The Marathon Kids program is built upon six research and evidence-based pillars.
The six pillars help structure the program to build a community around physical activity, help kids establish healthy habits, and provide a sense of belonging for your participants.
Coaches play a key role in utilizing the pillars within your own program.
The Six Pillars of the Marathon Kids Program:
Goal Setting | Tracking | Modeling the Way |
Social Support | Celebrating | Rewarding |
Goal Setting: Kids develop a growth mindset, setting small and big goals alike.
Tracking: Logging miles and measuring progress keeps kids motivated.
Modeling the Way: Role models inspire kids to build new, healthy habits.
Social Support: Moving together is more enjoyable when you feel the support of others.
Celebrating: Big cheers and high-fives go a long way to foster long-term behavior adoption.
Rewarding: Kids love being recognized, which helps them form new habits.
Print a copy of the pillars with key actions to implement here.
Helpful Related Topics