Prioritize Physical Activity in Schools

We continue to support the SC FitnessGram initiative and its partners as it improves student health by enhancing physical education and creating more opportunities for physical activity before, during and after school. Over half of South Carolina students are not meeting minimum standards for heart and lung health, which has major implications on not only their current well-being but their lifelong risk of serious health conditions as well. SC FitnessGram is a statewide initiative to evaluate and ultimately improve fitness among public school students in South Carolina. We support efforts to sustain and grow FitnessGram across the state, opportunities to coordinate efforts among partners supporting school wellness activities statewide, and promote the development of dedicated school partners across the state.