our curriculum philosophy

Girls on the Run® is . . . a lot more than a running program. We are not your average sports program, or just another fun, after school activity. We have a mission: to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

To achieve that mission, we have two 10 week, 20-lesson curricula aimed at third through fifth grade girls (Girls on the Run) and one 10 week, 20-lesson curriculum aimed at sixth through eighth grade girls (Girls on Track®).  Each lesson in the curricula has specific objectives with “Getting on Board” activities, Warm-ups, Workouts and “Processing” specifically developed to achieve those objectives. The lessons are presented in a particular order to achieve a particular cumulative effect.

curriculum structure

Girls on the Run programs are based on activities with specific functions to enhance the learning process.

Each meeting is structured as follows:

• The session begins with a getting-on-board and a warm-up activity that brings the girls' focus onto the day's topic.
• The warm-up is followed by a stretching routine that allows for a topic-related question and answer time.
• Then, during the workout period, the girls participate in a variety of running activities that utilize a game or a team goal.
• Afterwards, cool-down stretching is then combined with participant asked and answered questions.
• Each session closes with positive words from the girls' coaches regarding individual and group behaviors

sample lesson

To get an idea of what our lessons are like, click here sample lesson.