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Fitness and Character Education (FACE) motivates elementary school children to build fitness, self-esteem and character. Since its inception in 2003, the FACE program has reached and influenced more than 20,000 students. With a focus on fitness, the FACE program combines hand-eye coordination, physical fitness, public speaking and character education to build self-esteem, respect and confidence.
Values and Qualities of the FACE Program
Respect and courteousness
Public speaking & eye contact
General friendliness
Openness to making new friends
Understanding the importance of education and homework
Developing & understanding physical fitness
WHAT FACE does
- Combines confidence, growth and positive attitude, leaving an imprint that lasts a lifetime
- Motivates kids to get fit, get positive, get ahead
- Utilizes a proven combination of incentives, physical activity, and communication skills
- Connect with children in familiar surroundings -- in school and community settings
- Offers kids an alternative to risky and destructive behaviors and helps them understand why they should make the right choice
- Offers positive role models and reduces peer pressure by making good choices the cool thing to do
- cultivates self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control
- helps today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders
Visit face4kids.org for more information