• Goal: lay the foundation for a University-Assisted Physical Activity Program.
• Who: student-led leadership component with assistance from Playworks staff and Netter personnel, namely Paulette Branson.
• What: increase opportunities for play and physical activity.
• Where: West Philadelphia public schools, recess or in physical education classes.
• When: organization to launch Fall 2016 with recruitment and planning to finish before the conclusion of the Spring 2016 semester.
• Why: play enhances a child’s development and physical activity has numerous health and school-wide benefits. There is currently an inadequacy of Penn volunteers to support physical activity at schools in West Philadelphia.
If you are interested in getting involved, please
make sure to fill out the form below or contact pennuapa@gmail.com:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EMKFXaiTdGo0OC4Y3AN-OsiOav5UM8PjhQBfQaUsFCc/viewform?c=0&w=1