An Update from SHAPE America and Arizona Health and Physical Education
Dear Arizona Health and Physical Education Member,
On behalf of Stephanie Morris, SHAPE America CEO, please read the following information regarding Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs:
In the late 1970s, physical education teacher and SHAPE America member Jean Barkow of Milwaukee’s Riverside High School held the first “Jump-Rope-a-Thon” to build community spirit and get students excited about physical activity, all while raising money for her local American Heart Association Chapter.