Indus Herald Report
Amber Zoupas - Junior
Have you always thought jump roping was something you only do when you are young?
Jill Strong, a well-known jump roper from Canada, came to Indus School on Oct. 10 to prove that assumption wrong! She taught students about jump roping and all the skills related to it. Strong also teaches athletes how to jump rope and to compete longer without running out of breath.
Strong conducted a lively assembly, inviting students to participate in learning new ways to jump rope, such as criss crossing arms, going under their legs, etc.
Alex Knoff, Indus sophomore and volleyball player, found out that “jumping rope can help you in your sport because of the aerobic effect.” She thought the presentation was very interesting.
Some students who participated in the jump roping found all of the stretching and jumping was exhausting, even painful, because of their unused muscles. They learned that jump roping is good exercise.
Strong has been jumping since she was 6 years old. She started competing at the age of 10. She does not compete anymore but jumps rope every day. According to her website, Strong has 126 medals and 83 are gold. Some are for Junior Olympic competition, and some for regional, provincial, national, and international championships. Some are for her involvement in other sports because she credits jump rope for helping her improve. She loves teaching young students what she has learned about staying fit.
This event was sponsored by Indus Community Education, which also paid for elementary students to receive jump ropes following the assembly.
At the end of the event, Indus ProStart culinary arts students offered free samples of healthy smoothies for all students and staff. They also encouraged students to pledge that they would participate in Fuel Up to Play 60, a program of the Midwest Dairy Council and the National Football League which promotes healthy eating and regular physical activity.
ProStart students also prepared and served “Breakfast in the Classroom” to high school students Oct. 11 through grant dollars from FUTP60. They gave a presentation about the importance of breakfast and promoted some healthy breakfast ideas.
