2011-2012 PALA WINNERS
| Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Abe S.* | Anna H.* | Gregory C.*^° |
| Adrian I.* | Carissa Y.*^° | Hannah R.*^ |
| Alex B.* | Chelsea Y.* | Tom S.*^° |
| Alexander Q.* | Clara Y.* | |
| Allen M.* | James T.* | |
| Allison S.* | Jason L.* | |
| Cara S.* | Joey S.v | |
| Caroline L.* | Jonathan S.* | |
| Flynn H.* | Lauren P.*^° | |
| Jaine A.* | Kory M.* | |
| Jennifer H.* | Margaret H.* | |
| Joanie B.v | Matthew K.v | |
| Julian O.*^ | Maya K.* | |
| Kailyn S.* | Michelle V.* | |
| Kevin C.* | Robbie K.*^ | |
| Kevin D.* | Youngjin K.* | |
| Michael B.* | ||
| Rachel P.* | ||
| Sora S.* | ||
| Tennessee F.* |
* = Participated in Log Period 1
^ = Participated in Log Period 2
° = Participated in Log Period 3
The Active Lifestyle Program
The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) was developed to recognize those children and youth who begin and continue regular physical activity as a part of their lives in school and at home. Although daily physical activity will help improve the components of physical fitness (which are the basis for other awards in The President’s Challenge), establishing an active lifestyle receives direct recognition through this award.
Type of Activity
Any activity that causes all or most of the body move, resulting in increased heart rate and breathing, can be chosen. Activities can be done alone, in physical education classes, on a team, or with friends or family.
Amount of Activity
Accumulate a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity. This can be done at all at one time or in shorter segments throughout the day.
Frequency
Five days a week is the minimum standard for the award.
Number of weeks
Six weeks of five days per week is the standard for the award.
Earning Additional PALA Awards
The participants are encouraged to continue earning additional awards by tracking their physical activity throughout the school year.
Awards
The PALA is an embroidered blue presidential emblem and certificate signed by the President of the United States. Stickers are placed on the certificate indicating the number of times the award has been won.
