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Who We Are

The Cooper Institute was founded in 1970 by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the “Father of Aerobics,” as a non-profit organization with a simple vision to prove that exercise is medicine. For more than 47 years, The Institute has not only established the benefit of regular physical activity but helped provide links between fitness and many chronic and potentially preventable illnesses.

Chairman Emeritus

President, CEO & Chief Science Officer ldefina@cooperinst.org

Amy Johnson

Chief Development Officer ajohnson@cooperinst.org

The Cooper Institute is dedicated to promoting life-long health and wellness through research and education.

We investigate the relationship between fitness and wellness, and inform on the latest findings of how fitness improves quality and quantity of life in an effort to inspire the world to better health now, and Well. Into the Future.

Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH

Laura F. DeFina, MD

OUR MISSION:

Jeremy Lyon, PhD President Cooper Youth Division jlyon@cooperinst.org

Claire Kinzy

Vice President Communications & Public Affairs ckinzy@cooperinst.org

THE COOPER INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tedd Mitchell, MD - Chairman President Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Charles Anderson - Vice Chairman Co-Founder Bandera Ventures

Stephen D. Good - Secretary Partner Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP

Troy Aikman Principal Aikman Enterprises

Arthur M. Blank Chairman The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Owner - Atlanta Falcons David D. Glass Chairman & CEO Glass Investments, LLC Owner - Kansas City Royals

Brian O. Casey President & CEO Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.

Thomas W. Codd Partner PwC

Tyler C. Cooper, MD, MPH President & CEO Cooper Aerobics

Susan Dell Chairman & CEO Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Elmer L. Doty Operating Executive The Carlyle Group

Hon. Jeanne L. Phillips Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs & International Relations Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

Joseph Goldstein, MD Chairman - Department of Molecular Genetics UT Southwestern Medical Center

Ray L. Hunt Executive Chairman Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

James W. Keyes President Key Development, LLC

Drayton McLane, Jr. Chairman The McLane Group

Nina Radford, MD Director of Clinic Research Cooper Clinic

Steven S. Reinemund Dean of Business School Wake Forest University (Retired) CEO PepsiCo (Retired)

Eduardo J. Sanchez, MD Chief Medical Officer American Heart Association

Roger Staubach Executive Chairman Americas JLL

Robert B. Palmer Chairman & CEO (Retired) Digital Equipment Corporation

What We Do For nearly five decades, The Cooper Institute® has provided the science behind the philosophy that exercise is medicine, and shown the world the positive effects that health and fitness have on quality and quantity of life.

RESEARCH

Influencing Global Health for Over 47 Years Investigate and discover. This is what we do at The Institute. Initiated in 1970, the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study (CCLS) is the world’s largest and longest running observational study with measured cardiorespiratory fitness. Since our landmark study in 1989 showing the association between being fit and lower mortality, research from the CCLS continues to evaluate the benefits of regular exercise, healthy lifestyle, and preventive healthcare; effectively proving again and again that exercise truly is medicine. CooperInstitute.org/CCLS

YOUTH INITIATIVES

Raising a Healthier Generation At The Institute, we believe that you can’t manage what you don’t measure. We are committed to providing teachers, administrators, students and parents with the best resources to provide quality data that helps drive decisions to improve youth health. Powered by FitnessGram®, one of the most widely used health-related youth fitness assessment tools in the world, our youth initiatives impact over 10 million children each year across the country. CooperInstitute.org/Youth

ADVOCACY

Advocating for Change One voice commanding change. This is how to create a culture shift, one that moves away from healthcare and into wellcare. The Institute continues to be a trusted voice on critically important public health issues, and a driving force behind legislative solutions. From removing barriers to physical activity to providing schools much needed resources to create healthier environments, The Institute works with all levels of government to bring about common sense public health policies that make living well easier for everyone. CooperInstitute.org/Advocacy

CERTIFICATION

Empowering Adults to be Fit for Life The Institute continues to be one of only a handful of nationally accredited certifying organizations for personal trainers and all those looking to embark on a healthy path. Close to fifty years of scientific excellence have allowed The Cooper Institute – Certified Personal Training (CI-CPT) certification to remain one of the most coveted and respected credentials in the industry. CooperInstitute.org/Certified-Personal-Trainer

WHY CORPORATE AMERICA SHOULD FOCUS ON RAISING A HEALTHIER GENERATION AS AN INVESTMENT IN THEIR FUTURE WORKPLACE Of the 168 hours in a week, people spend anywhere between 20% and 50% of those hours in, or commuting to, school or work, with much of this time being sedentary. Data and studies suggest stress is nearly epidemical; stress and anxiety seem to be starting earlier in life, and stress can pervade all aspects of life. Health problems related to stress, and the consequential cost, are enormous. Furthermore, absenteeism and under productivity brought on by stress are hidden, but hard, costs to every organization. So, why is it important for Corporate America to focus on health in the workplace, as well as the health of our youth? What is an organization to do? In July 2015, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said workplace wellness is a “vital piece of a healthy lifestyle.” Organizations must make wellness a strategic element. A key component of PwC’s strategy is “Be Well, Work Well,” focusing on four dimensions of energy – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. We want, and expect, our people to have a holistic perspective of their lives – it is not simply about work. The “physical dimension” relates to one’s fundamental source of energy - how to balance energy expenditures with intermittent energy renewal, i.e. stay healthy. We offer many work flexibility options and resources that provide wellness opportunities to our employees. Health is so critical to the other dimensions – good health improves optimism, sharpens focus and enables the ability to lead a purpose driven life. In addition to taking care of our current workforce, ensuring that our youngest generations have opportunities to experience good health is not just an investment in our future, it’s simply the right thing to do. The Cooper Institute is at the forefront of not only providing the evidence behind wellness, but raising a healthier generation as well. Corporate America has a significant interest in this endeavor; this is not only our future workforce but something our children deserve.

Thomas W. Codd Partner PwC

Research

Laura F. DeFina, MD Chief Science Officer

Dr. Cooper is well-known for his goal of “squaring off the curve,” or living healthy and well until the end of one’s life without prolonged illness or debility. In a word: prevention. Providing scientific evidence of how healthy lifestyle choices and prevention can improve the quality and quantity of our lives is the key focus of The Cooper Institute’s Research Division. Despite clear evidence that exercise is medicine, physical inactivity and obesity remain widespread threats to all aspects of our nation’s health. Our principal research asset, The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study (CCLS), is a Dallas-based research treasure that allows researchers to evaluate the effect of lifestyle choices on the development of chronic conditions, mortality, and healthcare costs. Research from the CCLS has led to discoveries that will continue to incentivize people to get active, guide corporate leaders on employee wellness strategies, arm legislators with data needed to enact smart public health policies and more. The exact formula to achieve an optimal lifestyle is as yet unknown. What is known is that we can no longer simply focus on treating chronic disease; we must focus on preventing chronic disease. The trajectory to poor health and ever-higher healthcare costs, which are borne by both large and small businesses alike, must be turned. The business risks of continuing on the current path include higher insurance costs, lost productivity, absenteeism, and early disability. In fact, the military and companies with physical fitness needs are suffering a lack of qualified employees to take their mission forward. The impending tsunami of illness, that includes projected increases in diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, must be mitigated through evidence-based preventive healthcare measures. Providing the evidence behind preventive healthcare measures is exactly what The Institute does. Recent research led by The Institute has shown that positive lifestyle factors at mid-life lead to healthier golden years with fewer chronic diseases, better quality of life, lower healthcare costs, and has provided insights into how to age well. Being fit at mid-life results in better health after age 65 as shown by:

• 36% less Alzheimer’s disease and

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related dementias 44% less colorectal cancer 34% less chronic kidney disease 37% less hospitalizations for stroke 74% less hospitalization for heart failure

We are working with thought leaders from around the country, including University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center, Stanford University, and UT School of Public Health, to further unleash the power of the CCLS to define the optimal life choices that lead to good health. For nearly five decades, The Institute has been leading the world to better health. We look forward to the discoveries that await over the next five decades as we have only just begun to scratch the surface on understanding what it truly means to live Well. Into the Future.

A CULTURE OF WELLNESS BENEFITS OUR EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS, AND SHAREHOLDERS While he may not have had corporate America in mind at the time, Benjamin Franklin was prescient when he said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Today studies show that diet, exercise and sleep are essential components to a productive and positive lifestyle. We’ve clearly taken Franklin’s advice to heart at AT&T, where we provide healthcare coverage to nearly 1 million employees, retirees, and their dependents. By investing in wellness education, we’ve seen benefits not only in terms of reduced healthcare costs, but in employee absenteeism and turnover, engagement, and attitude. Several years ago, we launched a program called Your Health Matters, and employees immediately embraced it. Tens of thousands joined our online community, and shared their stories. They’ve made suggestions to help us create a wellness culture – and have been responsible for things like healthier menus in company cafeterias. At the same time, we’ve used AT&T University as a platform for wellness education. Each year, we bring in experts who teach us how to live healthier lives. And not just physically: We focus on the whole person – physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being – because we know how easy it is in today’s fast-paced world to lose balance. In today’s environment, making it easy for employees to live healthier lifestyles is the ounce of prevention that pays enormous dividends – for ourselves and our families, our customers, and our shareholders.

Bill Blase Senior Executive Vice President AT&T Inc.

Youth Initiatives We know that active, fit kids do better, and the evidence continues to mount showing the positive effect of physical activity on the whole child. But today’s children are facing an uncertain future, one that includes the possibility of not outliving their parents.

Angie Cooper

Community Advocate Kids on the Move

Engaging in regular physical activity and understanding the importance of health-related fitness allows youth to exercise their mind and body, creating a stronger, healthier whole child. The Cooper Institute® is at the forefront of creating a healthier generation.

INNOVATION PLUS COLLABORATION EQUALS COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION

OUR IMPACT: FITNESSGRAM®

The Institute developed FitnessGram, a noncompetitive, health-related youth fitness assessment that utilizes evidence-based Healthy Fitness Zone® standards to measure the level of fitness needed for good overall health. Created in North Texas, FitnessGram started locally and grew to become the national youth fitness assessment as recognized by the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. For more than 35 years, FitnessGram has been helping schools evaluate and evolve their physical education curriculums into an educational experience. Today, FitnessGram is implemented in 20,000 schools and affects over 10 million students annually. CooperInstitute.org/Fitnessgram

FITNESSGRAM SPANISH

Through a generous grant provided by Communities Foundation of Texas, The Institute launched FitnessGram Spanish, a pilot program in North Texas, which will provide the opportunity for native Spanishspeaking students to learn critically important and universal health-related fitness concepts in their native language.

NFL PLAY 60 FITNESSGRAM PROJECT

Since 2009, the NFL Foundation has worked with The Institute to implement FitnessGram in more than 1,100 schools in the 32 NFL markets, as well as develop training, resources, and tools to promote physical activity in participating schools. Research from the project has shown that NFL Play 60 programming has a positive impact on helping participating students become lighter and fitter. CooperInstitute.org/Fitnessgram/NFL

HEALTHY ZONE SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM®

Launched in 2011, the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program is a partnership program between the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and The Institute. This vital program supports and recognizes schools in North Texas that are fighting the childhood obesity epidemic and creating healthy school environments. Today, over 160 schools and 110,000 students in North Texas have been positively impacted. HealthyZoneSchool.com

It’s no secret that our society as a whole is in trouble; we’re facing unprecedented increases in chronic diseases which are costly to treat and tough to beat. But we know that poor diet and lack of physical activity are significant drivers toward our current healthcare crisis. So instead of treating the symptoms, it’s time our focus shifted toward eradicating the disease. Our strategy? Prevention. It won’t be easy, but I promise you it will be worth it. As a former early childhood educator, I’ve witnessed the importance of encouraging children to move at an early age. Whether that movement at school was during recess or PE, the outcome was always the same – greater focus and attention from the students, and ultimately better learning. Now as a mother, I’ve seen the same results in my own children. As such, my work with The Cooper Institute is focused on encouraging children of all ages to be physically active in order to help establish a behavior that they will maintain the rest of their lives. Not all communities are created equally, and in turn, there is no magic, turnkey solution. There is however the notion that when passionate people come together with purpose, there is no stopping what they can achieve together. I’ve seen community collaborations bring together great minds from all walks of life to create innovative solutions designed to improve the health of their community. More importantly, I’ve seen it work. Its awe inspiring and we need more of it. Much more. As leaders in North Texas and in our homes, one of the best investments we can make is in the health of our children, with a focus on good nutrition and daily exercise. The result is a happy, healthier child and ultimately a future generation well prepared to lead our community. I encourage you to look to your own community and ask yourself, “How can I make an impact?”

Advocacy Everyone has a voice, and when a group of passionate volunteers come together and use their voices collectively, change happens. We are entering into an era of unprecedented growth. While we advance as a society in the areas of technology and science, we are also advancing further into physical inactivity, obesity and chronic disease. Science has allowed us to live longer, but are we really living better? Imagine a world in which our youngest generation never experiences early onset type 2 diabetes, never faces having to work in an environment that is a health hazard due to secondhand smoke exposure, and where daily physical activity is simply a way of life. This is a reality that is not only possible, but entirely within our reach. This is the reality that The Cooper Institute® fights for every day. We’re asking you to join us in this fight as well.

LEND US YOUR VOICE! The Institute leads and supports a variety of public policy initiatives at the local, state, and federal level. From ensuring that physical activity is recognized as a qualified medical expense to advocating for much needed resource funding for schools nationwide, we are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to experience good health. We encourage you to join us in the following ways:

1. Support the Personal Health Investment Today

(PHIT) Act, which would allow employees to use FSA/HSA funds for physical activity. PhitAmerica.org/Advocate

2. Ask your Senators and Congressmen to fully

fund Title IV of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), so that school physical education programs have access to resource funding. ShapeAmerica.org/Advocacy

3. Join is in the effort to ensure that cities

and states enact comprehensive smoke-free policies, ensuring clean air working environments for all employees. SmokeFreeTexas.org

4. Engage in your local and state school board

elections helping to bring on a new era of public education leaders that understand the importance of health and wellness on the whole child.

Bob Shapard Chief Executive Officer Oncor

ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE For years now, Texas has been the economic engine powering the American economy. From energy and health care, to telecommunications and manufacturing, Texas innovation sets the standard for the rest of the nation. However, while the Texas of today is attracting jobs and investment, the Texas of tomorrow is on track to be less healthy, less educated, and less competitive. Here in Texas, 73% of our population aged 17-24 is ineligible to serve in the military, due to obesity, a general lack of physical fitness, and inadequate education. Furthermore, over one-third of our state’s youth are overweight or obese and are at-risk for a number of serious health conditions and diseases as adults. If current trends do not change, the Institute for Alternative Futures forecasts that by 2030, the number of people with diabetes will increase by 54% and will cost the American economy more than $622 billion in 2015 dollars. Add to that the growing body of academic research correlating overall student fitness to academic achievement, and you have a very clear roadmap to the future for legislators – one with two very different paths. If we are allowed to stay on our current path, then the Texas of tomorrow will be economically uncompetitive, saddled with skyrocketing healthcare costs and a lagging workforce. However, if leaders in Austin enact policies that incentivize healthy habits, encourage exercise, and empower communities to raise healthier children, then the future of the Texas economy is bright. Together, policymakers, business leaders, and every day Texans can work together to build a healthier, happier, more prosperous generation.

HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIVING KEEPS OUR EMPLOYEES, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES CONNECTED. At Oncor, we offer employees the tools that help on the frontlines of life. The Oncor Live Well program brings together initiatives for health, fitness, community involvement and volunteerism. We’ve seen firsthand the enthusiasm our employees have for these initiatives. It’s what defines who we are and it’s helping shape the communities we live in and serve, every day. ONCOR.COM

5. Vote. Change happens when we demand it, and there is no better way to bring about change than at the ballot box. DallasCountyVotes.org

6. Did you know? March 4th is Dr. Cooper’s

birthday. So join us on March 4, 2019 in Austin as we march forth to the Capitol for Cooper Capitol Day.

To get involved in The Cooper Institute’s advocacy initiatives, visit CooperInstitute.org/Advocacy.

Oncor is a proud sponsor:

LEGACY AWARD Dinner

Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Fred Meyer

The Meyer Society was enacted in honor of the late Fred Meyer. As a founding trustee of The Cooper Institute®, Fred was a guiding hand for many years before stepping into the Chief Executive Officer role in 2007, a position he held until shortly before his passing on September 24, 2012. The way Fred lived his life, with a commitment to healthy living and stewardship, is one to be celebrated and inspires the important work done at The Institute every day. After Fred’s passing, The Institute published a significant study, affectionately referred to as “Fred’s Paper,” that showed high-fit individuals in mid-life had significantly lower healthcare costs in later-life. With an aging population that is staying in the workforce longer, it’s imperative for employers to foster a corporate culture that encourages health and wellness, and it’s equally imperative that employees engage in lifelong healthy living. Both working in tandem have the potential to build healthier, stronger and more prosperous companies and communities. In his unwavering dedication to The Institute, Fred left a bequest of $1 million to lay the foundation and inspire others to help build a sustaining legacy to ensure the critically important work of The Institute continues into perpetuity. Out of Fred’s generosity, along with the support of his daughter Amy Meyer Barrentine, The Meyer Society was launched and consists of two dynamic aspects –The Fred Meyer Planned Giving Society and The Fred Meyer Lecture Series. The Fred Meyer Planned Giving Society provides an opportunity to support the continuation of our research through planned charitable giving which expands The Institute’s endowment and longterm funding strategy. “Both Fred Meyer and Dr. Cooper knew that building a better, healthier world started with leading by example. Supporting the mission of The Cooper Institute by joining The Meyer Society was an easy decision to make.” - Roger Staubach, Meyer Society Member

THE MEYER SOCIETY MEMBERS: • • • • • • • • •

Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH Laura F. DeFina, MD Elmer L. Doty Leroy Howard Amy Johnson Claire Kinzy Orville C. Rogers Roger Staubach Beth Wright, PhD

INVESTING IN THE HEALTH OF OUR FUTURE BY FOCUSING ON OUR HEALTH TODAY Cigna helps employers across the Metroplex, including health-focused organizations like The Cooper Institute, create and sustain healthy and productive workforces, so I’ve seen firsthand the link between health and economic vitality. There’s a direct connection between one’s health and well-being and one’s ability to be fully present and productive at work. We can all probably recall a time when we weren’t feeling our best, or when a family or personal matter weighed on us and caused our work performance to suffer. How can we be and do our best when we don’t feel our best? Good health happens one person and one healthy step at a time. If we instill a lifetime of healthy habits in our children, we can lay the foundation for their future success and for a healthy workforce of the future. Employers can build on that foundation by offering comprehensive health benefits, wellness programs that stress prevention, and helpful resources like an employee assistance program to support employees during difficult times. It is critically important for employers to build a culture of health in the workplace and help their employees understand that good health matters. Helping employees and their families adopt a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, and help them avoid costly medications, office visits and hospitalizations. When business leaders foster health and well-being, the positive effects will be felt beyond the workplace walls. Working together, we can create not only healthy workforces, but also healthy communities, and that’s something we can all be proud of.

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 15, 2018 The Fred Meyer Lecture Series, presented by Westwood, will include a series of prestigious lectures on The Institute’s campus and provide an opportunity for engagement at the highest levels.