In honor of the 20th Annual National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the 2012 Governor’s Challenge will be held during the month of May. Next school year the Challenge will run from September to May.
Posted On 2009-02-04
I was never active before in my life. With this program I got more and more active. I use to not play basketball,soccer,tennis,hockey, and running. Now I play all those sports thanks to this program. My school is active too, like me. I hope we win THE GOVERNORS CHALLENGE. I run with my p.e class. I did not run until I heard about this cool program. I hope our school wins THE GOVERNOR'S CHALLENGE!!!
I was never active before in my life. With this program I got more and more active. I use to not play basketball,soccer,tennis,hockey, and running. Now I play all those sports thanks to this program. My school is active too, like me. I hope we win THE GOVERNORS CHALLENGE. I run with my p.e class. I did not run until I heard about this cool program. I hope our school wins THE GOVERNOR'S CHALLENGE!!!
Posted On 2011-03-26
I have learned that not just by working out outside but by walking, playing, but many outside activities are for the most part fun. Kids all around the world should do this. I play football for a team and i also learned that you can do other activities too besides football. I think this challenge was about going outside playing doing multiple activities that keep us active, healthy, and fit. I encourage all students to share this experience like my brothers and I have. Have fun all of you students and keep pushing.
I have learned that not just by working out outside but by walking, playing, but many outside activities are for the most part fun. Kids all around the world should do this. I play football for a team and i also learned that you can do other activities too besides football. I think this challenge was about going outside playing doing multiple activities that keep us active, healthy, and fit. I encourage all students to share this experience like my brothers and I have. Have fun all of you students and keep pushing.
Posted On 2009-03-18
Isn't it a great day today????? Being active and positive are an extremely important part of my total well being. I have lost weight and inches AND I feel wonderful! My favorite type of exercise is swimming or even aqua aerobics... but it is not always easy to get out of bed to swim laps at 6am in the winter! (even in Southern California!!!) So I have added belly dancing to my regime!!! And of course, there is always the old standby: walking!!! I am a regular platelet donor so I am able to track some of my statistics on a regular basis. I have normally/naturally low blood pressure and low cholesterol. However, when I am not physically active on a regular basis, I have noticed that my resting heart rate is higher than I would like... AND I notice that my total cholesterol can elevate up to 45 points. It is still within normal or acceptable levels... but I know that I can keep these rates or levels at the lower end by regular exercise. In the long run, I know this will be beneficial for me as I age... IF I ever let myself "grow-up"! hahaha Thanks for the challenge and GO ST MARY STARS in Oceanside, CA!!! Nancy Jane Sevitz-Poarch age 51 Specialty Teacher
Isn't it a great day today????? Being active and positive are an extremely important part of my total well being. I have lost weight and inches AND I feel wonderful! My favorite type of exercise is swimming or even aqua aerobics... but it is not always easy to get out of bed to swim laps at 6am in the winter! (even in Southern California!!!) So I have added belly dancing to my regime!!! And of course, there is always the old standby: walking!!! I am a regular platelet donor so I am able to track some of my statistics on a regular basis. I have normally/naturally low blood pressure and low cholesterol. However, when I am not physically active on a regular basis, I have noticed that my resting heart rate is higher than I would like... AND I notice that my total cholesterol can elevate up to 45 points. It is still within normal or acceptable levels... but I know that I can keep these rates or levels at the lower end by regular exercise. In the long run, I know this will be beneficial for me as I age... IF I ever let myself "grow-up"! hahaha Thanks for the challenge and GO ST MARY STARS in Oceanside, CA!!! Nancy Jane Sevitz-Poarch age 51 Specialty Teacher
Posted On 2009-04-04
A few months ago, I signed my daughter up for karate lessons so that she would learn to be more assertive at school. After sitting in on a few classes, I realized I wanted to sign-up also. So, now both my daughter and I are not only gaining the wonderful physical benefits of karate, but are also developing mental acuity and strength of character from the same sport.
A few months ago, I signed my daughter up for karate lessons so that she would learn to be more assertive at school. After sitting in on a few classes, I realized I wanted to sign-up also. So, now both my daughter and I are not only gaining the wonderful physical benefits of karate, but are also developing mental acuity and strength of character from the same sport.
2011
Grand Prizes
Grand Prizes
Three brand new fitness activity centers to the grand prize winning elementary school, middle school and high school.
Three additional fitness centers, one each for a school in Northern, Central and Southern California.
Regional Awards
$6,000 awards - to one school in each of eleven regions - a $5,000 check for physical activity equipment and a $1,000 gift card to a CVS/pharmacy.
