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EXPERIENCE--LOTS!! Mike & Barb have been certified by the International Fitness Association as an Aerobic Instructors and Personal Trainers; SNG International certified as a Youth Fitness Specialists; CPR and First Aid certified. Barb graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Northern Kentucky University, and The University of Cincinnati, Elementary Education and has a nutrition certification and is also a |
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| Member of NACYE and 4C. She has a genuine love for children and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our future generations. Mike attended the University of Cincinnati, in Business Administration. Mike has coached youth soccer and baseball for many years. They have three children, Matt, Stephanie and Joe. We have been teaching Stretch-N-Grow in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area since 1996! |
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| Every instructor is a certified Youth Fitness Specialist and is also certified in CPR and First Aid. Our comprehensive training program is rigorous and on-going. Each instructor attends quarterly trainings to maintain the integrity of our program. All instructors are TB Tested, and Criminal Background Checked. |
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| HISTORY—LONG!! Stretch-n-Grow—the worlds largest network of children’s fitness professionals—originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992 by Bob and Jill Manley. Their plan was to conduct classes on a local level only. Response by children, parents, and child care providers was indeed exciting. Excitement over what they were doing resulted in requests from several people in other cities for more information. Within one year, expansion reached into 25 major U.S. markets; and in June 1993, Stretch-n-Grow became an "international influence" as they entered the Canadian market. After an intense study and the discovery of alarming statistics concerning the health status of American’s young children, the founders of Stretch-n-Grow set out on their mission to change the course for children everywhere. Stretch-n-Grow has expanded to over 260 affiliates in cities across America, Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore. |
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| ADVISORY BOARD--IMPRESSIVE!! Our exercises and curriculum were developed under the supervision of an Advisory Board consisting of pediatricians, nutritionists, educators and fitness professionals. Our Advisory Board and Affiliate Advisory Council regularly review our program to ensure that our exercises are safe for kids and are in compliance with the youth fitness guidelines established by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). Our curriculum and exercise glossary are safe, effective and age-appropriate |
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| YOUTH FITNESS GUIDELINES |
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| Our Youth Fitness Guidelines are in compliance with AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness Assn. Of America), ACE (American Council on Exercise), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). Our curriculum and exercise glossary are safe, effective and age-appropriate. |
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| MISSION |
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To lay a foundation for a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude toward well being |
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To establish life-long patterns of fitness and good eating habits |
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To prepare children for participation in physical education and athletic programs |
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To empower parents and child care providers by setting a healthy example for children |
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"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6 |
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