Living in Balance: Physical Activity Quality Enhancement Plan Employee In-Service August 23, 2011

Identifying the Need for the QEP – Baseline data Meeting with SACS Liaison – Dr. Rudy Jackson Ways to Implement

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Identifying the need for the QEP – Baseline data – Program Level 1.Low number of fitness-based courses 2.Low number of activity courses required for graduates 3.Fall 2010 survey results from SAU students and employees – Course Level 1.Less active than the national norm 2.Low physical fitness performance scores 3.High student goal to exercise more 4.Low overall health rating compared to national norm

Program Level 1.Low number of fitness-based courses Type of Course Number Offered Fall Semester Number Offered Winter Semester Skill-based 2832 Fitness-based* 66 Ratio 1:4.61:5.3 *Does not include PEAC 225, Fitness for Life, required course.

Program Level 2.Low number of activity courses required for graduates InstitutionTotal HoursActivity Hours Andrews University44 Union College44 Bryan College44 Southwestern Adventist University4-53 Covenant College33 Southern Adventist University22 Washington Adventist University31

Program Level 3.Fall 2010 survey results from SAU students and employees – 519 participants completed survey, 368 students, 91 staff, and 60 faculty – not all completed short answer questions (top three responses shared for each question) QuestionWritten ResponsesTotalPercent How could we improve the physical fitness of students/employees at Southern Adventist University? (Total responses = 444) More Classes, Clubs, Events (Health, Exercise, Cooking), % Better food options % Group competitions, Incentives % What do you believe would help you be more likely to get daily physical activity? (Total responses = 469) Commit more time, Get started, Make regular schedule % Getting an accountability partner, trainer, exercise with others % Less work, homework stress %

Course Level 1.Less active than the national norm Health Assessment National College Norm SAU Students Exercise Frequency 5+ times/week 1,2 19.2%16% 1 American College Health Association. National College Health Assessment. Spring 2010 Reference Group Executive Summary. p BSDI – Fitness Analyst results from 3473 Southern Adventist University students over 8 years.

Course Level 2.Low physical fitness performance scores Fitness TestLEVELPRE-test %POST-test % Cardio – 12-min. run/walk test %66.0% %34.0% Flexibility – sit & reach test %23.5% %76.5% Strength – hand grip dynamometer %63.3% %36.7% PEAC 225 Fitness Assessment Results, 225 participants

Course Level 3.High student goal to exercise more Student GoalsPercentage Exercise More85% Improve Eating79% Reduce Stress Levels51% BSDI – Fitness Analyst results from 3473 Southern Adventist University students over 8 years.

Course Level 4.Low overall health rating compared to national norm Overall Health National College Norm 1 SAU Students 2 Excellent & Very Good60.1%39.0% Excellent, Very Good & Good 92.0%88.0% 1 American College Health Association. National College Health Assessment. Spring 2010 Reference Group Executive Summary. p BSDI – Fitness Analyst results from 3473 Southern Adventist University students over 8 years.

Meeting with SACS liaison – Dr. Rudy Jackson – Must have measurable outcomes Student Learning Outcomes – Must determine cohort group PEAC 225 – Must track cohort over time to determine that student learning has occurred – Must have data coming in by 2016 to present in the 5 th year report

Ways to Implement Change According to Dr. Thom McKenzie there are three ways to increase physical activity behaviors: 1.Individual intervention (One-by-one) 2.Creating positive environment for physical activity 3.Policy changes (T. L. McKenzie, lecture, February 10, 2011)

“And those who would be workers together with God must strive for perfection of every organ of the body and quality of the mind. True education is the preparation of the physical, mental, and moral powers for the performance of every duty; it is the training of body, mind, and soul for divine service. This is the education that will endure unto eternal life.” Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 330

QEP Working Committee Team Patti Anderson Michael Dant Leslie Evenson Tyson Hall Hollis James Harold Mayer Marge Seifert Judy Sloan