First In Fitness is a fitness competition that has taken place since 1982. The first year there were approximately 300 students, and now it has grown to an event with well over 2000 students participating. There are now 4 First in Fitness events each year. Stough participates in the Northern Region event.
Participants are chosen from the Fall Fitness Assessment scores. Those students who score the highest will qualify for the field trip to Southeast Raleigh High School. The date for this school year will be sometime in March , 2018.
Students will compete in 1 of 6 events against their peers in a fun and friendly competition. These events include: shuttle run, standing long jump, 1 minute speed rope, pull-ups, mile run, and 100 yard dash. In addition, there is 1 boy and 1 girl in 5th grade who will compete in the triathlon event which is made up of the shuttle run, pull-ups, and mile run. All participants are recognized with either a participation ribbon or a place ribbon depending on how well they do in their event. This is a great day for families to share in their child's accomplishments!
Participants are chosen from the Fall Fitness Assessment scores. Those students who score the highest will qualify for the field trip to Southeast Raleigh High School. The date for this school year will be sometime in March , 2018.
Students will compete in 1 of 6 events against their peers in a fun and friendly competition. These events include: shuttle run, standing long jump, 1 minute speed rope, pull-ups, mile run, and 100 yard dash. In addition, there is 1 boy and 1 girl in 5th grade who will compete in the triathlon event which is made up of the shuttle run, pull-ups, and mile run. All participants are recognized with either a participation ribbon or a place ribbon depending on how well they do in their event. This is a great day for families to share in their child's accomplishments!