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NFL, American Heart Association To Get Kids Active With Free Virtual Class Live Stream

The NFL, American Heart Association and Discovery Education will host the first AHA-NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip live from Super Bowl LI host city Houston to be streamed for free in classrooms across the country Jan. 31.

Houston Texans players Whitney Mercilus and Christian Covington and the American Heart Association’s Mercedes Carnethon Ph.D. will teach students the science behind cardio and strength exercises that NFL players use throughout the season to stay fit and active.

The hour-long live stream will also feature a Q&A session, a physical activity session designed for a classroom session and a behind-the-scenes look at the Houston Texans’ practice facility and Houston’s Health Museum.