Schools encouraging students to stay healthy

By Brooke Kelley

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month.

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is raising awareness by urging parents and schools to help children explore a wide variety of physical activities to determine what they like and then encourage them to participate in those activities on a regular basis.

This week, there are several field days scheduled for Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools for students to learn about exercise and healthy eating habits and participate in a variety of fun activities.

It's just one way the school system is helping to fight childhood obesity.

The school system has been partnering with several community organizations to promote physical activity in the schools and community throughout in May and will celebrate National Physical Education and Sports month May 26 through May 29.

The theme is Be Active Your Way.