JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars and the ROAR teamed up to play with more than 200 local kids Tuesday afternoon as part of the NFL Play 60 Challenge.
The NFL initiative is now in its 10th year and was created to promote physical activity and healthy eating habits in partnership with the American Heart Association.
Tuesday Arlington Middle School students played for more than 60 minutes running speed and agility football drills and catching passes.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day for kids students had so much fun on the move, it was easy to forget their play, was actually protecting their health.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars player Cleo Lemon was there, cheering the kids on, while sharing some moves from the football field.
"Their school is loaded with athletes and it was good to see them come out and have fun and really fellowship with their classmates," Lemon said.
Arlington Middle is one of 32 local schools awarded a $1,500 grant to participate in the NFL Play 60 Challenge.
"We want them to be healthy and fit growing up and establish that early in their childhood so it can become a habit and they can really enjoy getting outside and living a healthy lifestyle," Lemon said.
Students also learned dance moves from the ROAR and received "hands only" CPR training thanks to UNF nursing students through the American Heart Association.
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children's hospital was also on hand teaching students how to understand nutrition labels.