activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 12
- Childhood Obesity Prevention Program (Operation Tone-Up) Childhood Obesity Prevention ProgramsImplements an evidence-based 12-week health and wellness program, Operation Tone-Up, which includes fitness training, nutrition education, and lifestyle coaching, to prevent childhood obesity and diabetes. The program has helped over 1.3 million children and reduced childhood obesity in West Virginia by 1.3%.
- Educational Storytelling for Health Bilingual Health Education Materials ProductionProvides a narrative story about Mr. Tone's transformation through an adventure on Knowledge Island, available as a downloadable and printable PDF, to promote healthy habits.
- Free scholarships and program access for underserved children Athletic Participation Financial AidOffers free three-month scholarships or school-year-long access to its online fitness program for students, and provides program access to underserved children with every adult signup, aiming to support 1,000 children.
- Free scholarships for underserved students Athletic Participation Financial AidProvides free three-month scholarships for students to participate in the online fitness program, with program access gifted to underserved children for every adult signup, aiming to support 1,000 children.
- Mr. Tone's Adventure on Knowledge Island educational story Bilingual Health Education Materials ProductionProvides a narrative story about Mr. Tone’s health transformation, available as a downloadable and printable PDF, to educate children on fitness and nutrition through engaging content.
- Mr. Tone's Knowledge Island educational story Bilingual Health Education Materials ProductionProvides an educational narrative featuring Mr. Tone’s transformation through a journey on Knowledge Island, available as a downloadable and printable PDF to engage children in health and wellness concepts.
- Operation Tone-Up online fitness and nutrition program Childhood Obesity Prevention ProgramsOperates Operation Tone-Up, a nationally recognized online program that provides fitness training, nutrition education, and lifestyle coaching to prevent childhood obesity. The program includes the Health First initiative to promote physical activity, especially during the pandemic.
- Operation Tone-Up online fitness and nutrition program Childhood Obesity Prevention ProgramsOperates a nationally recognized 12-week online program that provides fitness training, nutrition education, and lifestyle coaching to prevent childhood obesity. The program includes the Health First initiative to promote physical activity, especially during the pandemic.
- Program Access for Underserved Children Athletic Participation Financial AidGifts program access to underserved children for each adult signup, with a goal to support 1,000 children, and provides free scholarships for students to participate in the online fitness program for three months or until the end of the school year.
- WV Fittest School Challenge Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOrganized a competition between West Virginia legislators and third to sixth-grade students as part of The WV Fittest School Challenge on March 19, 2020.
- WV Fittest School Challenge Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOrganized a competition between West Virginia legislators and elementary school students to promote physical fitness and engage youth in healthy lifestyles, held on March 19, 2020.
- WV Fittest School Challenge Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOrganized a competition between West Virginia legislators and elementary school students to promote physical fitness and engage youth in health initiatives, held on March 19, 2020.
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how they think
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- Deliver evidence-based nutrition and exercise programs to prevent childhood obesity evidence_based_programsUses empirically validated programs like Operation Tone-Up® to prevent childhood obesity and diabetes by combining fitness training, nutrition education, and lifestyle coaching in a structured 12-week format.
- Deliver evidence-based, gamified health education through a structured online program integrated_health_and_wellnessUses a 12-week evidence-based curriculum combining gamified learning, narrative storytelling, and online fitness and nutrition education to prevent childhood obesity and diabetes by engaging youth in a virtual, interactive environment that promotes behavior change.
- Deliver evidence-based, gamified health education through narrative and team-based engagement gamified_health_educationUses an evidence-based, gamified approach featuring narrative storytelling and team-based participation to teach nutrition and exercise concepts, leveraging engagement to prevent childhood obesity and diabetes.
- Deliver integrated online fitness and nutrition programming with coaching and tracking tools online_fitness_and_nutrition_programCombats childhood obesity and chronic disease through a structured 12-week online program that integrates aerobic exercise, nutrition education, quizzes, journaling, and digital tools like a nutrient calculator to support behavior change.
- Empower youth through applied nutrition and exercise knowledge education_and_empowermentTeaches youth not only the science of nutrition and exercise but how to apply that knowledge to make healthier food and activity choices, fostering long-term behavior change to prevent obesity and diabetes.
- Empower youth through education and behavior change skill-building education_and_empowermentFocuses on educating youth not just with facts, but with practical knowledge and decision-making skills to change their food and exercise behaviors, promoting long-term prevention of obesity and diabetes.
- Empower youth with knowledge to make healthy choices education_and_empowermentEquips young people with accurate, actionable information about nutrition and exercise so they can independently make healthier food and activity decisions, fostering long-term behavior change.
- Engage youth through gamified and narrative-based learning gamified_health_educationTeaches nutrition and exercise concepts using a story-driven, gamified approach on a virtual island where participants earn points and follow a character's health transformation to increase engagement and retention.
- Expand outreach through affiliate partnerships and collaborative delivery affiliate_program_modelUses an affiliate program model and collaborations with partners to extend the reach of its health programs, particularly during disruptions like the pandemic, by incentivizing promotion and enabling statewide access.
- Expand outreach through an affiliate program model affiliate_program_modelUses an affiliate program model with personalized discount codes and monthly payouts to incentivize individuals to promote Operation Tone-Up®, thereby increasing program reach and participation.
- Expand reach through affiliate and collaborative online delivery affiliate_program_modelUses an affiliate model with personalized codes and partnerships to scale the program, while delivering content online to maintain accessibility during disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Promote collaborative participation through team-based challenges team_based_participationOrganizes youth into small teams to foster peer support, accountability, and collective motivation during fitness and nutrition challenges, increasing program engagement and adherence.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
28 Day Fitness Challenge
A fitness challenge that encourages participants to improve their health while providing scholarships to underserved children.
Operation Tone-Up
An online fitness and nutrition program designed to combat childhood obesity, featuring structured exercise, nutrition lessons, and weekly reports.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Big Otter Elementary Partner — Supported the school in advancing to the National Fittest School Challenge.
- Moon Mountain School Partner — School whose principal is cited in support of the program
- Patricia Rucker Partner — State Senator promoting the online program to keep students active during the pandemic.
- Patricia Rucker Partner — State Senator who promotes the organization's online program.
- West Virginia Legislators Partner — Bipartisan group of legislators participating in Operation Tone-Up® and The WV Fittest School Challenge to model healthy behaviors for children.
- knowledgeisland.org Partner — Hosts a demo sign-up page linked from the Mr. Tone Story page, indicating a programmatic connection.