Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut is an international educational challenge focusing on fitness and nutrition to encourage pupils to “train like an astronaut”.
The World Health Organization has designated childhood obesity as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century – and diet, physical activity, and health are the best answers to this largely preventable problem. Astronauts know the vital importance of physical training for mission success, and the Train Like an Astronaut activities are designed to help pupils stay healthy through life.
Teams of pupils will learn principles of healthy eating and exercise, compete for points, and get excited about space and the educational possibilities for their own future. Pupils will practice scientific reasoning and teamwork while participating in hands-on training missions targeting strength, endurance, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and more. Points can be uploaded on to the Mission X site.
Please Note – you need to register your class for Mission X through the link below. Mission X then send you resources to use in class.
http://trainlikeanastronaut.org
