CCUSD is moving to a more integrated learning progression where learning sports begins in elementary school instead of middle school. A developing strength is having the physical education and coaching staff available to give students the opportunity to play sports, whether on an intramural or competitive team. In sixth grade, there is a “no-cut” philosophy to encourage maximum participation; and the PE program becomes more robust as students move into grades seventh and eighth. In high school, the new weight room gives students who are not on athletic teams the opportunities to become more active. It gives teachers better access to teach students. The vision is giving all students multiple “onramps,” including fitness and sports, where it’s possible to join activities and extracurriculars throughout their education at different times. 

Implementing fitness on a large scale is key, so activities cannot be limited to a single area of the school. For example, the Multi-Purpose building supports fitness indoors during inclement weather at the elementary level. At the middle and high school levels, make Fitness rooms available during lunch and encourage use by teachers. Consider placing treadmills, stationary bikes and other fitness nudges within open collaboration and outdoor learning areas to ensure access to more people throughout the day. Updating all facilities, from fitness and PE to sports programs, is important.