Childhood obesity rates are at an all-time high: today, nearly one in three kids and teens in the United States are obese or overweight. We know that physical activity produces overall physical, psychological and social benefits, and that inactive children are likely to become inactive adults. That’s why the American Heart Association and the National Football League have teamed up to create the PLAY 60 Challenge, a program that inspires kids to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day in school and at home. It also helps schools become places that encourage physically active lifestyles year-round. By leveraging the American Heart Association’s health expertise and the NFL’s commitment to physical fitness, you can help us can achieve our goal of getting kids physically active for 60 minutes every day.
Get started with the PLAY 60 Challenge today by downloading the Teacher Guide and online teacher resources:
- The Teacher Guide provides you with direction, details and inspiration for implementing the Challenge and how to get your students to participate.
To share stories or experiences about your NFL PLAY 60 Challenge, e-mail us at nflplay60challenge@heart.org.
The National Football League and the American Heart Association are proud to work together to produce the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge.