Baseline data is the foundation of measurable outcomes. Though BMI is the current standard to measure body composition, Georgia has no data source that provides state or local-level data for all school age children. Without data, it is difficult to evaluate the impact of obesity prevention and intervention strategies.
Fitnessgram Report
Georgia SHAPE & Fitness News
- Arthur Blank helps Bethune Elementary students hop into shape with new fitness program
- Atlanta Falcons help kids focus on fitness
- Deal launches fitness initiative: SHAPE program goes statewide to tackle childhood obesity
- Deal launches school fitness testing in Cleveland
- Falcons mascot offers healthy message to students
- Friendship Elementary putting weight on wellness program
- Gov. visits White County to outline new obesity program
- Governor launches SHAPE Partnership
- Governor Nathan Deal focuses on obesity prevention
- New for Georgia Students: Fitness Report Card
- Pilot program in Hall County aims to combat childhood obesity
- White County Intermediate School’s “Fit Pit”
Resources
- AAHPERD
- CDC: Overweight and Obesity
- Fuel Up To Play 60
- GAHPERD
- Georgia Farm to School Network
- Georgia PTA
- HealthMPowers
- Healthy Kids Georgia
- HOPSports
- Keep Gym in School Atlanta Visit
- Let's Move
- NFL Play 60
- Playworks
- Policy Leadership for Active Youth
- Sparking Life: Power Your Brain Through Exercise
- The Cooper Institute
- Wholesome Wave Georgia
The Link between the Brain and Physical Activity
- Blank Family Family Foundation Speaker Series Event with Dr. Ken Cooper and Dr. John Ratey
- Five-minute Clip From Dr. Cooper’s Presentation
- Five-minute Clip From Dr. Ratey’s Presentation
- How Sports may Focus the Brain
- Penny McPhee op-ed: The link between body and brain
- Sparking Life: Power Your Brain Through Exercise