Jump Rope for Heart / Hoops for Heart

Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart are sponsored by the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and the American Heart Association. These community service programs have many benefits: increased physical activity, support of cardiovascular research, and improved student learning. Use the navigation to read more about the benefits of rope jumping.

Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart aims to educate Hoosier children and youth on the need for lifelong physical activity and the awareness of health-related physical fitness.

The funds collected are used to support cardiovascular research and public education programs conducted by the American Heart Association. In addition, participating schools earn points to buy physical education equipment and health education materials.

All Indiana teachers who participate in one or both of these programs receive a complimentary one-year membership (upon submission of membership form) from IAHPERD in thanks for their support. In addition, Coordinators of Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) or Hoops for Heart (HFH) events are able to request funding for projects designed to enhance health, physical education, recreation, and/or dance within the school and/or community setting. Read more about our JRFH/HFH Incentive Award and AAHPERD JRFH/HFH Grant.

ACES

ACES (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) is part of Shape Up Indiana Youth Fitness Day sponsored by the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance! The purpose of ACES is to call attention to the importance of youth fitness in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. This page is designed to provide a link to information on how your students can participate in this exciting event, which will take place on the first Wednesday in May at 10:00am as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.