JULY 13, 2023
Lynch Literary Academy eighth grade health classes completed a full school year in June testing out the first ever whole-person health education program using advanced technology.
These students were the first in the United States to adopt MAX Sports Health’s digital whole-person education platform and test its efficacy among youth. In doing so, the district is leading the way in seeking out technology solutions that help solve our nation’s crippling trifecta of mental, physical, and emotional health crises amongst youth of all ages.
MAX is a digital platform and mobile app that uses interactive conversation-based technology to present a wide range of health-related content to students in a fun and engaging format. MAX was produced by top doctors and subject matter experts from across the country. The platform connects students in a unique manner, offers live expert guidance, and gamifies its assignments with the goal of creating a broader culture of health and wellness within the schools it serves.
The company customizes its programs to meet the needs of each specific district. To meet our greatest collective challenges, the program has largely emphasized mental health, stress/anxiety management, and emotional wellbeing. However, MAX covers every aspect of a person’s wellbeing and students from Amsterdam have reported improvements across the board, including better nutrition habits and increased physical activity.
Lynch Literacy Academy experienced staggering results through each set of students that used the program during the school year. Over the course of 10 weeks in the quarter where they attended health class:
- 75% of students reported learning more about mental health
- More than half of students said that after using MAX they changed their eating behaviors to eat healthier foods each day
- Half of the students felt more confident in themselves after only 10 weeks
- 64% felt more confident in their ability to exercise safely and effectively