Physical Activity in Schools Resources and Case Studies to Implement HB A webinar hosted by LiveWell Colorado August 16, 2011

Objectives Develop an understanding of how HB can be implemented in different settings Highlight case studies of school districts that have successful physical activity programs Connect to useful resources for increasing physical activity in schools

Presenters Eric Larson Physical Education Coordinator Denver Public Schools Connie Fenton Healthy Schools Coordinator Aurora Public Schools Lisa Walvoord Vice President of Policy LiveWell Colorado Jessica Hinterberg Obesity Prevention Specialist CanDo Stephanie Wasserman Health and Wellness Program Director CO Legacy Foundation Kathy Kopp District Health Coordinator East Grand School District Anne Genson Education Coordinator Healthy Kids Club Kyle Legleiter Physical Activity Coordinator Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment No picture available

HB : Physical Activity Expectation in Schools Establishes a minimum time requirement for physical activity opportunities in elementary schools – An average of 30 minutes/day for full day students Schools must adopt a physical activity policy by the school year

Definition of Physical Activity Recess Physical education classes Fitness breaks Classroom activities that include physical activity Exercise programs Field trips that include physical activity ednewscolorado.org

Next Steps for Local Schools Align school practices with district policy for the school year Assess the amount of time students have opportunities for PA in current school schedules Increase the amount of PA time if necessary Improve the quality of PA * See our first webinar, Implementing HB , for more informationImplementing HB

Case Studies Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and East Grand School District

SPARK Denver Public Schools Awarded a $1.5 million PEP grant in 2009 for the elementary school physical education program – Equipment – Professional Development – SPARK curriculum

Maximizes moderate to vigorous physical activity time Emphasizes activities that allow students to actively engage in moving and learning sport, dance and fitness skills Programs are inclusive, fun, safe, and developmentally and culturally appropriate

Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Nationally, only 4 minutes of every half hour of PE are spent in vigorous physical activity Moderate physical activity= brisk walking or bicycling Vigorous physical activity= jogging, aerobic dance or bicycling uphill

Positive Results= Active Students External evaluator conducted classroom observations using the SOFIT protocol Found DPS students were physically active an average of 64.5% of the time – Exceeds recommended levels!

3-R Project Relevancy, Rigor, and Relationship of Physical Activity Aurora Public Schools Professional development opportunity for teachers Trains staff to bring physical activity into the classroom Aligns academic goals with physical activity goals

Professional Development Process ApplySign contractGet trained Increase PA in class

Incorporating Activity with Academics It enhances mental functioning!

A Work in Progress Designing the program CO Legacy Foundation Innovation Grant Goals of the program Challenges

“Amp It Up….Move It…..A Mile A Day” East Grand School District Structured recess Music and movement in the classrooms Staff wellness opportunities Before, during, and after school programs

Move it at Recess Students are encouraged to participate in organized activities Teachers supervise or train older students to mentor and lead activities – Relay races – Jogging around the track and earning points/lap for their class – Football, basketball, 4 square, tether ball, etc.

Music is the Key Walking through the school halls you might see: Students dancing to music during transitions or movement breaks Classrooms learning Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” routine Staff and students engaging in exercises during the weekly “JAMmin’ Minute” time Middle school Special Education classes doing 15 minute ball exercises with music Music used to set the tone of the day or introduce a lesson theme

Student and Staff Fitness Challenges Spring Tune-Up Monthly Activity Themes Climb our Grand Peaks Music & Movement for staff Weekly PA & Wellness Activities Fitness and Literacy Challenge

Activity Break!

Resources Colorado Legacy Foundation, CanDo, Healthy Kids Club, and more

We believe that every school should have an effective leader, every classroom should have an effective teacher, and every child should be healthy and ready to learn. Identify promising practices Invest in innovative work Recommend policy Evaluate results Share our findings with all Colorado school districts and schools.

Use the state PE standards to create a comprehensive PA program that integrates PA throughout every school day Get students moving during reading and math Establish annual district wide bike- or walk-to-school day event Develop a board policy to provide more opportunities for students to engage in physical activities that further enhance student learning and wellness More ideas on our Physical Activity pagePhysical Activity page

Online promotional toolsOnline promotional tools provide talking points for introducing the new standards to parents and students Highlight that training opportunities and instructional resources are available Cite health data from your community, such as rates of heart disease Reference your school's specific health and wellness efforts such as Coordinated School Health, positive behavior interventions and supports, and healthy schools initiatives

April 4, 2012 Opportunity for information sharing and professional development on school health and wellness strategies, including physical activity For more information:

Potential Funding Colorado Legacy Foundation – Innovation Grants The Colorado Health Foundation – PE Quality Improvement grant – Active Play Area grant Carol M. White Physical Education Program – PEP Grant

Healthy Kids Club Classroom Resources

Kids on the Move Activity Decks 10-minute classroom activity breaks with music CD Activity breaks remove barriers to learning – Over 500 classrooms across Colorado are currently using the decks!

Minds in Motion Fit Sticks Great for quick classroom brain breaks or transitions Let kids pick the sticks and lead the exercises! Read a brain fact before each exercise, and turn some music on to make it more fun! Also a great energizer at staff meetings!

Monthly Health Breaks CDE Health Standards based Lower and Upper Elementary Monthly health and safety themes Stepping stone for standards implementation

Integrating Health and Literacy AR Book Lists Book lists with health related themes sorted by reading level.

Minds in Motion Math and Literacy Cards

More Information about Healthy Kids Club Order Form for Materials:

CanDo-Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity School Wellness Resource Kit Available Online! -offers section on classroom resources including a handout on Active Classrooms!

Working with Schools to Integrate Physical Activity Gain buy in from administrators Present at principals’ meetings – Model PA breaks and show how resources can be used Attend staff meetings or staff development trainings – There are opportunities to integrate PA everywhere! Engage parent advocates

Other Resources HB FAQ sheetFAQ sheet Implementing Colorado HB WebinarWebinar National Association of Sport and Physical Education LiveWell Toolbox Healthy Schools Champion Scorecard We Can!We Can! National Institutes of Health

Questions? Lisa Walvoord, LiveWell Colorado Eric Larson, DPS Connie Fenton, APS ext Kathy Kopp, EGSD Stephanie Wasserman, CO Legacy Foundation ext 202 Jessica Hinterberg, CanDo Anne Genson, Healthy Kids Club Kyle Legleiter, CDPHE