Michigan Fitness Foundation Launches EPEC Moves K–5 PE Curriculum, Gifts Program to Educators Statewide

LANSING, MI — At a time when schools are facing unprecedented funding challenges, Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) is gifting Michigan educators free one-year access to EPEC Moves K–5: Foundational Units.

“We are investing in Michigan children’s health and well-being by helping educators continue to deliver high-quality physical education despite budget shortfalls,” said MFF President and CEO Amy Ghannam.

Formerly known as EPEC PLAY, EPEC Moves is an innovative digital physical education curriculum grounded in the physical literacy framework and intentionally designed with SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. By incorporating physical literacy into EPEC Moves, students will gain the competence, knowledge, and skills needed for a variety of physical activities so they can be physically active for life.

“EPEC Moves gives educators online access to a versatile curriculum that can be adapted to many different environments,” said Marci Scott, MFF Vice President of Programs. “What truly sets it apart is how the platform organizes the content, along with the thoughtful scope and sequence of its units and lessons which enables educators to tailor implementation to their individual needs.”

Michigan educators receive:

Free one-year subscription to EPEC Moves K–5: Foundational Units
Digital access beginning on the sign-up date
Special introductory pricing for:
- Professional training opportunities
- Expansion units and district-wide solutions

EPEC Moves K-5: Foundational Units includes eight units and 40 lessons for each grade span that covers program orientation, locomotors, ball control: hands, ball control: feet, jump rope, striking, water safety, and track and field.

The research-backed lessons are designed to move children along a grade-span organized skill progression at their own pace. This structure fosters an environment where children build confidence, unlock their full potential, and thrive in a physically active lifestyle.

To learn more and sign up, visit epecmoves.org.