplies last! Some sample activities include: Tuesday Treks, where Tuesdays are designated as a day that students and staff walk at recess; and Walk to School Week, a one-day event designed to raise awareness about the benefits of walking or bicycling to school.
Elementary teachers will be able to register their classes online by mid-September. Please check back to the SD Schools Walk Web site for updated information at that time.
For more information, contact Beth Davis at (605) 773-6808. beth.davis@state.sd.us.
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