St. Paul, Minnesota — State Representative John Ward (DFL – Baxter) is encouraging area schools to apple for Presidential Youth Fitness Program grants.
The Presidential Youth Fitness Program is a free program that includes a health-related fitness assessment, professional development and recognition opportunities to support teachers and empower students to adopt an active lifestyle. The program is providing a funding opportunity, with generous support from the General Mills Foundation that will provide selected schools with a robust set of resources to enhance their physical education programming.
“The Presidential Youth Fitness Program was recently updated to reflect the latest science and best practices that schools can use to improve student fitness and wellness,” said Rep. Ward. “This is an excellent opportunity for our local schools. Working to improve student wellness is a worthy cause that helps improve student achievement and sets them on the path to healthy living for the rest of their lives.”
Applications for the Presidential Youth Fitness Program grants will be accepted online until January 31, 2014. Click here to apply.
Funding will cover selected schools through 2014-2015 and the following two school years. This funding will be open to all public and private schools that are currently employing certified physical educators either on a full or part-time basis.
Visit the Presidential Youth Fitness Program to learn more.