Tim e for a Physical Activity Break! Zero I n Health is Academ - - PDF document
Tim e for a Physical Activity Break! Zero I n Health is Academ - - PDF document
Tim e for a Physical Activity Break! Zero I n Health is Academ ic A Lifestyle Everyones Job SC Healthy Schools Is a partnership between the SCDE and SCDHEC Is funded by CDC DASH Encourages the use of a coordinated school
Zero I n
Health is…
Academ ic A Lifestyle Everyone’s Job
Is a partnership between the SCDE and SCDHEC Is funded by CDC DASH Encourages the use of a coordinated school health approach, based on the CDC Coordinated School Health Model, to improve student health through effective policies, practices, and programs Provides tools, resources, technical assistance, and professional development to districts and schools
SC Healthy Schools…
I f you change the environment… Behavior will follow.
Look at the m essages w e send…
A process which brings a school community together to teach children to be healthy for a lifetime Effective coordinated school programs reinforce positive healthy behaviors throughout the day and makes clear that good health and learning go hand in hand
W hat is Coordinated School Health?
Coordinated School Health Model
Health Education Family/Community Involvement Health Promotion for Staff Healthy School Evironment School Counseling & Social Services Nutrition Services Health Services Physical Education
Coordinated Approach to Child Health A resource for bringing schools, families, and communities together to work toward creating a healthy school environment. A coordinated program designed to promote physical activity, healthy food choices, and prevent tobacco use in school aged children.
W hat is ?
Research Trial ( 9 1 -9 4 )
Research study was called the “Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health” First research trial to integrate school, child & family Ethnically diverse population Over 5,000 students involved in nearly 100 schools Four geographic areas of the U.S.
- California - Louisiana
- Minnesota - Texas
Does W ork?
Reduced total fat and saturated fat content of school lunches. Increased moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during P.E. classes. Improved students’ self-reported eating and physical activity behaviors. Effects persisted over three years without continued intervention.
Luepker RV, et al (1996). JAMA, 275(10), 768-76. Nader PR, et al (1999). Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 153(7), 695-704.
has 4 components…
Health Education Family/Community Involvement Health Promotion for Staff Healthy School Environment School Counseling & Social Services Nutrition Services Health Services Physical Education
working together to give students the same message
Language of
GO SLOW WHOA
Kids receive consistent healthy messages in the classroom, cafeteria, & in PE class:
- Students learn GO, SLOW , & W HOA
through the classroom lessons
- Posting GO, SLOW , & W HOA signs on
cafeteria line or on the cafeteria walls
- Using CATCH GO, SLOW , & W HOA Eat
Smart games in CATCH PE class
- Showcasing GO, SLOW , & W HOA at Family
Fun Events
- MVPA for 50% of class
time
- Opportunities to
participate and practice skills
- Enjoy physical activity
- Encouraged to be
physically active outside
- f school
Physical Education
Classroom Curricula
- K-8th grades
- Objectives are for students to
be able to:
– Identify, practice, & adopt healthy eating & physical activity behaviors
- Focus on:
– Knowledge – Modeling by cartoon and peers – Skills training & self-monitoring – Social skills (tobacco refusal) – Social norm setting
Eat Sm art Program
(School Food Service)
- Provide children with tasty
lower fat, saturated fat, and sodium school meals while maintaining required levels of essential nutrients and student participation
- Daily throughout the school
year
4 Target Areas of Eat Sm art
- Menu Planning
- Food Purchasing
- Food Production
- Promotion
Fam ily/ Com m unity Program
- Raising Awareness &
Getting Involved
- Home Team Materials
- Web Resources
- Family/ Community Events
Always reinforce healthy behaviors
Praise students for making healthy choices Encourage students to try a new Go Food or to try a new physical activity Once a month during lunch give students in the cafeteria who are eating (or have eaten) their fruits and vegetables a sticker
Start w ith the ABC’s
Be a role model
Eat lunch in the cafeteria with your students once a month or once a week Drink from a water bottle throughout the day rather than a soda
Start w ith the ABC’s
Create & support a healthy environment
Have posters/ signage in the school highlighting healthy behaviors Incorporate the Language of CATCH!
Start w ith the ABC’s
GO-SLOW -W HOA Signage
CATCH Bulletin Boards
Examples of Student Work
Hum ble I SD
Fat grams and sodium content graphs and charts
Brand the Cafeteria
Menu Labeling
- Displayed each
day for lunch meal at all elementary schools
- Reinforces the
balance between diet and activity
- All foods “fit”
Fitness Friday
GCS CATCH Training
Classroom Activities in GCS
Duncan Chapel Elem entary
Classroom Activities in GCS
Duncan Chapel Elem entary
CATCH Signage in GCS
Stone Academ y Duncan Chapel Elem entary
CATCH Signage in GCS
Sim psonville Elem entary Mitchell Elem entary
CATCH A Star Fam ily W ellness Fiesta
w w w .know itall.org/ healthy
- Simpsonville Elementary School, Greenville
- Kelly Miller Elementary School, Fairfield
- Easterling Primary School, Marion 1
- Manning Primary School, Clarendon 1
- Drayton Hall Elementary School, Charleston
- Jennie Moore Elementary School
- Nevitt Forest Elementary, Anderson 5
- Wren Elementary School, Anderson 1
- Charleston Progressive Academy, Charleston
- Mitchell Elementary School, Charleston
- RB Stall High School, Charleston
SC Success Stories
CATCH
Districts and schools that have received training
Updated March 26, 2010
Greenville 37 of 45 elementary schools 5 person cadre members Spartanburg 2 Boiling Springs Elementary Georgetown Andrews Elementary Brown's Ferry Elementary Sampit Elementary Berkeley Bonner Elementary Charleston 2 cadre members Orangeburg 5 Mellichamp Elementary 1 cadre member Florence 1 Southside Middle Florence 3 Main Street Elementary Scranton Elementary Lake City Elementary Olanta Elementary JC Lynch Elementary McNair Middle (FS staff) Florence 4 Boys and Girls Club* Marion 1 Easterling Primary Marion Intermediate Johnakin Middle Marion 7 Britton’s Neck Elementary Creek Bridge Middle Richland 1 Elementary school CRTs Fairfield – 100% Kelly Miller Elementary Fairfield Elementary Fairfield Magnet McCrorey-Liston Elementary Fairfield Middle 1 cadre member Richland 2 Polo Road Elementary Kershaw Blaney Elementary Lee Lee Central Middle School Save the Children** CATCH Kids Club (after school)
I t Takes Everyone W orking Together
http:/ / w w w .ed.sc.gov/ healthyschools
Lara Peck Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Tobacco Coordinator SC Healthy Schools SC Department of Education 803-734-3197 lpeck@ed.sc.gov
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