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Did you know…. Children are not playing outside or at school as much as their parents did. The prevalence of overweight children and adolescents has tripled since 1970. American youth are becoming obese because they are addicted to TV, video games, texting and fast food.

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  1. Did you know… • Children are not playing outside or at school as much as their parents did. • The prevalence of overweight children and adolescents has tripled since 1970. • American youth are becoming obese because they are addicted to TV, video games, texting and fast food. • These youths will have heart disease when 35-50 years old, resulting in more hospitalizations, medical procedures, medications, missed work days and shortened life expectancy. November 12, 2009 CNN

  2. Introducing…..Garfield Track Stars Recess Alternative GTS-- An exercise program for our students to keep active and be healthy while earning rewards by walking or running around the school track towards goals. Participants earn certificates and running charms… and of course the status of Marathoner. Physical Exercise Goal Setting Positive Reinforcement Fun Activity Self Esteem Builder Perseverance Leadership

  3. In October, 126 Garfield Students finished a lap card (=3 miles) This is 42% of the student body, grades 1-5. The program continues to have an average of 15 students complete a lap card a week Together Garfield Students log 50 miles with their combined mileage. Schools provide an ideal setting for teaching children and teens to adopt healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.

  4. Garfield Track Stars- program basics Offered Tuesdays through Fridays First Recess 10:35-10:55 90 volunteer shifts / 6 shifts per run day Run / Walk laps, 1 lap = ¼ mile Laps tracked on cards– each card = 3 miles / 5K Students set their own personal goals: • Distance to run, or frequency to participate • Identified how they would accomplish their goal

  5. THE 2ND - 5TH GRADERS SAID:6% of students will try to do one lap per GTS day6% want to do the best they can24% want to run a marathon (26.2 miles) this year5% want to run 1.5 marathons or more this year GTS Goal Setting

  6. We love our volunteers!! Don from the Lions Club Each GTS run requires: 1 Run Coordinator 2 Markers 3 Cheerleaders

  7. GTS Community Partners • Garfield Track Stars has over 50% of the volunteer shifts filled by Community Partners

  8. GTS= EXERCISING WHILE HAVING FUN, AND IT’S NOT JUST THE KIDS

  9. The kids love the recognition

  10. GTS has welcomed : • Washington State Patrol to congratulate the students for speeding across the state • And additional cheerleading from: • Olympia Fire Fighters • Olympia Police • Capital Place Retirement Capital Place Retirement Bus

  11. Here’s what the students say: “GTS is important because I feel strong and healthy. I also get to help out on GTS.” “GTS gives me something to do at recess.” “GTS helps keep kids be healthy and strong and live a long, happy life.” “GTS helps me train for a sprint triathlon” “GTS is healthy for me” “My dad used to run and I thought it would be fun” We are making GTS more student – centric by offering an afterschool enrichment class For 4th and 5th graders to be on GTS Squad • GTS Squad helps: • Print & assemble certificates • Write thank you notes • Promote GTS • Brainstorm incentives • Make program improvements • OWN the program

  12. Garfield Track Stars It’s been a fun run, and well worth the effort! THANK YOU FOR LEARNING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

  13. Garfield Track Stars Recess Alternative Physical Exercise Goal Setting Positive Reinforcement Fun Activity Self Esteem Builder Perseverance Leadership

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