Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs Jennifer Reeves, M. Ed Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs Jennifer Reeves, M.Ed., Associate Research Scientist University of Arizona Nutritional Sciences
Objectives Identify key elements of Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Communicate the benefits of a CSPAP to the school community Identify at least one action step to take to apply the CSPAP development process in your locality
OMG Assault of the Acronyms! NPAP= National Physical Activity Plan PYFP =Presidential Youth Fitness Program CSPAP = Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program LMAS=Let’s Move, Active Schools PAL= Physical Activity Leader WOSA=Whole-of-School Approach
Recommendations for School-Based Physical Activity
National Physical Activity Plan Americans will be physically active and they will live, work, and play in environments that facilitate regular physical activity. Education Strategies and Tactics
CDC Guidelines 2012 School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Presidential Youth Fitness Program
Let's Move Active Schools Physical Education Physical Activity During School Physical Activity Before and After school Staff Involvement Family and Community Engagement
AAHPERD Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs Systemic approach Schools use all opportunities 60 minutes of daily physical activity Knowledge, skills and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.
AAHPERD/LMAS Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs Quality physical education Daily recess period/drop in activities Activity breaks throughout the day Intramural sports Interscholastic sports Walk- and bike-to-school programs Staff wellness and involvement Family and community participation
IOM Physical Education Report May 2013 Educating-the-Student-Body-Taking-Physical-Activity-and-Physical-Education-to-School/video.aspx
IOM: Educating the Student Body Taking Physical Activity and Education to School Taking a Whole-of-School Approach Considering physical activity in all school-related policy decisions Designating physical education as a core subject Monitoring physical education and opportunities for physical activity in school Providing preservice training and professional development for teachers Ensuring equity in access to physical activity and physical education
National Legislation PHYSICAL Act Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio introduced the PHYSICAL Act on May 23, 2013 Recognize health education and physical education as core subjects within elementary and secondary schools Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., and Jared Polis, D-Colo., co-sponsors
Shared Goals Be active and play, 60 minutes every day! Quality physical education core Comprehensive, multifaceted approach Before, during, after school opportunities
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools Public Health funding for all 50 states to increase moderate to vigorous PA in schools and CSPAP : July 2013
Designed to Move