STUDENT PROGRAMS
| Data collection for your school is compiled by the I-STEP
Log-Your-Walk on-line database. As the program administrator, you are able
to view and generate reports showing the results and progress of all your
participants. If you would like to demo this feature, please call
(toll-free) 877-843-2358 for your no-cost username and password. If you
already have a user name and password, click here to continue to the
demonstration. |
According the American Obesity Association, 30 % of all children ages 6-19 are overweight or obese. Because of the growing epidemic of childhood obesity, thousands of schools around the country are purchasing pedometers for their students and staff.
Pedometers provide a tremendous new learning tool in our schools at all grade levels. Unfortunately, the school pedometers are often not used to their fullest potential. Lack of program development and difficulties with implementation are the result of not having a detailed and effective plan on how to use them.
The NCHA developed two school-based programs to enhance the overall use of the pedometer. Program structure and outcome development have been done to reduce the burden of already overworked teachers and administrators.
Implementation of these programs is very simple and enjoyable for children and adults to walk their way to a healthier lifestyle.
Currently the NCHA offers the “Walk Across America” Program and the “I-STEP Program” to schools across the country who are seeking an affordable, ready-to-implement program that is both fun and effective for students.
Both the Walk Across America and I-STEP Programs are designed to provide an overall fitness, weight loss and activity program that allows each participating school to select the benefits that best match the needs of the individual school. The programs are designed as a turnkey, ready to implement initiatives and therefore require a minimum of school resources and manpower to begin and administer. They are fun, effective, safe and complement the academic goals of the teaching staff. These programs are designed in a way that encourages the participation of virtually every student regardless of age, weight or physical fitness level.
Click on the links below to find out more about each specific program.
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