Because Fitness for Life: Elementary School is a total-school program, it needs a leader in order to be effective. It is recommended that each school select a wellness coordinator to oversee and direct program activities for each of the four Wellness Weeks during the school year. If you are planning to take a leadership role in promoting whole-school wellness, congratulations! We need more people like you. We have put together some online resources and selected articles that will help you get started.
Before you start implementing the program, here’s a brief review of the program’s main elements:
Tools You Will Use as a Wellness Coordinato
The Fitness for Life: Elementary School Guide for Wellness Coordinators includes all the information the coordinator will need to implement the school wellness program successfully. To review basic information about program resources and view sample content, go to the Elementary School Program page.
Additional Resources
Wellness Resources
A collection of web sites focused on providing resources for developing and maintaining a schoolwide wellness program
Model Guidelines for Health and Wellness (download)
A booklet with detailed information to help your school meet the requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act.
