At the beginning and end of each Kids Run Club season, youth participants fill out a pre and post survey answering questions about their activity levels, daily screen time, and confidence in their ability to be physically active. The collective survey data is analysed at the WVU ...
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With the summer heat cooling off and the fall weather rolling in, it’s the perfect time for kids to get outside and participate in a Kids Hiking Club.
Last spring, PE Teacher at Mount Lookout Elementary Carrie Ciliberti had the idea for what became the first ever Active SWV Kids Hiking Club. This fall, another club like it is already forming through the local Wild + Free home-school group. Parent Polly Barton saw partnering with Active SWV as a great way ...
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Fall Kids Run Clubs are almost here, and they are seeking more volunteer Coaches to help out! This is a great opportunity for people of all ages and fitness abilities to come out and volunteer with the community. Don’t be scared away by the title, ...
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No matter what age you are, disguising your fitness activity as something else makes the experience more, well, fun. It can be hard to get moving in the summer heat, but a great way to get kids active is to have them play a fun game. But which games ...
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