Human Performance Foundation
Mission: Human Performance Foundation partners with best-in-class organizations for a wide spectrum of intervention including, but not limited to, childhood obesity, first responders, and holistic athlete development as a leader on the field, in the locker room, and within the community.
Partners
Purpose
The Corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, including, but not limited to:
- Supporting the education, development, and physical well-being of "at-risk" and underprivileged children of all backgrounds by affording them the opportunity to develop as individuals and athletes;
- Supporting the development and physical well-being of and first responders and protective services personnel
- Participating in such other activities (alone or in combination with other organizations) that promote the purposes of the Company
In a California study, students who met minimum fitness levels in three or more physical fitness areas showed the greatest gains in academic achievement.
HISTORY
Human Performance Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt nonprofit organization. The mission of The Foundation is to support academic development, physical development and the overall well-being of at risk and disadvantaged children of all backgrounds by offering them the opportunity to develop as whole individuals.
Human Performance Foundation is an organization that was envisioned by Kez McCorvey, Dave Plettl and Adam Faurot. Combined, these gentlemen have participated at all levels of play, from collegiate to Olympic to the professional sports. It was only after years of professional experience and working with young athletes that they were able to see the common thread that ties the greatest athletes – of all ages – together: Character.
This single word – Character – began to drive their desire to combine the most advanced physical training available with character development. Today, the effort to help young athletes train for the field of play and be equipped to handle the challenges in the game of life continues to grow.
According to a national survey, 96% of parents indicated they believe educating students about nutrition and exercise is important.
CHAMPIONS Program
The CHAMPIONS Program was designed for implementation on school campuses for grades K-12. This program meets the standards established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). The focus of this program is to incorporate sports performance training principles as a foundation for increasing
the fitness capacity of each child by providing an enthusiastic, active, and engaging atmosphere. The overall outcome of the program is to engage students in developmental physical activity, which leads to the development of healthy habits and improves life-long wellness. Students also learn about the benefits of good nutrition and how to make healthier lifestyle choices. Consistent with the key component of all Human Performance Foundation programs, character development is also part of the Human Performance Foundation program.
Academic achievement of athletes is nearly one full letter grade higher than non-athletes.
SPONSOR A CHILD
Your donation can be designated to existing programs. By sponsoring a child for the Heart of Champions program, you are providing a middle or high school student with the opportunity to receive academic assistance through mentors as well as receiving performance training. With a contribution toward Human Performance Foundation Training Camp program, students can participate in a fitness and nutrition education program which will help them develop healthy lifestyle habits at an early age.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Human Performance Foundation welcomes donations of all amounts. Your financial contribution will support the foundation to fulfill its mission to help youth reach their potential through mentoring, physical activity, and setting a standard of higher expectation.
THE HOME TEAM
The Home Team is designed to help parents become the leaders their kids need.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship program affords youth of all ages the opportunity to take their
QUICK FACTS
- Recent studies link physical activity programs to stronger academic achievement, increased concentration, and improved math, reading and writing test scores.
- Children who eat poorly or who engage in too little physical activity do not perform as well as they could academically.
- Nearly one-third of children and adolescents, of both sexes, aged 6-19 years (31%), are considered to be overweight or at-risk of being overweight.
- Nine million American children are overweight, which is tripled since 1980.
- Children with high self-esteem are less likely to engage in self-destructive behaviors.
- Teen pregnancy among female athletes is seventy six percent lower than non-athletes.