Atlanta Falcons, cheerleaders lead PE class

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons, cheerleaders lead PE class

Atlanta Falcons running back Steve Jackson greets kids at Shiloh Point Elementary Tuesday December 3, 2013. Shiloh Point received a $10,000 grant for health and wellness programming or equipment for being one of the winners of the NFL health and fitness initiative, PLAY 60 Super School contest.

Atlanta Falcons running back Steve Jackson gives high-fives to kids at Shiloh Point Elementary on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Jackson, along with Freddie Falcon and two Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders, visited to celebrated the school's achievements in the NFL PLAY 60 program. Schools submitted three essays explaining their commitment to youth health and wellness and their school's plan for teaching students the importance of physical education and nutrition. Shiloh Point was the winning school in the Falcon's market and received a $10,000 grant for health and wellness programming or equipment.

Students at Shiloh Point Elementary await the arrival of Atlanta Falcons running back Steve Jackson, Freddie Falcon and two Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders. The visit celebrated the school's achievements in the NFL PLAY 60 program. At the beginning of the football season schools were asked to participate in the NFL health and fitness initiative, PLAY 60 Super School contest. Schools submitted three essays explaining their commitment to youth health and wellness and their school's plan for teaching students the importance of physical education and nutrition. Shiloh Point was the winning school in the Falcon's market and received a $10,000 grant for health and wellness programming or equipment.

Freddie Falcon throws a football from a trash can during his visit to Shiloh Point Elementary.

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Atlanta Falcons running back Steve Jackson greets kids at Shiloh Point Elementary Tuesday December 3, 2013. Shiloh Point received a $10,000 grant for health and wellness programming or equipment for being one of the winners of the NFL health and fitness initiative, PLAY 60 Super School contest.

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