UK Active Girls Healthy Women Program

The Active Girls Healthy Women program includes three sub-programs: Families Moving Together, Movement Mentors, and Girls Can. They support the core mission of promoting active, healthy lifestyles but focus on different audiences. Swipe to learn more and get involved ??

Let's hear from former research student Noah Gadd about the impact and experience of serving as a Research Assistant with Active Girls Healthy Women. Noah graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Sciences in Human Health Sciences, a minor in Health Advocacy, and a certificate in Undergraduate Research in Human Health Sciences. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Kentucky. During his undergrad at UK, Noah was a Research Assistant with AGHW and worked with Director Dr. Dee Dlugonski.

The Champions of Active Women Podcast returns this Wednesday with a brand-new episode featuring Jenny Gaither, Movemeant Founder and Executive Director. Tune in as we discuss body-positive programming for girls—available on our Linktree, linktr.ee/ukaghw, and all podcast platforms!

When girls are encouraged to be active, they grow into strong, confident, and healthy women. Active Girls Healthy Women celebrates International Women’s Day every day by advancing girls’ and women’s physical activity and health through research and outreach. With your support, no matter how big or small, you can help create opportunities for local girls and women in Kentucky to learn how to lead active, healthy lives—ensuring a future where every woman has the chance to thrive through movement and wellness. Please consider donating?bit.ly/40qYEUB?—your contribution is making a meaningful difference in our community!

The Champions of Active Women Podcast is BACK! Tune in this Wednesday to listen to Barb Anthony, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Play Gap, talk about supporting sport opportunities for adult women. Available in our Linktree and anywhere you listen to Podcasts ?? linktr.ee/ukaghw.

In December, one of our former Movement Mentors, Olivia Lawrence, visited Leestown Middle wtih the current Movement Mentors to teach a yoga/pilates class, introducing students to mindfulness, stretching techniques, and the benefits of physical wellness in a fun and engaging way.?

Last month, our Movement Mentors and Families Moving Together team hosted a Parent Engagement session at the One Parent Scholar House. They educated children and single parents pursuing higher education on role modeling healthy lifestyles. If you want to bring a Parent Engagement Session to families at your childcare center or pre school, please let us know in the comments!

February Bingocize Recap! Bingocize combines fitness, health education, and Bingo for a fun, interactive way to stay active! Active Girls Healthy Women is partnering with the Human Development Institute to bring the Bingocize curriculum to youth in the community. Our Movement Mentors are leading these engaging sessions, encouraging healthy habits through play and movement. This work is proudly supported by the UK HealthCare Healthy Kentucky Initiative. ?? ??

Back in December, Our Movement Mentors volunteered with Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization that encourages girls of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. The season culminated in a community impact 5k event, where our Movement Mentors cheered on the sidelines for participants and handed out cupcakes!

Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day featuring our Movement Mentors! Additionally, make sure to catch our virtual panel at 3:30pm to address engaging girls and women in movement and sport ?? https://lnkd.in/e4PXQfJn