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The Cooper Institute Launches New Online FitnessGram Playground Site

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Monday, March 1, 2021

DALLAS, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooper Institute announces a new online FitnessGram Playground to improve students physical fitness and mental well-being.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooper Institute announces a new online FitnessGram Playground to improve students physical fitness and mental well-being.
  • This online site will offer thousands of homes and schools access to physical activity and fitness resources.
  • With this FitnessGram online resource, now millions of kids nationwide and thousands of schools will have access to the learning modules, exercise videos, FitnessGram PACER Test Remixes, activity tracker app and The Cooper Institute YouTube channel.
  • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Cooper Institute created The FitnessGram Online Learning Modules site for teachers to distribute and educate on the importance of health-related fitness and living a physically active lifestyle.

The Cooper Institute kicks off its 50th anniversary with The FitnessGram PACER Test Remixes! album release and documentary film, bringing a diverse new sound to student fitness.

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Monday, June 22, 2020

The Cooper Institute is proud to announce the launch of the FitnessGram PACER Test Remixes!

Key Points: 
  • The Cooper Institute is proud to announce the launch of the FitnessGram PACER Test Remixes!
  • The June 22 album release coincides with the 50th anniversary of The Cooper Institute, founded in 1970 by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper to improve public health through fitness research and education.
  • The test measures aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition to determine the overall physical health of students.
  • Research from FitnessGram helps school administrators, healthcare advocates and policymakers make evidence-based decisions that improve the health of our nations youth.