Falcons First Down for Fitness is a two-month program (September 1 through October 30, 2009) designed to challenge third through seventh grade students throughout the State of Georgia to participate in fitness activities, eat healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle.  This incentive-based program rewards participants for being active at least 60 minutes a day, three days a week and   incorporates components of the NFL’s Play 60 program, the American Heart Association, and the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association’s (SUDIA) Fuel Up to Play nutrition program. 

Due to an overwhelming response, registration for the program is now closed.

INCENTIVES

• Students who complete the program will receive a certificate signed by Head Coach Mike Smith and Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Michael Jenkins
• Registered teachers will receive Atlanta Falcons memorabilia
• Participating schools will receive physical fitness equipment
• Participating classes will receive the following:
• A chance to receive a school visit from Atlanta Falcons players and cheerleaders
• A chance to receive a visit from Freddie Falcon (link to Freddie Falcon page) and learn more about his P.L.A.Y. Book for Fitness Program 
• A chance to receive tickets to a 2009 Falcons home game
• A chance to be a part of the Falcons Fitness Flag Crew at a 2009 Falcons home game
• Play 60 Challenge teacher guide and student game planners

HEALTY TIP OF THE WEEK
Each week during the program, students can visit www.atlantafalcons.com/firstdownforfitness to view special fitness and nutrition tips from their favorite Atlanta Falcons players and cheerleaders

PLAY 60
Participating teachers can visit www.americanheart.org/whatmovesu to download sample lesson plans, view classroom physical fitness activities and explore more great resources. Participating students can check out tips on staying active, watch videos and play games

FUEL UP TO PLAY
Participating schools can sign up online at www.fueluptoplay.org and receive a Fuel Up to Play Wellness Activation kit. Participating students can play fun games and learn more about eating healthy and staying fit.

NEW IN 2009
All schools that register for the Falcons First Down for Fitness program and would like to secure Freddie Falcon to come out and perform his P.L.A.Y. Book for Fitness program will be given the special rate of $350 (compared to the standard rate of $450).  This one-of-a-kind 40-45 minute assembly program is made up of energetic music, dancing and incorporates four healthy motivational topics -- P.L.A.Y. (Play 60 (minutes a day), Live healthy, Always eat right, You can do it!)  For booking information, click here.

If you have any questions or need additional information on the Falcons First Down for Fitness program, please feel free to contact Kyla Clark, Community Relations Coordinator, at kclark@falcons.nfl.com or 770-965-2762.

 

2009 Falcons First Down for Fitness Lesson Plans provided by SUDIA

Lesson 1: Bone Up on Calcium Click Here
Lesson 2: MyPyramid for Kids 1 | 2 | 3
Lesson 3: V is for Variety 1 | 2
Lesson 4: Combo Shuffle 1 | 2 | 3
Lesson 5: Serving Up Nutrition 1 | 2
Lesson 6: Label It Nutrition 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Lesson 7: Menu Magic Click Here
Lesson 8: Classroom Menus for the Cafeteria Click Here
Lesson 9: Food Safety 1 | 2 | 3