- Safe Routes to School
- Healthy Living Resource Folder
(Google Drive)
- [email protected]
- Twitter: @fcpssrts1
Organizing a Health and Wellness Event
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Gather interested stakeholders to create a planning committee. Suggestions are not limited to but may include:
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School administration
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Teachers
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Student representatives
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PTA members
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Community and business partners
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School nurse
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Determine the type of event to host. Suggested events include:
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Family Fun Nights
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Fitness and Health Expo
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Family Fun Run or Walk
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Walk or Bike to School Day
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Fitness Nights
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5k Run or Walk
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Bike Rodeo
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Wellness Night
*A more in depth list of Wellness Activity Ideas may be found below .
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Schedule a date and time for your event.
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Coordinate with school and community agencies as necessary.
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Local Police Department
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Local Health Agencies
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Design the event. Some questions to consider:
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Will you invite outside resources, such as vendors, to set up tables?
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Will your event be indoors/outdoors/both?
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Will you need community police support for events such as walks or runs?
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Is there a cost associated with your event?
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How will tickets be sold and or collected?
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Are you selling t-shirts?
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Is food a part of your event?
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Ensure that you have enough volunteers to run the event.
Possible Activities:
Possible Booth/Table Ideas
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Yoga
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Zumba
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Fitness Instructors
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Virginia Wellness Tests
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Fitness Stations
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Parent-Student Fitness Workout
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Guest Speakers
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Parent-Student Challenges
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Online/Video Gaming Workouts
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Jump Roping
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Team Sports – Basketball, Volleyball
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Individual Sports – Bowling, Tennis, Badminton
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Obstacle Course
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Fun Run/Race
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Bike lessons
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Blood Pressure Screenings
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Healthy Snack Preparation
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Local Fitness Clubs
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Local Nutritionist or Food Prep Company
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Local Grocery Stores
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Local Health Clinics
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Local Doctors (Physical Therapy, Pediatrician, Orthopedist, Chiropractor)
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Handwashing
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Local Dentist
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Bike Safety Checks & Helmet Checks
Possible Incentives
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Fitness Warriors
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Walk to School Day
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Morning Mad Minute – 2 minute morning fitness routine during the school news
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12 Days of Fitness – morning school news
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Tennis Club
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Yoga Club
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Martial Arts Club
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Running Club
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Sports Club
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Game Club
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Gymnastics Club
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Table Tennis Club
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Lacrosse Club
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Boot Camp for parents and kids
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Floor Hockey Club
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Dance Club
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Jump Rope Club
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Fitness Club
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Girls on the Run
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Boys on the Run
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Soccer Club
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Walking Club
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Track & Field Club
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Basketball Club
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Cheer
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Juggling Club
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Obstacle Course
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Fitness Friday for Staff
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Family Fitness Night
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Pride in our Health Night
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Health Fair
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School Garden
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Blood Drive
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Flu Shots
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Bike to School Day
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Family Fun Run
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Dance Event
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Field Day
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Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart
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NFL Play 60
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Special Olympics Team
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Golf Tournament
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Adventures to Fitness
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Student – Faculty games
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Bowling Event
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Skating Event
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Zumba
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Pedometer Contest
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Wellness Monday
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Healthy Cooking
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NFL Punt/Pass/Kick
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Community Wellness Day
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Healthy Breakfast
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Fitness Logs
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Student Work Out Videos
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Nutrition Tips on the News
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Kids Cooking
