Texas AgriLife Extension Service is partnering with the Texas Education Agency to host a "Beat TEA - Walk Across Texas Challenge!"
Walk Across Texas is a program from AgriLife Extension that encourages people of all ages to increase their levels of physical activity. It is an eight week walking program that has been used with youth and adults.
During the third week of September we observe Obesity Awareness Month. TEA will be initiating a challenge to all Independent School Districts encouraging them to participate in a friendly competition. The goal is to motivate our youth to move more!
Research done at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research indicates that:
* Academic Performance (TAKS) - Higher levels of fitness are associated with better academic performance.
* School Attendance - Higher levels of fitness are associated with better school attendance.
* School Incidents - Higher levels of fitness are associated with fewer negative school incidents.
If your school is interested in participating in the Beat TEA! Walk Across Texas Challenge, contact Lexie at 214-904-3050, or amcgrane@ag.tamu.edu.
