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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Presbyterian Hospital, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Charlotte Sting and the Bobcats Charitable Foundation have recruited 36 fourth-grade students for a new leadership development program called "Fit for Motion."

"Fit for Motion" will teach participants how to be healthy leaders through a four-week health and wellness education workshop hosted at the Presbyterian Center for Preventive Cardiology at 125 Baldwin Ave. in Charlotte. Sessions begin Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. and will continue on selected Saturdays through November.

Presbyterian Hospital cardiologists, nurses, child life specialists, exercise physiologists and other clinicians will help facilitate a broad range of activities. The curriculum will feature a variety of exercise training, sports, Hip Hop dancing, in-depth consultations with dieticians and discussions on topics such as maintaining a positive body image and nutrition.

"Our hope is that when students finish the 'Fit for Motion' program, they will use their newly-honed leadership skills to encourage positive lifestyle behaviors in their family, friends and neighbors," said Carl S. Armato, Presbyterian Hospital chief executive officer. "Students who were identified as demonstrating leadership potential were selected by their principals to participate and the students truly have their hearts in this program."

Guest appearances from players, mascot Rufus Lynx, dancers and other personalities from the Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting have been scheduled to help inspire "Fit for Motion" participants to become healthy lifestyle role models.

"The Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting are excited to partner with Presbyterian Hospital and enrich the lives of children through another successful session of the Fit for Motion program," Bobcats Sports & Entertainment President Fred Whitfield said. "We are committed to help all children live a healthy, full and rich life so that they may realize their dreams. Fit for Motion will play a part in positively impacting childrens lives."