For Families

Welcome to the section of our site for some of the most important people in a child’s life – their families.  You may also want to check out the sections for students and teachers.

Learn more about our Fitness for Life program that takes children from Kindergarten through 12^th grade:

Elementary School Program
Middle School Program
High School Program

Read some of the questions other families are asking:

What is Fitness for Life: Elementary School and what does it involve?
Why is everyone so concerned with obesity in children these days?
What are some of the consequences of the obesity epidemic?
How can I determine if a child is overweight or obese?
What does my child’s BMI number mean?
How can I help my child maintain a healthy body weight?
What is the Physical Activity Pyramid for Kids?
How much physical activity does my child need?
What is the FITT formula?
What are the physical activity guidelines for children?

For more frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ section.

Additional resources to help you support your child’s healthy development:

Physical Activity focused web sites
Obesity focused web sites
Web sites supporting the benefits of FFL
Nutrition focused web sites
Steps to help your child become more active (download)
Printable Family Physical Activity and Nutrition Questionnaire (download)