TUMBLING INTO FITNESS - Foster Park

The goal of Tumbling into Fitness is to educate our students regarding the health risks brought on by obesity, the lack of regular fitness and exercise, and the lack of a proper diet. Throughout the program they learn basic tumbling skills that include conditioning and flexibility exercises and strength training. The teens study nutrition and learn about the food pyramid and the basic components of a healthy diet. They will also evaluate the differences among energy producing foods vs. high fat foods. Referencing the FDA food pyramid, they learn how to create meal plans for themselves and their families and they learn to further evaluate, compare and contrast their current daily menus with their new meal plans. Hands-on activities include a field trip to the Museum of Science and industry to observe the heart exhibit and the nutrition exhibit, an on-site workshop with a registered dietitian and an evaluation of water and other drinks to determine the effects each has on the body's development. Our final product will be "FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT" a night of games and activities for the families and health exhibits made by the students.