
The Work
Partnership

Hope Academy
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The partnership launched in 2017
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The program has served more than 200 students since its inception
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Raven's Pursuit fully funded the Functional Fitness program 2017-2020.
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Read more about Hope Academy here. The need in this school is clear.
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For more detail on the strength of this program, check out the newsletter, The Raven's Call, vol. 3, issue 1, from March 2020 here.
The Plan
Functional Fitness Curriculum
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Raven's Pursuit developed a Functional Fitness curriculum that aligns NC Department of Public Instruction Physical Education Standards with CrossFit functional movements
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The Raven's Pursuit Functional Fitness curriculum includes movement standards for grades 3-8.
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Grades K-2 standards and movements curricula are in progress
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NCDPI certified Physical Education instructors and curriculum specialists collaborated to develop the curriculum
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Instruction is provided by a certified coach

The Funding

Rowathons and Amazing Races
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More than 94% of funds donated are spent directly on student programs.
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Funding is largely due to the support of longtime individual donors
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Most years, a Rowathon or other fundraising event provides additional support through participant donations and event sponsorships
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Take a look at the footer of this page for corporate sponsors!
The Research
Key Research Publications
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"Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility through Physical Activity". Don Hellison. 2010.
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"Enhancing the Transfer of Life Skills from Sport-based Youth Development Programs to School, Family, and Community Settings". J. Jacobs and V. Ivy et al. Journal of Amateur Sport. 2017.
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Additionally, take a look at our newsletters, The Raven's Call (here), and keep an eye on social media, where new and relevant journal articles are shared!
