The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports - 50th Anniversary Partners

The mission of the University of Pittsburgh's "Center for Healthy Aging" is to promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention in the older adult population of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through education, research, and public service.

One of our "10 Keys to Healthy Aging" is to "Be Active." As a result, we translate and disseminate research results as well as disseminate quality prevention education materials related to physical activity to the community. In addition, we are currently partnering with AARP on a pedometer walking program. To date, we have registered approximately 300 participants for the 10 week program. We are also collaborating with three other universities on a nationwide walking study. The purpose of the study is to determine which factors in the neighborhood environment make it easy or difficult for older adults to walk outside.

The Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging recognizes the inherent dignity of older individuals and believes they are entitled to health, honor, and self determination. We are committed to maximizing efficient use of resources to enhance the lives of all seniors residing in Dauphin County.

The Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging will begin its celebration of the 50th Anniversary with the "Festival of Healthy Living for Seniors" at the Rutherford House Senior Center in Harrisburg, PA on Friday, May 5th. There will be free health screenings, informational displays, line dancing and exercise demonstrations.

On May 30th, the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging will be an exhibitor at the Senior Expo and will feature Seniors Who Exercise success stories, seniors walking the convention floor with pedometers, and information on the exercise and healthy living options available throughout the year at our senior centers.

GlobalFit promotes fitness among America’s workforce by offering discounted fitness club memberships and other wellness options as an employee/group benefit.

For National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, GlobalFit is offering one free month of fitness club membership to first-time club members who maintain their new fitness program for 90 days. This offer will be available to over 50 million U.S. employees and group members eligible for the GlobalFit benefit and will be promoted via: Educational brochures explaining the benefits of regular exercise; GlobalFit’s online health & fitness newsletter, featuring articles by a registered dietician and a certified personal trainer; A series of 5 e-mails, each featuring helpful tips on how to incorporate more activity into working people’s busy schedules.

The West Shore YMCA is located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and serves over 10,000 members. Through financial aid, no community member is turned away from being a member of the YMCA. There are many programs offered to encourage physical activity in youth, adult, and senior citizens. Youth programs include Youth Exercise class, Kids Kardio Classes, Youth Flag Football League, Youth Basketball Leagues, Preschool Dance, Youth Sports Nights, Teen Nights, Swimming Clinics, as well as our gymnastics and swim team programs. The YMCA offers over 75 Group Fitness and Aquatic classes and as well as exercise clinics, wellness seminars, and weight management programs. Our Active Older Adult programs consist of fitness classes and aqua classes.

More information, please visit www.ymcaharrisburg.org.

The Jersey Shore YMCA conducts the Y.A.P Program (youth after school program) every Monday to promote the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in our community. Some of the activities include but are not exclusive to: dodge ball, kickball, etc. In addition, to engage the younger children, we teach itty-bitty soccer to 4 year olds as well as itty-bitty basketball to 4 and 5 year olds. When I proposed a 3 on 3 mini basketball tournament, we had such enthusiastic interest that 6 teams signed up. Additional activities included 3 point shoot (13 signed up) and a speed lay-ups (15 signed up) contest. Numerous ongoing activities continue to be planned to keep the young participants interested and active.

Mother & daughter walking AROUND America on a 16,000 mile journey to help others become aware of the dangers of being overweight.

To lose weight on our journey that will take over a year to complete. Gain media attention to the crisis of ourselves and our fellow Americans. We will begin our walk on Jan. 1, 2007 in Key West, Florida and will finish there 16,000 miles later walking the border and coasts of America.

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine consists of 450 students and professionals practicing clinical medicine, research, education and an array of health and fitness disciplines. Members work in clinical settings, research laboratories, classrooms and fitness facilities to advance health through science, education and medicine.

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter supports various initiatives to promote fitness and health through physical activity including educational meetings, newsletters and support of students interested in pursing health and fitness fields. A highlight in 2006 is the chapter’s Annual Meeting to be held November 10-11 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The PEAK Center helps adults aged 55 and above to remain active, healthy, contributing members of the community. We provide and promote educational, art, recreational, health, fitness, financial, legal and volunteer programs, and social services with competence and integrity.

As a partner with the 50th Anniversary Partners to Get America Moving, The PEAK Center has planned a week long walking opportunity. Staff members have selected several local parks where they will lead daily stretching and walking activities, Monday, May 22 through Friday, May 26. These walks will start at 7:30 AM (an hour earlier than our normal start time) followed by a second daily walking activity starting at 11:30 AM. On the final day, participants are invited to the center to have breakfast and share experiences. The staff is pleased to be invited to participate in this fitness activity.

Pennsylvania Homeschoolers will promote the President’s Challenge program to homeschooling families and homeschool support groups across Pennsylvania, encouraging groups and individuals to take part in this challenge, and by having an article in each issue of our newsletter about the program. We will recognize groups and individuals who earn awards in our quarterly newsletter, Pennsylvania Homeschoolers. We will also have links on our website to the program and regular postings there to encourage more fitness activities among homeschooling families.

On February 22, 2006 – Quick Fit Products, LLC will announce the release of its new exercise DVD created specifically to help busy adults who get little or no physical activity achieve the health benefits of regular exercise. More than just another exercise DVD, Quick Fit: The Complete 15-Minute No-Sweat Workout” is aimed at the estimated 60%-70% percent of the U.S adults who find it difficult or impossible to incorporate physical activity into their busy lives.

Our company plans to preach the word to both consumers and businesses that a little activity can go a long way. This will be done through speaking at industry and non-industry conferences, involvement in a weekly health/lifestyle radio show, facilitating Quick Fit seminars to businesses, and encouraging people to get moving.

Snausages^® Scooby Snacks brand, a popular crunchy dog snack featuring everyone’s favorite cartoon canine -- Scooby Doo^®, is now teaming up as part of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) as a “50^th Anniversary Partner to Get America Moving.” The partnership is one way that Scooby Snacks is demonstrating its commitment to help get kids, and the family dog, up, out and active. To learn more about Scooby Snacks and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports partnership, visit www.rogsruvem.com.

Scooby Snacks will have its “Get Out and Doo” Activity Center set-up during this year’s PCPFS’ 3^rd Annual HealthierUS Fitness Festival, which will be held on Saturday, May 6 outside of the RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. During the event, Scooby Snacks will feature dogs from a local animal shelter as they demonstrate fun activities, games and tricks that can be easily done at home.

Tinsley Chiropractic promotes an active lifestyle with emphasis on fitness and exercise. Our patients are well informed through the use of newsletters, email tips, and classes. Fitness and health are also promoted through games and contests. We also provide information to the general public through speaking engagements for schools and organizations, seminars, and public service announcements through the local media.

The mission of the Twin Valley High School Internship Program is to get students some experience in a career field they might be interested in later in life.

In the internship program I will get to experience what it will be like to be a Physical Education Teacher. Students will perform activities such as gymnastics, sports, fitness activities and games. Getting these elementary students will fight a current problem our country has known as child obesity. When I grow up I would like to an elementary school gym teacher and through this is a great way to promote physical activity. My mentor for the internship was a bronze medalist on the U.S. Olympic Field hockey team and she is great with students.