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Addressing the #1 US health problem
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1st generation to have a shorter lifespan than their parents
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1 in 3 kids is obese
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#1 US health problem
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Major cause of diabetes and heart disease
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Resultant personal suffering and social costs are huge and preventable
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Kids Sports Stars programs motivate and educate kids
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Education In healthy eating habits and choices
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Physical activity challenge – involve 3d to 6th grade kids in something fun such
as : Walk/run a marathon mileage over 4 months and Hike virtual Grand Canyon Trails
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Family involvement in activity and in education
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Elective vs. required participation
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Reward success – small rewards along the way to build self confidence/every kid
becomes a success - a "sports star" (at own level)
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Recognition: community races, KSS ALL STAR Events, school ceremonies
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Focus on at-risk, needy populations
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Strong Program Model

Rapid Growth and Implementation
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2004-5
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2008-9
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Schools
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3
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21
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Kids
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365
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3300
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Parents
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20
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580
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Miles Run
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2000
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74,000
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School Districts
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Creighton School District, Phoenix, AZ
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Florence Crittenton School, Phoenix, AZ
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Scottsdale Unified School District, Scottsdale, AZ
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Paradise Valley School District, Paradise Valley, AZ
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Pendergast School District, West Valley
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Littleton School District, West Valley
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Liberty School District, West Valley
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Litchfield School District, West Valley
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Alhambra School District
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Balz School District
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Proven Measured Results through Evaluation and Research
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Increased levels of physical activity for the kids and parents (miles walked/run
and time spent in physical activity)
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Reduction in obesity levels of kids (as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
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Improvements in kids’ cardio-respiratory endurance (PACER test)
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Improvements in attitudes about physical activity for kids and families
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Improvements in kids' self confidence
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Greater knowledge about healthy eating by kids and parents
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