Skills Chart

The table below summarizes the goal areas, tools (program components), and long-term outcomes of the Mentally Fit program.

Mentally Fit Physical Education Program
Specific Goal Areas	Mentally Fit Tools	Long-term Outcomes
Increase physical areas of weakness	Fitness Testing Goal-setting Tailored physical activities	Improved fitness Improved mood Improved body image
Increase mind-body connection	Identify body triggers Offer physical experiences such as deep-breathing	Increased self-awareness Increased concentration
Increase social knowledge, interactions, connections, support	Rules and structure Team sports Corrective social experiences Guided support in positive interactions	Reduced loneliness Increased positive interactions
Increase positive coping to replace maladaptive behaviors	Identify triggers Physical coping such as walking away, deep breathing	Reduced aggressive behaviors
Increase leadership and assertiveness	Team captain Responsibility for others Encourage positive interactions	Improved mood Improved self-esteem

Fitness activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Football
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Jumping rope
• Resistance bands
• Body Squats
• Burpies
• Push-ups

Nutritional education is also offered to build on the knowledge and skills that children and youth need to maintain healthy eating lifestyles. This is especially beneficial with the availability of soda, vending machines, and lower availability of high quality foods in lower income neighborhoods

6:35 PM