The aims of this study were (1) to develop a rope-skipping program specifically for the Hong Kong teaching environment, and (2) to examine the effect of the program on children's fitness. The exercise component of the project was aimed at ensuring children take exercise in order to promote and maintain cardiovascular health, as well as help in the improvement of children's motor and co-ordination skills. The health education part of the project was intended to develop in children an awareness of proper dietary and activity habits. The program was implemented in 20 Hong Kong schools including 2305 children aged between 9 and 14 years old. As a school-based project, the program included a video, teaching handbook, and student protfolio. In order to assess the effectiveness of the exercise arm of the rope-skipping program, students undertook a 30-second skill test and a 3- minute endurance test prior to undertaking the programme and at the end of its 8 week duration. In addition, a questionnaire was used to examine children's attitudes and knowledge toward healthy living. Results showed that an 8-week rope-skipping and nutrition program increased children's cardiovascular fitness and enhance their health knowledge. Further research, using a longer term intervention, the recruitment of more schools and perhaps investigation the possibility of offereing this type of exercise outside of the physical education curriculum, may be warranted. Keyword(s): curriculum development, exercise/fitness, health promotion