Holiday Activity Challenges, Hear Dr. Cooper's Story, Make FitnessGram Fun and more!

December 2018 | Healthy Zone School Newsletter

Creating a Culture of Health

The Healthy Zone School Recognition Program ^® was created as a joint collaboration between

The Cooper Institute & United Way of Metropolitan Dallas in 2011, which uses evidence-based knowledge and best practices to assist schools in promoting healthy behaviors.

Get More Quality Time In This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a great opportunity to spend time with your family and friends. Be creative with your time spent together and try to incorporate more fun, physical activities (like the ones below) into your next big gathering.

Map out a walking or running path in your neighborhood

Take the Choose Two Challenge

Try fun family activities for different age groups

Underdog Podcast: Dr. Cooper prevails amidst fierce criticism

When "father of aerobics" Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH introduced the concept of "exercise as medicine," he was ridiculed by the medical community.

In this Underdog Podcast, Dr. Cooper explains how he faced criticism among his peers, censure by the medical board, and ultimately persevered to prove that aerobic exercise leads to better health and longevity.

You'll also learn the 8 Steps to Get Cooperized, the 4 keys to Dr. Cooper's success, and more.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

Families in Training: How one P.E. teacher made FitnessGram fun for the whole family

Mary Conklin, a physical education teacher at Resica Elementary School in East Stroudsburg, PA, is making a difference. By hosting a family fitness night, she engaged administrators, parents and caregivers in various fitness activities while also teaching proper FitnessGram protocol.

Read about Families in Training (F.I.T.) a nd gather ideas on how you can bring families together to make FitnessGram fun.

GET YOUR FAMILY ACTIVE