Kris Holloway

Recognizing that many young people may not always view health and fitness as a priority, Holloway developed "It's Not Your Parents' PE", a physical education program at Momence High School. The program helps improve student learning by introducing the benefits of physical activity. Divided into four categories, the curriculum combines physical activities with an overview of the components of physical fitness. Each student develops a personal fitness plan which includes a variety of goals for endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition. The results of the students' combined fitness plans are evaluated each fall and spring semester and a report is produced to show how their fitness levels have improved and how each ranks nationally. Approximately 300 out of the 456 students enrolled at Momence High School will benefit from this program. Holloway, a resident of Momence, believes that promoting healthy habits early and discussing the long-term consequences of physical inactivity with students will help reverse the trend of deteriorating health and fitness among future generations.