Government of Goa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EduHub Sports, with the vision of boosting the fitness of young students in Goa.
“EduHub Sports has introduced FitnessGram, a US based company developed fitness assessment tool. It will definitely contribute to the vision of building #FitGoa,” Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant posted on X (formerly Twitter).
EduHub Sports is promoted by former India cricketer Nilesh Kulkarni.
About FitnessGram (https://fitnessgram.net):
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the “Father of Aerobics” and founder of The Cooper Institute, recognized the need to improve youth fitness and promote physical education. In 1982, FitnessGram by The Cooper Institute was born as the “first student fitness report card” to give meaningful feedback about student fitness levels and support physical education in schools. FitnessGram assesses the physical fitness of a child based on the scientifically-established Healthy Fitness Zone® standards that indicate a lower risk of chronic diseases later in life. Schools and school districts adopt FitnessGram to make data-driven decisions about physical education programs that develop youth fitness and support overall health.
FitnessGram assessment and software work together to improve overall student health and achievement.
FitnessGram data can:
• Track trends and changes in fitness levels over time
• Examine associations between fitness and academic achievement and attendance
• Enhance the effectiveness of physical education programs
• Help create healthy school environments focused on prevention
• Foster communication between parents, teachers and students
• Identify areas of need for program funding
