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Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart are national programs jointly sponsored by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
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The Healthy Heart

One of the perks of participation in Hoops For Heart is the opportunity to teach the younger generation about heart healthy living.  There are many ways to live healthy, and it’s important to teach students how regular exercise, a healthy diet, and knowledge of risk factors can contribute to a long, healthy life. 

Heart Power

HeartPower! Online is the American Heart Association's curriculum-based program for teaching about the heart and how to keep it healthy for a lifetime. Nutrition, physical activity, living tobacco-free, and knowing how the heart works all are vital in maintaining a healthy heart.  While there are many valuable resources available when you hold a Jump Rope For Heart event, the HeartPower! materials have proved to be timeless and are always in demand.  Learn more...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between AHA and the William J. Clinton Foundation, promotes healthy living to students of all ages.Find out more about the foundation and how you can get involved. Learn more...