Play 60

Just like Let's Jump, the program started by Michelle Obama, The NFL has begun a program to help childhood obesity called Play 60. The program was started in 2007 to make young fans, the next generation, healthier. The idea of Play 60 is to encourage kids to be active for at least 60 minutes every day. The program has been implemented in schools by having a players and NFL associates exercise the kids in school, after school, or even starting a team-like sport. "The NFL PLAY 60 initiative is prominent during the NFL’s key calendar events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, Draft, Kickoff and Thanksgiving and is supported by many NFL players and coaches year round." As of right now, the NFL has donated over $200 million to decreasing childhood obesity through Play 60. Play 60 has been growing throughout the nation, but it has also partnered with many other organizations to help increase the success. Read the list of Play 60's partners.
For example, there is a program started by Play 60 called "The NFL PLAY 60 Challenge." This challenge is in partnership with the American Heart Association and it is for designed to help educated children and also the teachers about how to include fitness and eating healthier into their daily schedule. The challenge provides activities for the teachers to integrate into their day, that are short enough but give the kids some exercise. The teachers are also expected to teach the children the activities so that they can also do them at home.
Just like my feelings about Let's Jump, I think Play 60 is a great program. I think it is especially encouraging, because NFL players are getting involved and helping the children. Young fans are fascinating by meeting these players and being able to spend time and get to know them will definitely urge them to become healthier. The NFL has made this program remarkable and I can tell that they are dedicating because it has been implemented in many schools, and they have donated a ton of money.

How do you feel about this program and do you think it compares to Let's Jump? Also, would you be happy if programs like these were implemented in all of the schools throughout lower school?

Bibliography

League, National Football. NFL Rush Partners. 2012. 6 March 2012 <http://www.nflrush.com/play60/partners/?campaign=NFL_landing_p60_partners>.

—. Play 60. 2012. 6 March 2012 <http://www.nfl.com/play60>.