Physical Education

NFL Mascots Join Forces with American Heart Association to Promote Youth Fitness Through PLAY 60 Initiative

NFL Mascots Join Forces with American Heart Association to Promote Youth Fitness Through PLAY 60 Initiative

Six NFL mascots are launching as official ambassadors for the NFL PLAY 60 program, partnering with the American Heart Association to combat sedentary behaviors in children through engaging physical activity initiatives that support both mental and physical health development.

September 26, 2025
American Heart Association Awards Wellness Grants to 69 Schools Nationwide to Combat Childhood Health Crisis

American Heart Association Awards Wellness Grants to 69 Schools Nationwide to Combat Childhood Health Crisis

The American Heart Association has distributed wellness grants to 69 schools across 37 states to address critical health disparities among children, where only 25% meet daily physical activity recommendations and one-third face overweight or obesity challenges.

September 3, 2025
NFL PLAY 60 and Kids Heart Challenge Partner to Enhance Student Physical Activity and Mental Wellness

NFL PLAY 60 and Kids Heart Challenge Partner to Enhance Student Physical Activity and Mental Wellness

The American Heart Association and NFL are expanding their NFL PLAY 60 program in collaboration with Kids Heart Challenge to promote physical activity and mental wellness among students, offering new resources including family challenges, CPR training with Super Bowl ticket incentives, and school grants.

September 2, 2025
NFL and American Heart Association Launch Day of Play to Promote Youth Physical Activity in 35 Schools

NFL and American Heart Association Launch Day of Play to Promote Youth Physical Activity in 35 Schools

The NFL PLAY 60 initiative partners with 35 schools nationwide to encourage children to increase daily physical activity, addressing childhood health risks through an interactive, fun-filled program supporting mental and physical wellness.

May 13, 2025
NFL and American Heart Association Team Up to Boost Youth Fitness Before Super Bowl LIX

NFL and American Heart Association Team Up to Boost Youth Fitness Before Super Bowl LIX

A nationwide fitness initiative by NFL PLAY 60 and the American Heart Association aims to combat youth inactivity through a virtual fitness broadcast, reaching elementary students across the country with the potential to impact childhood health outcomes.

February 4, 2025