Ready, Set, FIT! is a school-based educational program that teaches third and fourth graders about the importance of fitness.
Through a partnership between the American Academy of Family Physicians’ fitness initiative, Americans In Motion (AIM) and Scholastic, Ready, Set, FIT! offers in-class lessons and take-home activities aimed at encouraging kids to be active, eat smart and feel good.
The curriculum includes:
About Ready, Set, FIT!
- Pre-Visit Activity: Ask the Family Doctor -- Teacher and students prepare for a presentation by a family physician.
- Lesson 1: Your Choices Add Up to Fitness -- A family physician or other healthcare professional talks about the three components of fitness. The guest presentation is followed by a teacher-led lesson on balancing energy intake with energy used during the day.
- Lesson 2: Get Moving -- This lesson focuses on the importance of physical activity.
- Lesson 3: Choose Smart! Eat Smart! -- Students learn how choosing a variety of foods gives them energy to think clearly, play longer and feel good.
- Lesson 4: Express Yourself! -- This lesson teaches that feeling good comes from being active, enjoying a variety of activities and sharing thoughts and feelings with loved ones.
In the Classroom
Aligned with national education standards, the Ready, Set, FIT! program builds on core language arts, math and health skills. Teachers integrate four fitness-related lessons with corresponding classroom activities.
At Home
To extend the learning experience from the classroom to home, the program offers a student guide with take-home assignments designed to encourage family conversations about fitness choices.
In the Community
Family physicians are valuable community resources and role models for improved fitness. Teachers are strongly encouraged to invite a family physician to help kick off the first lesson. Together, teachers and family physicians can help kids recognize everyday choices they make to be active, eat smart and feel good.
AIM's Role in Ready, Set, FIT!
-- Understand the connection between Americans In Motion (AIM) and Ready, Set, FIT!
AIM is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and is supported by educational grants provided by core supporters. Current Silver Level supporters include AAFP Foundation and National Dairy Council.
Ready, Set, FIT!
