Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. PowerPoint ® Lecture Slide Presentation prepared by Mary J. Sariscsany, California State University Northridge DYNAMIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN R O B E R T P A N G R A Z I S I X T E E N T H E D I T I O N Chapter 14 Active and Healthy Schools

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Nutrition and Physical Activity Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004  Make recess and lunchtime settings active for all  Offer regularly scheduled activity breaks  Design school walking programs  Teach students to monitor daily activity patterns  Facilitate programs for parents  Place point-of-discussion prompts in classrooms

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Nutrition and Physical Activity Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (continued)  Encourage healthy eating, activity, and other behaviors  Encourage participation in after-school activities  Maintain and strengthen nutritional service programs

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of an Active and Healthy School  Quality physical education  Maintains and increases student involvement  Needs to differ from PE class  Needs a physical activity coordinator

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of an Active and Healthy School  Active learning in the classroom  Integrating movement into classroom instruction  Limited space activities  Find classroom teacher’s strengths  Work with them to expand their comfort zone

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Out-of-school programs  Excellent opportunity to teach children about healthy foods  Provide tutoring  Offer greatest opportunity for activity

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Activity breaks  Three forms: recess, lunchtime activity time, mini- breaks  Minimum two 15-minute breaks per day  Equipment and organized games  Lunchtime is a very active time  Activity breaks can decrease behavioral problems

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Classroom Activity Breaks Video: Management Strategies for Teaching Classroom Activity Breaks  What is the purpose of the “friendship spot”?  What are the characteristics of classroom activity breaks?  How would you begin and conclude a classroom activity break?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Classroom Activity Breaks Video: Hi Low Jackpot  How would you increase the level of movement for numbers that are lower than a designated number?  How does the teacher keep the students engaged and the activity moving along?  In addition to promoting activity in the children, what is the educational purpose of this activity? What is the benefit of combining student activity with an educational purpose?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Classroom Activity Breaks Video: Partner Mixer  This activity is a great way to practice what?  What unique methods does this teacher employ to offer position reinforcement to her students during this activity?  How do the students respond to the teachers methods of positive reinforcement?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Classroom Activity Breaks Video: Pigs Fly  Children imitating animal movements are engaging in what type of movement skill?  Why do you think the children are so excited to participate in the “Pigs Fly” activity?  How is academic integration illustrated in this activity?

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Sun safety program  More outdoor activity comes with risks  In U.S., one in five people develop skin cancer  Mandated sun safety course in Arizona  Long sleeves, hats, and sunglasses  Provide sunscreen  Adequate shade

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Point-of-decision prompts  Signs placed in areas around the school  Effective strategy for increasing physical activity  Signs such as “Be Active”  Nutrition-based information  Making healthy choices

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Teacher involvement  Encouraging faculty to improve their own health  Friendly “steps” competition among teachers  May introduce pedometers

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Walking-to-school events  Generate interest  Organize  Implement and reflect

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Parental Involvement  Activity calendars  PE nights/demonstration nights  Fun days  Charity events

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  Community Involvement  YMCAs, recreation centers, Boys and Girls Clubs  County health agencies  Businesses  Youth sports

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  School nutrition environment  All students need access to nutritious foods  Vending machines should be appropriate  No foods given as rewards  Meals should be nutrient dense  Club sales should be nutritious

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools  School nutrition environment (continued)  Eating environment to be clean, safe, and attractive  Lunch as close to noon as possible  Bulletin boards and signs in the cafeteria to complement nutrition education  Integrate nutrition education into physical education activities  Gather feedback from parents & community members regarding their feelings about nutrition

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Components of Active and Healthy Schools

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Getting Started  Form an AHSP committee  Develop an implementation plan  Reflect, evaluate, and progress  Meet with other schools

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Getting Started  Network  Introduce yourself  Get involved  Be persistent  Ask others to help