Jump Rope for Heart

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Students of all grade levels participated in Jump Rope for Heart.
What is Jump Rope for Heart?

Jump Rope for Heart is a community service learning program of the American Heart Association.

JR4H teaches kids:

• the importance of developing heart-healthy habits;
• that being physically active can be fun;
• that raising funds to support cardiovascular research and education helps save lives in their community and across the country;
• millions of students have learned jump rope skills while learning how nutrition and physical activity can help them live longer, healthier lives;
• promotes community service by teaching kids how to help others.
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• Why is partnering with the American Hearth Association so important?
• Heart disease is the nations number one killer.
• Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death.
• Our children are developing significant health issues that can shorten their life expectancy.
• Almost one third of U.S. children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are over weight or obese.
• Children that are obese are more than twice as likely to die before age 55.
• Sixty one percent of children between the age of 9-13 aren't physcially active outside of school.
• By the age of 10, 20 percent of America's fifth graders will become diabetics.
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• What are the goals of Jump Rope for heart?
• Increase students knowledge of how their hearts work and the best way to take care of them.
• Honor those in our community who have been affected by heart disease and stroke.
• Raise funds to support the American Heart Association's efforts to create healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases.
• For detailed information on how to participate in Jump Rope For Heart at your campus go to www.heart.org