Working Out for Wellness Quality Physical Activity for Coordinated School Health

Today’s Goals Understand Why Physical Education/Activity (W.O.W.) is Important Learn Legislation and A.I.S.D. Rulings Review the W.O.W. Guidelines Understand what each Principal, P.E. teacher and classroom teacher must do to to meet the state mandate of 135 minutes of “structured TEKS based physical activity”

What has happened over the years?

(BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1986

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1987

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1988

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1989

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1991

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1992

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1993

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1994

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1996

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1998

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1999

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2001

(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” woman) Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002

Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)

Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005

Facts 35% of Texas schoolchildren are overweight or obese. Children as young as 6 are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. 1/3 of all Texas kids born after the 2000 are projected to develop Type 2 diabetes unless we act now. If a child is overweight as an adolescent, they have a 75% chance of being obese as an adult. Research shows obesity that costs the average Texas school district $95,000 in lost state aid. More than 200 studies confirm fit kids learn better. Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Former Commissioner of State Health Services

Academic Performance 30 minutes of daily physical activity improves cognition. Repetitive movement strengthens dendrite branching (the part of the neuron that remembers details). Exercise may strengthen particular areas of the brain, and oxygen intake during exercise may enhance greater connections between neurons. Exercise activates brain chemicals that reduce stress and elevate self-esteem. Crossing the midline integrates and energizes the brain for better focus and retrieval of memory. Oxygen and glucose (brain fuel) get to the brain faster and better. Source: Jean Blaydes, Neurokinesiologist

AISD 5 th Grade Fitness Tracking Results (% in HZ) 33% of AISD 5 th graders are overweight or obese (2005) 15% is the National Average (CDC)

AISD 7th Grade Fitness Tracking Results (% in HZ) 39% of AISD 7 th graders are overweight or obese (2005) 15% is the National Average (CDC)

Review 5 th Grade Campus Fitness Tracking Data What percent of your students are not in the “Healthy Zone” for BMI? What sub groups have the best percentage in the “Healthy Zone” for the cardiovascular assessment? What can you do to improve these scores? Are your students stronger in their upper body (push-ups) or their abdominal area (curl-ups)? What can you do to improve these scores?

Texas Education Code All students enrolled in full-day Kindergarten or Grades 1-6 in an elementary setting are required to participate in physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes daily or 135 minutes weekly under the following conditions…

Texas Education Code Participation must be in TEKS-based physical education class or a TEKS-based structured activity;and 2. Each school district shall establish procedures for providing the required physical activity that must consider the health-related education needs of the student and the recommendations of the local school health advisory council (SHAC)

AISD Board of Trustees Ruling The required state mandated time will be implemented through Physical Education classes taught by Physical Educators and through Working Out for Wellness (W.O.W.) taught by Classroom Teachers during the school day for a total of 135 minutes per week.

What is the purpose of Working Out for Wellness (W.O.W.)? Provide moderate to vigorous physical activity for all students for at least 135 minutes a week to meet the state mandate. Create enjoyable movement experiences for students so they will have the confidence and desire to participate in physical activities throughout their lives. Reduce the risk of student obesity, diabetes, and other ailments. Improve academic performance. Teach students social skills.

W.O.W. Requirements All K-6 th grade students in elementary school will participated in a combination of both “TEKS based Physical Education class” and “TEKS based structured activity” for a total of 135 or more minutes per week through Physical Education and W.O.W. Recess time can not be counted for W.O.W. time. Recess is unstructured activity.

W.O.W. Requirements All students must participate in at least 135 minutes each week unless a medical excuse is provided. Students may not be held out of P.E. or W.O.W. for disciplinary reasons, tutorials, mentoring, counseling, library or completions of class work or assignments, etc… unless time is made up during the school day by an AISD employee within the same week.

W.O.W. Requirements All elementary classroom teachers must implement W.O.W. guidelines and time requirements during the school year. All elementary campuses must document the Physical Education and W.O.W. minutes in their master schedule for accountability. On extreme weather days, modified W.O.W. activities must be taught inside.

Grade Level W.O.W. Activities: Are TEKS-based and aligned with the P.E. IPGs Provide opportunity for students to improve their fitness and skills Are easily monitored and require little equipment Provide limited space activities for bad weather days

Best Practices for W.O.W. Activities should be from W.O.W. notebook. All students actively participating and actively supervised. Teachers should match the activity with safety and the size of the playing area. No more than 4-6 students using a single piece of equipment. Teachers should allow students to warm-up properly before beginning an activity.

W.O.W. Schedule W.O.W. time must be scheduled for 20 minutes each day. This is based on the Elementary Sample Schedule from the Elementary Area Superintendents Office. W.O.W. activities must include both cardiovascular and skill practice during the week. Optional Recess time may be scheduled after W.O.W. requirements are met.

W.O.W. Schedule Recommendations Rotate students through cardiovascular activities, skill practice activities and recess to meet the time requirement and coordinated school health lessons. P.E. days- 20 minutes of recess or health lessons (5 per nine weeks) Art days – 20 minutes of cardiovascular activities (running the track and/or tag games) Music days 20 minutes of skill practice activities (ie: throwing, catching, kicking, jumping rope) Wednesday P.E. days only- students must participate in 20 minutes of choice “structured physical activity” to meet the state mandate time for the week.

W.O.W. Equipment All schools will receive start-up W.O.W. equipment kits by the end of the school year. (1 Kit per 2-3 classroom teachers) All equipment is provided to teach the W.O.W. grade level activities. Replacement and additional equipment cost must come from the campus budget or other sources (not from the P.E. budget).

W.O.W. Accountability Principals must document the method by which their campus meets the state requirement through the CSHP Report for Result Policy 7. A campus should be able to explain upon request from a parent what “structured TEKS based activities” are being provided. Classroom teachers and P.E. teachers must provide “structured TEKS based activities” for 135 minutes a week.

W.O.W. Campus Action Plan Train teachers on W.O.W. requirements, expectations and activities Implement and monitor W.O.W. to meet the state mandate. Recruit a W.O.W. leader to train new teachers on campus procedures for W.O.W.. Order replacement/additional W.O.W. equipment at the end of each year. Complete the CSHP Report by April 1 of each school year for Results Policy 7.

“Health and education go hand in hand: one cannot exist without the other. To believe any differently is to hamper progress. Just as our children have a right to receive the best education available, they have a right to be healthy. As parents, legislators, and educators, it is up to us to see that this becomes a reality” -Healthy Children Ready to Learn: An essential collaboration between health and education, 1992 Please Remember: