chance to engage with local youth and make sure they are active. Martin spoke about the goal of the mission. He explained about the need for healthy choices in routine life. He said, “Going through a pandemic, our youth were ready for some normalcy in their lives. In working with medical students to offer this program, we’re educating youth about making healthy choices, encouraging physical activity and promoting socialization while focusing on the osteopathic principles of mind, body and spirit. The program is not only educational, it’s also about building relationships with youth and their families, and most importantly about having fun.”
According to Matt Parsley, who is a member of WVSOM’s Class of 2024, he and three other students created Fit Kids with the goal of having a good, long-term impact on the communities around the osteopathic medical school. Parsley spoke about the Fit Kids program and its benefits to the youths and society. He said, “We recognized a need for safe activities that focused on the well-being of our community’s youth. Programs like Fit Kids help provide the universal benefits that education about nutrition, stress and physical activity can bring. Preventive interventions allow us to give kids stimulating, fun, age-appropriate activities that double as a sturdy foundation for healthy choices across their lifespan.”
All of the events will start at 9 am. Those interested in participating or for further details can contact Brooke Seamans at bseamans@osteo.wvsom.edu. Any changes to the program schedule arising due to Covid-19 pandemic will be announced on WVSOM’s social media platforms.
