Overview
Professional Development
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Generation FIT™ is the premier solution for schools looking for a research-based methodology
called
ExerLearning.
ExerLearning is
designed to infuse active exercise and fitness with
proven academic success. Gen FIT is integrated into the grade 3-12 curriculum and
throughout the school.
Students work with peers and teachers to bring effective fitness opportunities
into the classrooms, to recess and to their families at home. We integrate a
variety of interactive video games to many learning environments.
Students help teachers by managing the entire
program. The resulting collaboration provides the students with:
1. mentoring and service learning opportunities,
2. project-based learning,
3. innovative technology applications.
As a bonus, teachers enjoy on-site, sustainable
fitness programs completely managed by well-trained students in grades 3-12.
We don't add to the already
over-busy teacher's workload!
Introduction
Generation FIT™ began as a small program in the Redmond school district in Oregon during the 2004-2005 school year. The vision was to include students in the effort to infuse a well-researched fitness program into both the regular classroom and PE classes. Pilot program results far exceeded our expectations.
(For
summary, contact us) Interest has spread to schools throughout the country. We discovered success in many more areas than the fitness and reading improvement we had targeted.
More than 200 research studies have proven a direct link between ten minutes of rhythmic, aerobic exercise and
increased academic success and focus in cognitive tasks (like reading and math) for students of varied learning
styles and needs.
Attendance increase, as do skills vital to student
success.
The Time is Right for Gen FIT -
The Problem: Kids Are In Trouble:
Not only are we facing grave challenges in our quest to develop strong reading and literacy skills among our students,
children are less fit and have a wide range of attention and behavioral issues we must accommodate. Over-burdened
teachers are challenged with providing learning strategies that work. In Generation FIT™, we don’t expect the classroom
teacher to add more roles to an already over-busy schedule. We provide solutions for many educational objectives while
working to solve the fitness crisis. Yes, kids are in trouble, and the same kids can be the solution.
- 8 percent of elementary schools, 6.4 percent of middle schools, and 5.8 percent of high schools have daily physical education.*
- 9 million children over age 6 are obese. Another 15 percent are borderline and at risk.***
- 60 percent of children ages 5 to 10 had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.**
- 13 percent of white children ages 12 to 19 are overweight, 21 percent of African-American children ages 12 to 19 are overweight, and 23 percent of Mexican-American adolescents are overweight.***
For more information, or to place an order, please contact: info@generation-fit.com
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