The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation teamed up with District of Columbia Public Schools and the American Diabetes Association to launch Redskins FITT [Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type], a youth health and wellness initiative designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle and assist 7th grade students in the development of a personalized two-week fitness plan.
The program includes three key elements:
The FITTbook serves as the in-school curriculum piece for all DCPS 7th graders. Each participating student will receive a copy of the workbook which includes lessons on physical activity, nutrition, and cognitive development.