Our Story
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Fun2BFit first became a concept in 1997. As a pediatric physical therapist working for St Johns County schools Cathy Webb PT was blessed to work with children who had PT support services in the schools. As time went on, she was struck with the incidence of lifestyle related risk factors evident in MANY students. Those who did not even have a medical diagnosis landing them on her caseload had gross motor, posture, endurance and mobility issues. A desire was planted to reach more children and families with preventative efforts relating to modifiable risk factors like exercise, physical activity and healthy eating, that could benefit all. After having her own children Cathy transitioned to volunteering in their schools with health promotion activities. She served as a promoter for the NE Florida 503c1 called Commit2BFit. Once all 3 kids were in school, she began working on what is today Fun2BFit. It is a calling, a passion and a labor of love all in 1. Today Fun2BFit serves over 400 students in the Jacksonville Area and we are always looking for ways to reach more.
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The Fun2BFit Program
Fun2BFit is a play based health literacy/exercise program designed specifically for preschools. All classes include fun age appropriate games, music, stories and toys to engage students in health education and physical activity. Important life lessons on nutrition, healthy habits, selfcare, and exercise are all covered. In class children develop motor and social skills both while also having fun burning off extra energy and learning healthy lifestyle basics. Teachers families and students all love it!
The newest “best practice” guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest that preschool aged children have at least 60 minuntes of vigorous physical activty, as well as several hours of very active play daily. This is a tall order for most busy families. Fun2BFit assists schools and families in meeting updated guidelines in an positive, safe, fun, developmentally appropriate way.
Classes consist of a brief circle time teaching, followed by a game or story based work out with fun music, games and toys. Children develop new skills and confidence through play. Handouts reinforcing teaching are provided to go home weekly so parents are informed.
Fun2BFit is a turn key solution for early childhoofd wellness. We bring it all!; music, equipment, hand outs, games and most important enthusiastic, well prepared, loving teachers who are passionate about helping children and their families be as healthy as they can be!
