activities
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Governor’s Leadership in Fitness Awards – September 5, 2008
The Governor’s Leadership in Fitness Awards is hosted each year by Baptist Health. This award recognizes those individuals and companies whose efforts have positively affected the health and fitness of Arkansans. The Governor is in attendance to present outstanding leadership awards to the winners of the following categories: Physical Educator of the Year, School district of the year, Corporate leadership, Private health, Fitness or sports club, Government agency leadership, Leadership in senior fitness, Outstanding individual or group leadership and new this year, Trails. To submit a nomination, please click on the link on the front page of our web site or contact Garrett Morgan, Council Coordinator at 501-280-4168.
2008 National Association for Health & Fitness Conference – Spring 2008
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Great Arkansas Workout – October 2007
The Great Arkansas Workout 2007 focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and healthy habits in children. This nationwide event was originally instituted by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990’s for the President’s Council on Fitness and Sports. Hosted by the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Fitness and BAPTIST HEALTH, 2007 marks the 14th year for the Arkansas event.
Media personalities and other celebrities like the Arkansas Twisters mascots will join 750 fourth graders from 25 schools across Arkansas. Some of the state’s top instructors will lead the children through exercise stations that include such diverse activities as boxing, yoga, football, aerobics, and running. This year the event will be expanded to include a health fair for the students. Students will be able to pick up health information and learn about health habits from vendors and organizations from across Arkansas.
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Governor’s Leadership in Fitness Awards – Spring 2008
The Governor’s Leadership in Fitness Awards is hosted each year by Baptist Health. This award recognizes those individuals and companies whose efforts have positively affected the health and fitness of Arkansans. The Governor is in attendance to present outstanding leadership awards to the winners of the following categories: Physical Educator of the Year, School District of the Year, Corporate Leadership, Outstanding Legislative Leadership, Private Health, Fitness or Sports Club, Government Agency Leadership, Leadership in Senior Fitness, Media Leadership, and Outstanding Leadership. To submit an application or nomination, please contact the Council.
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Walk the Block
Walk the Block promotes the Road Runners Club of America’s “National Run @ Work Day”. The purpose of this day is to encourage Arkansans to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. This event provides a fun atmosphere to distribute downtown walking and running course maps of ¼, ½, 1, 2, 3, 4 miles and a limited amount of pedometers. Vendors are on hand at the event to share health and fitness tips, training, food, and conduct health screenings. “WALK THE BLOCK” is free and open to the public.