PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Parents and guardians are an important part of the Yes! We Can program!
For students to be successful, they need their parent/guardian’s encouragement to complete surveys, attend practices, wear their Fitbit, and make sure their physical activity is being recorded. Parents are invited!
Need content for this area whether its the links to the old videos or whatever resources the parents need.
“Sixth grade is a time when we lose athletes because, when they’re looking for things to do, there are no sports offered…We needed a program to address the gap between elementary school and middle school, which is why we collaborated with UAB for YES! We can PLAY.”
Henry PopeAthletic Director, Birmingham City Schools
“We want to get children physically active, moving and enjoying what they do,” “YES! We can PLAY helps keep them involved and provides interest by adding another dimension on the few opportunities that exist. An increased variety of organized sport activities will allow students to participate in getting and staying healthy.”
Sherri Huff, Ed.D.Program Specialist for Physical Education, Health and Driver Education Birmingham City Schools
“YES! We Can Play gets kids interested and excited about sports and prepares them to play on school sports teams. Our ultimate goal is that kids develop habits that lead to physical activity and healthy eating integrated throughout their lives.”
Lori Bateman, Ph.D.Principal Investigator, Yes! We Can Play! UAB Division of Preventive Medicine