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Earthquakes, Kaiser Permanente Launch 11th Year of Get EQ Fit Program

September 5, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. ‚ - ‚ The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the 11th edition of Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Kaiser Permanente is returning for the 2023-24 school year. The five-week health and fitness program is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles for elementary aged children across the Bay Area and Monterey County.

Get EQ fit is a fun, interactive course designed by the Quakes athletic training staff for third and fourth grade students. The program is simple for teachers to implement and includes a series of games that encourage kids to be physically active and give healthy lifestyle tips.

"Kaiser Permanente recognizes the importance of making sure children have access to activities that keep them healthy like the Get Earthquakes Fit program," said Eric Williams, Senior Vice President and Area Manager of Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara. "We love to see the children in this program exercising and learning about eating nutritious food so they can build healthy habits that will help them thrive for years to come."

The program kicks off with a virtual opening assembly that teaches students about health and wellness and wraps up with a closing ceremony. At the final assembly, a Quakes player speaks to students, signs autographs and participants receive a certificate of completion.

During the 2022-23 school year, 42 Bay Area schools utilized Get EQ Fit, with 157 classrooms participating. In total, the program impacted 4,600 third and fourth grade students.

There is still an opportunity for teachers to sign up for Get EQ Fit for the upcoming school year. To learn more, you can contact geteqfit@sjearthquakes.com.

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