Our community is facing a frightening crisis involving the health and fitness of our youth. Alabama ranks second in obesity in our country. Our FCCLA Chapter has decided it is time to do something to address this critical issue. We decided on our project, “Wild Out Wednesday – Shake Up Your Health and Fitness.” The program would be set up to accommodate 50 high school students at Wenonah High School with plans for other sessions throughout the year. Plans were to have two stations on fitness and one station related to healthy eating. Students would rotate to each station. Chapter members planned to teach fitness through exercising with the YMCA and dance. One station focused on the national program, “Choose Your Plate” and taught the students the importance of eating healthy. A nutritious snack was also served to the students.
“Wild Out Wednesday” was a huge success. The students had fun learning about fitness and healthy eating. Information sheets were given to the students to take home and share with their parents. Evaluation sessions with the classes were planned following the project.
This project was also a great way to get the positive message out about FCCLA and family and consumer sciences. “Wild Out Wednesday” was a positive experience for students, teachers, FCCLA members and the community.
