USA Track & Field has teamed up with Hershey to create RunJumpThrow (RJT), a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping, and throwing skills through track & field.
Designed to be a turnkey curriculum that is easily adaptable for any group, RunJumpThrow is a noncompetitive, FREE program that can be conducted as an event lasting 2-4 hours, or as a six-week program. RunJumpThrow offers a selection of 21 learning stations for organizers to choose from including dynamic warm-up, running form and technique, standing broad jump, softball throw, and one-legged hop.
Programs like RJT are critical to promoting sustained physical activity and sport participation in the U.S. By creating early, positive experiences, you can help maximize a child’s potential for future growth and love of physical activity.
Getting active is the first step toward getting fit. By focusing on the activity and taking joy in movement, the goal of RJT is to help instill a love of movement in children and to provide a starting point for what we hope will be a lifetime of healthy, physical activity.
At its core, RJT supports the long-term athlete development principles that have been embraced by sport organizations worldwide, helping create opportunities for future athletes to realize their full potential.
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While most of you know Hershey for iconic brands like Hershey’s, Reese’s and Twizzlers, the company was founded with an enduring social mission to support the development of children. One of the cornerstones of Hershey’s commitment in the development of youth has been the partnership with USATF. The RunJumpThrow program expands access to the sport of track and field for kids ages 7-12. Hershey values programs that provide opportunities for kids to learn by doing and the RJT program is an innovative way to extend their values around the long-standing commitment to introduce kids to basic running, jumping and throwing skills for a lifetime of activity.
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