Rope Skipping Fitness and Activity Program

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Rope skipping is recognized as an easy to learn, fun way to build a nation of fit children and youth as it builds strength, endurance and flexibility - the very cornerstones of the Health Canada's Physical Activity Guide. Skipping can be done alone, with a partner, in a group, while at home or at school and requires very little space or expense.

As the world's leading manufacturer of jump ropes and developer of rope skipping programs, we have partnered with the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) to introduce Jump2bFit^®.

Teach "non-skippers" the skills to enjoy jumping rope - alone, with a partner or in a group - including how to turn, jump, enter and exit double dutch! Also includes lots for more advanced jumpers!

Jump2bFit^® includes everything you need to teach the basics for individual, partner and group jump rope skills with fully illustrated lead up activities and teaching tips for single rope, long rope and double dutch skills.

Your Jump2bFit^® Rope Skipping Fitness and Activity Program ($49.95) includes:

1.	Jump2bFit® Manual (English only) The fully illustrated, learning outcomes based, instruction manual (170 pages) includes skill development, games, challenges, activities and events to promote child and youth fitness through skipping. The activities and lesson plans provided are designed for individuals, pairs and groups using single ropes and long ropes. Skills and activities are keyed to the companion videotape. Sections indicating the use of music are correlated to the companion music CD. In addition there is information on forming a skipping club or team, using skipping to train for sports, how to choreograph routines and performances, running team competitions and record days, sample achievement certificates, using rope skipping for fundraising and more!
2.	Jump2bFit® Videotape/DVD (available in English DVD, French DVD or PAL video) The 45-minute video/DVD comprises two sections: The demonstration is designed to motivate young people by providing exciting routines to music performed by outstanding rope skippers. The instructional section shows the skills and activities included in the manual to provide visualization for both students and instructors.
3.	Jump2bFit® music CD The 50 minute, 12 track instrumental music CD is designed specifically for rope skipping and is correlated to the Manual. Music for skipping should range from about 105 beats per minute to over 140 beats per minute. Track 1 of the CD is about 110 bpm and Track 10 is about 140 bpm with Tracks 2 to 9 ranging between. Tracks 11 and 12 are Medleys.
4.	Each program kit also includes: Instructor's 9 ft. speed rope One copy of the 30 page "Activities and Challenges for Kids" booklet (available in English or French)
5.	Four Instructional Wall Charts. (Jump2bFit Program may be purchased without the set of wall charts for $39.95) In addition, the wall charts may be purchased alone for $15.95. Each 19 in. X 27 in. chart includes over 20 skills, activities and challenges.   Poster set (English or French) includes: Single Rope Basics Partner Activities Long Ropes Skills Double Dutch

The program is designed for the instructor to use the Manual, Video/DVD, CD, and Wall Charts to teach the skills. Order individual ropes and "Activities & Challenges for Kids" booklets for each participant so that they can continue to jump rope at home on their own and monitor their progress.

Click here to order your Jump2bFit^® program

For more information about CAHPERD and its Canadian programs, visit them on-line at http://www.cahperd.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jump2bFit^® the same as Jump Rope For Heart?

NO. In North America, Jump Rope For Heart is a fundraising program.

Jump2bFit^® is a Jump Rope For Fitness^TM program to encourage exercise to develop and improve...

• Cardiorespiratory fitness
• Mobility and flexibility
• Agility, balance, coordination and vertical jump
• Timing, rhythm and speed
• Muscle strength
• Lean body mass
• Bone density
• Skill development

While fighting...

• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Type II Diabetes
• Osteoporosis

Why Jump2bFit^®?

Rope skipping, or jumping rope is considered to be one of the most efficient tools to increase cardiovascular fitness while improving bone density and muscular strength. As part of an effective weight management program, it can also help in the fight against obesity and type II Diabetes. In addition to the health benefits of regular rope jumping, physical endurance, locomotive skills, balance, agility and motor coordination can be improved dramatically using individual and/or group activities.

Most importantly, as a non-competitive activity, jumping rope encourages the successful involvement of those most at risk for developing a sedentary life style - non-athletic children and youth. Kids increase their fitness levels and at the same time, their self confidence, which also aids their personal development and leadership skills.

Is the Jump2bFit^® program difficult to implement?

NO. The program is easy to follow for PE Specialists, Classroom Teachers, Parent Volunteers, and Recreation Leaders.

Is Jump2bFit^® strictly a School Based program?

NO. Since the program is straightforward and easy to run, it can be implemented by parent volunteers or community leaders in a wide variety of settings, indoors or outside.

What ages would benefit most from the Jump2bFit^® program?

Although designed for 3rd to 9th grades, the Jump2bFit^® Program has been used successfully for both younger and older children and youth in schools, community programs, and organizations.

Is there a requirement to Fundraise if I use Jump2bFit^®?

NO. There is no fundraising requirement to participate in the Jump2bFit^® Program. However, schools or clubs may elect to conduct a sponsored skipping event to raise money for their own school projects. Projects could include Physical Education equipment, library books, computer related products (software or hardware), playground equipment, school field trips/excursions or your school's favourite charity. For information on using rope skipping for school fundraising projects, please visit our School Site at Jump2bFit.com (Note: By clicking on this link you will be leaving the store).

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