Implementing A Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Sara Sprouse, BSN, RN November 12, 2015

Objectives: Define the problem Define Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Describe the components of CSPAP Discuss the importance of implementing a CSPAP Describe the program goals and objectives

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Van Buren Middle School/High School Student BMI Status-Fall 2013 (Sprouse, 2013) Background of Problem

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5 Components of CSPAP ●Quality Physical Education ●Physical Activity-During School ●Physical Activity-Before & After School ●Staff Involvement ●Family & Community Engagement

Why CSPAP? ●95% of youth are enrolled in schools ●Schools are in the unique position to promote opportunities for physical activity because students spend so much time there ●A comprehensive approach sends consistent messages throughout school environment

Why CSPAP? ●PA is essential component of a healthy lifestyle ●Promotes academic achievement ●Powerful role in preventing chronic disease ●Promotes positive mental health ●Increases physical fitness

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Quality Physical Education ●Is the FOUNDATION ●Must implement effective PE: o Adequate instructional time o Taught by qualified PE teachers o Proper equipment/facilities o Adaptations for students with disabilities o Physically active most of class time o Well-designed lessons

Quality Physical Education Effective PE: ●Does not use PA as punishment ●Comprehensive K-12 PE program ●On-going self assessment and practice ●Follow National/State PE standards ●Appropriate PA and fitness assessment tools

Physical Activity: During School ●Recess as well as PA in classroom ●Recess: o Minimum 20 minutes per day o Activity zones, active supervision, equipment, multiple choices o Drop-in physical activity in secondary schools

Physical Activity: During School ●Classroom (PK-12): o A few minutes in duration contributes to cognitive health o Positive impact on behavior o Look at “line time” ●Toe Tapper EnergizerToe Tapper Energizer

Physical Activity: Before & After School ●School and Community sponsored activities ●Active commuting to school ●Walking/Running Club ●Intramurals ●Joint use agreements with community centers/bldgs

Staff Involvement ●Staff buy-in and involvement ●Role model for students ●Classroom management strategies ●Do not need to change curriculum ●Tailor program to staff needs ●Add physical activity staff mtgs

Family and Community ●Engage families to be active beyond school day ●Social support is critical in youth activity choices ●Family activity events ●Youth sports ●Parent led activities (before, during, after)

Seven Steps of CSPAP 1.Establish a team/committee -Staff: Activities Director, Curriculum Director, Middle School Science and Health Teachers (champions), Physical Education Teacher, Principal, School Nurse, Superintendent -Students: Middle School Student Wellness Council 2. Conduct needs assessment 3. Create vision, goals, objectives 4. Identify intended outcomes 5. Develop your CSPAP 6. Implement 7. Evaluate

Van Buren Middle School CSPAP

VB Middle School Vision Statement To cultivate in each student a standard of knowledge that allows them to take ownership of a healthy and active life, thus becoming a higher achieving student and a more productive citizen.

Van Buren Goals & Objectives 1.Increase opportunities during the school day to increase moderate to vigorous PA for students. ●Year 2 Objectives: ○All HS classroom teachers will attend an informational mtg regarding PA in the classroom. ○A PA guide for teachers will be created as a resource to implement PA in the classroom. ○All HS students will participate in PA in at least 1 classroom daily. ●Year 1 Objectives: ○All MS teachers will participate in an informational mtg on how to integrate PA in the classroom. ○All MS students will participate in PA in at least 1 classroom daily.

Van Buren Goals & Objectives 2. In 5 years, all 7-12 VB Students, will have the opportunity to participate in non- competitive physical activity before & after school. ●Year 2 Objectives: ○By the end of year 2, analyze participation in physical activity club and survey students for interest in other activities. ●Year 1 Objectives: ○A physical activity club for students, 7-12th grade, will be piloted to determine interest.

Van Buren Goals & Objectives 3. Increase the number of students that participate in at least 60 minutes of PA/day. ●Year 2 Objectives: ○At least 6 MS & HS teachers will participate in Live Healthy Iowa Kids with students and assist with logging. ○A wellness page on the school website will link students & parents to other community organizations offering PA opportunities. ●Year 1 Objectives: ○At least 3 MS teachers will participate in Live Healthy Iowa Kids with students and assist with logging physical activity.

Van Buren Goals & Objectives 4. Increase opportunities to educate students regarding lifelong fitness. ●Year 2 Objectives: ○Utilize fitness assessment to assist MS students in creating individualized fitness plans. ○Activity monitors will be used to assist MS students to monitor their progress with their fitness plans. ●Year 1 Objectives: ○Introduce "Fitness Fridays" in MS PE classes to educate students about maintaining an active lifestyle. ●Year 3 Objectives: ○Implement individualized fitness plans and monitoring with high school students.

Cost & Equipment Fitness equipment and software Staff time (in-kind) Office supplies (paper, printer ink) Marketing

Intended Outcome

Implement

Evaluate

Evaluate-Year 1 Students ●Brain breaks in classroom at least 1x/week ●Students want more! o Weight lifting o Walking in the lunch o Make Kinect more accessible

Evaluate-Year 1 Parents ●Rates school’s overall wellness practices as “Good” or “Excellent” ●Suggestions o “Make exercise part of the curriculum”

Evaluate-Year 1 Staff ●6 out of 10 used PA breaks in the classroom ●3 out of 10 used PA breaks 3 or more days/week Barriers: ●Lack of space and time Suggestions: ●Access to gym during lunch ●Allow 10 min break in a.m. and p.m. for PA breaks

Wellness Resources

Objectives: Define the problem Define Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Describe the components of CSPAP Discuss the importance of implementing a CSPAP Describe the program goals and objectives

Questions?

References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Comprehensive school physical activity programs: A guide for schools. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Duvall, J. (2015). Composite of 20 student brains taking the same test [Graphic]. Retrieved from Sprouse, S. (2013). [Body-mass index data]. Unpublished raw data.