FitnessGram – Healthy Connections

Breakout Description: 

This session will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the importance of using FitnessGram® as a meaningful tool to educate and empower students to make positive changes and build healthy habits for a lifetime.  Learn more about the significant impact fitness has on absenteeism, academic achievement, rate of referral, etc. Get inspired with stories from schools and districts using FitnessGram® and learn tips for implementation.  Participants will be able to share insight and learn more about how other programs use FitnessGram® to evaluate and evolve programing to enhance their PE.  

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Presenter: 

Ellen Ormsby


Ellen earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Health Information Systems at the University of Maryland College Park.  For nearly ten years, Ellen has worked with schools and organizations nationwide to promote resources that support quality physical education.  She presents comprehensive wellness solutions at health and wellness conferences and demonstrates the FitnessGram® software both virtually and in-person as a manager for US Games. Ellen is also an accomplished athlete and fitness enthusiast competing in the World Duathlon championship, an Ironman distance triathlon, and marathons in 15 states.  She is a certified ACE and cycle instructor and passionate about encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. 



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