HOOPATLANTA

SPORTS & HEALTH EXPO

YOUTH SPORTS & HEALTH EXPO

Bring your entire family out to the Sports & Health Expo. Our goal at the expo is to educate both parents and kids on healthier lifestyle at this fun-filled event. Through our health partners we will offer free health screenings and education for the whole family. Thereąs something for everyone! This event is a partnership with community fitness and health organizations around the state of Georgia.

Now here's the catch- the only way a player or a spectator can participate in any of the contests and fun activities is to earn a ticket by learning something about your health at the sports & health expo area,. The more you learn, the more fun you can have.

GEORGIA’S OBESITY EPIDEMIC

We've come to believe that nothing is more critical to the future of Atlantans than helping our youth to get a good healthy start in life. Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the state of Georgia. That's why each year, HECCA will host the tournament with the goal of promoting physical activity among our youth.

Childhood obesity is one of our nation's leading health threats. Today, nearly 1 in 3 youth, ages 2 to 19, are already obese or overweight. If obesity among youth continues to increase, many believe this current generation of young people will become the first in American history to live shorter lives than their parents. The case for physical activity is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, is well documented. Regular physical activity:

helps control weight
lowers the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers
contributes to healthy bones, muscles and joints
reduces the symptoms of anxiety and depression

Despite these proven benefits and all the encouragement to become more active and eat well, statistics show people and society are not changing. A few of the reasons may be the following:

Less physical education & disappearing recess
92% of elementary schools do not have daily physical education classes year-round
Only about 1/3 of high school students take daily physical education classes
Nearly one-third of elementary schools do not schedule recess on a regular basis

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Our event location at the Georgia World Congress Center will offer our participants over 300.000 square ft of fun and healthy activity. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority ranks among the top five largest convention destinations in the country.

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Getting to the Georgia World Congress Center is easy, and thanks to more than 4,500 parking spaces on campus, so is parking. Make sure to get your $3 Parking Discount Coupon.

$3 Parking Discount Coupon at Georgia World Congress Center

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The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, unlike any other luxury downtown Atlanta hotel, is located directly in the heart of the city center. You’re minutes from exciting shopping, dining and the Georgia World Congress Center.

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