Kevin Shedenhelm

The objective of Shedenhelm's program is to transform unstructured recess time into structured fitness time. The only competition that students at Denver Elementary experience with the school's "Quicker, Stronger, Faster" program is self-motivation. Students in grades three through five participate in structured fitness time twice in a six-day cycle. During each 30-minute session, students participate in a variety of wellness activities including strength training, rock wall climbing, horizontal and vertical pegboards, rope climbing and dancing. Between 175-180 students benefit from the program which aims to help students take ownership of their own physical well-being, set goals, and monitor the progress of their physical fitness. During the first month, most students experience improvements in their overall speed, strength and coordination. Three times throughout the year, each student's performances will be evaluated using an individualized charting system. The scores will be printed on the student's progress reports for parental review. Shedenhelm believes the self-motivation and confidence this program creates benefits students both physically and mentally and provides them with the tools they need to become whatever they believe is possible. He resides in Denver.