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Twelve middle schools in the San Antonio Independent School District are opening the doors to their gym four days a week as a pilot program to help keep students active over the summer.
Creating opportunities for kid’s to remain active over the summer is critical to build a culture of health and reduce their risk for obesity and chronic disease. Particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods which lack safe places for kids to play.
The Athletic Conditioning & Enrichement (ACE) pilot program was developed by the district’s assistant athletic director, Courtney Davis.
For two hours a day, coaches teach middle school students about muscle strength, injury prevention, and nutrition.
In collaboration with district’s summer meals program, students receive two meals a day, before and after their workout, according to one source.
The program is free at the 12 middle schools for incoming seventh- and eight-grade students who have cleared their physical.
By The Numbers
33
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of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
