May Newsletter
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Granville Exempted Village Schools is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports &
Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of May, we
challenge all adults and students to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
Did you know that regular physical activity increases your chances of living a longer, healthier
life? It also reduces your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
Yet in Ohio:
 Almost 25% of Ohioans report no daily physical activity.
 32% of Teens watch TV 3+ hours/day. (Recommendation is less than 2 hours per day).
 According to Ohio’s third grade BMI study, 20% of Ohio’s third grade population view 3‐
4 hours of television on an average school night.
 36.2% of Ohioans are overweight and 26.5% are obese.
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for several chronic conditions including Diabetes
Mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and several cancers. Regular physical
activity helps people with arthritis and other conditions affecting the joints by improving pain
management, and is associated with reducing depression and improving thinking ability in
older adults.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:
 Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity
includes things like walking fast, dancing, swimming, and raking leaves.

Do muscle-strengthening activities – like lifting weights or using exercise bands – at least 2
days a week.
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each
day.
This may sound like a lot, but don't worry! Your child may already be meeting the Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans. And, you'll soon discover all the easy and enjoyable ways to help your child
meet the recommendations. Encourage your child to participate in activities that are age-appropriate,
enjoyable and offer variety! Just make sure your child or adolescent is doing three types of physical
activity:
1. Aerobic Activity
Aerobic activity should make up most of your child's 60 or more minutes of
physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk
walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic
activity on at least 3 days per week.
2. Muscle Strengthening
Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at
least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
3. Bone Strengthening
Include bone strengthening activities, such as jumping rope or running, at
least 3 days per week as part of your child's 60 or more minutes.
Physical activity is for everyone. No matter what shape you are in, you can find activities that
work for you. Together, we can rise to the challenge and get more active during the month of
May!
For more information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html
Community Events sponsored by GRD in May:
Turn Your Screen OFF Week Events!
May 3 – May 9
Brought to you by the Granville Recreation District, Granville Public Library, Robbins Hunter
Museum, Granville Historical Society, Granville Exempted Village Schools, Granville Senior Center,
Bryn Du Mansion, Licking Parks District, Licking Land Trust, Kiwanis Club of Granville, Welsh Hills
School, Granville Studio of Visual Arts and Granville Chamber of Commerce.
Thirteen local agencies have worked jointly to bring you 7 days of unique programming that we hope
will challenge you to turn off your screens and read, play, go outdoors and get in touch with your
community. Be sure to log your “unplugged” hours at the end of the week in our
briefonline survey here (link posted week of event) and you will be automatically
entered into a drawing to win great prizes like a Family Sports Package, a week of
Full or Half Day Summer GRD Camps, a week of Welsh Hills School Summer Camp,
Concert on the Green picnic package, a $50 Reader’s Garden gift card and more!
Bike to School Day
When: Wed, May 6, 8am – 9am
Where: Begin at Bryn Du Mansion
Description: Bike To School Day Grades: K-3 As part of National Bike To School Day, GES
students and their parents are invited to gather in the Bryn Du Mansion parking lot at 8AM and
bike to school starting at 8:20PM. Sponsored by Granville Schools & GRD. Starting at Bryn Du
Mansion. FREE
Family Fishing and Picnic
When: Sat, May 9, 11am – 3pm
Where: Infirmary Mound Park
Description: Family Fishing & Picnic May 9, 2015 from 11:00AM-3:00PM Ages: Al l Every year millions of
people throw out a line and pull in a memory – not only of the fish they caught but who they were with and
what they did that day. Don’t miss your chance to make a memory with mom this Mother’s Day weekend.
Join the GRD at Infirmary Mound Park for fishing in Mirror Lake. We will have a limited number of fishing
poles and live bait for you to use, or bring your own fishing gear and we’ll supply the bait. The GRD will also
provide lunch for families from 12:00-2:00pm, (hotdogs on the grill, chips, drink and dessert, while supplies
last!), or pack your own special lunch to share with your family. We will be grilling at shelter #6, picnic tables
will be available there to use, or bring your own blanket and find a spot next to the lake to eat. No
reservations are required, we hope to see you there! Infirmary Mound Park FREE