OBJECTIVES

	To increase awareness of walking as a physical and mental exercise
	To increase levels of physical activity throughout the student body
	To provide a practical supplement to the decreased opportunities for physical education in schools
	To teach walking as a lifelong physical activity
	To provide a program to all school aged children regardless of economic or health limitations
	To increase knowledge about the benefits of exercise, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle
	To promote a feeling of belonging to a team

The I-Step Program is designed to provide an overall fitness, weight loss and activity program that acts as a turnkey, ready to implement initiative that requires only a minimum of school resources and manpower to begin and administer. Because the I-Step Program integrates health and fitness lessons into the academic setting of the classroom, children can have more fun learning while increasing their daily physical activity.

Based on the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBTPS), a collection of lesson plans has been developed. These plans use the physical education class as a means of delivering academic lessons.

By bringing the classroom into the gym, we are forming a more cohesive learning process that will boost the overall production of excellence in the school system.

Through the creation of the I-Step Program, we now have the ability to offer our schools youth a higher awareness in the importance of physical activity and healthy nutritional habits to maintain a healthier, happier life.

The I-Step Program allows you and your staff to celebrate the successes of the students. Most young people need reinforcement, recognition and friendly competition to stay involved in physical activity. We will provide you with many low or no-cost ideas that are simple and effective.

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