BRIEF HISTORY:
Dianne Hon and Corry Matthews co-founded Fit & Healthy Schools as a tool to combat the growing childhood obesity epidemic. In 2006, Fit & Healthy Schools launched a pilot program with the Prince William County Public School system in Northern Virginia. Today, Fit & Healthy Schools continues to broaden their reach and help more and more schools, “one youth and a time”.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Fit & Healthy Schools is committed to improving student and parent awareness of the need for physical activity and proper nutrition. We accomplish this by building fit and healthy schools, focusing on one youth at a time. Our program supplements the schools’ Physical Education curriculum. Our team serves with integrity, confidence, honesty, trustworthiness and fun. Our network of certified personal trainers and group exercise instructors:
- Provide balanced exercise and nutrition education for school-aged youth
- Demonstrate and model safe and fun exercise activities for teachers and students
- Empower youth to take responsibility for healthy habits, improve self-esteem, build self-assurance and foster a lifelong commitment to health and fitness
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Lake Ridge Middle School, Woodbridge, VA - Pilot program for Fit & Healthy Schools
- 2006/2007 - Launch of Fit & Healthy Schools’ program with Prince William County Middle and High Schools
- Provide continuing fitness and health related education training for Prince William County teachers
- Boys & Girls Clubs, Northern Virginia – Designed and instituted program with B&G Staff at 3 club locations; trained Staff and led youth through fitness circuit. This was in conjunction with the Prince William Health Partnership Authority.