Using Evidence Based Strategies to Guide Next Steps for Your SHAC Jennifer Reeves, M.Ed., Associate Research Scientist University of Arizona Nutritional Sciences

Agenda 1.Highlight evidence and support for wellness 2.Describe national movements supporting physical activity in schools 3.Use School Health Index and 4.Identify key resources 5.Identify at least one action step to take to apply wellness development process in your school Develop Your Action Plan

OMG Assault of the Acronyms! CSH = Coordinated School Health SHAC= School Health Advisory Council SHI= School Health Index 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 and Healthy Eating

Coordinated School Health

National Physical Activity Plan Education Strategies and Tactics Americans will be physically active and they will live, work, and play in environments that facilitate regular physical activity.

Minute to Win It Turn to your neighbor and and tell each other everything that you know about Local Wellness Policies.

Wellness Policies 2004 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 Requires LEA participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to establish a local school wellness policy by June Important tool for parents, local education agencies (LEAs) and school districts to: 1.Promote student wellness 2.Prevent and reduce childhood obesity 3.Provide assurance that school meal nutrition guidelines meet the minimum federal school meal standards.

Wellness Policies 2004 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 Requires LEA participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to establish a local school wellness policy by June Important tool for parents, local education agencies (LEAs) and school districts to: 1.Promote student wellness 2.Prevent and reduce childhood obesity 3.Provide assurance that school meal nutrition guidelines meet the minimum federal school meal standards.

Wellness Policies 2004 Elements Local Wellness Policy to include, at a minimum goals for: nutrition education physical activity, and other school-based activities to promote student wellness, nutrition guidelines for all foods available on school campus.

Wellness Policies 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Expands the scope of wellness policies Brings in additional stakeholders in its development, implementation and review; Requires public updates on the content and implementation of the wellness policies.

Action Steps for SHACs USDA 2013 Review memo on wellness policies.memo on wellness policies Continue reviewing local wellness policies during School Year and implementing new requirements.(Smarter Snacks) Consult the resources on the Implementation Tools and Resources page.Implementation Tools and Resources Continue to inform and update the public about the content, implementation, and assessment of wellness policies.

CDC Guidelines 2012 School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

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.

Presidential Youth Fitness Program

Supporting Youth Wellness Physical Activity Healthy Eating Academic Achievement The Wellness Impact: Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Helps Improve Academic Performance National Dairy Council Wellness Impact Report

Wellness Impact Report

(Hillman et al., 2009) Composite Attentional Allocation of 20 students taking the same test. After a 20 minutes of Walking After 20 minutes of Sitting Quietly 3 8µV

FITKids Intervention Waitlist Control Pre-test9 Months Later 7 10µV

Physical Education Physical Activity During School Physical Activity Before and After school Staff Involvement Family and Community Engagement Let's Move Active Schools

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 1.Taking a Whole-of-School Approach 2.Considering physical activity in all school-related policy decisions 3.Designating physical education as a core subject 4.Monitoring physical education and opportunities for physical activity in school 5.Providing preservice training and professional development for teachers 6.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

Action Plan Part 1: Where are you now? Identify the strategies and tactics you are currently using

A County-Wide Approach to Coordinated School Health in Pima County, Arizona Fitness For Life: Elementary School

Wellness Coordinator Process Recruit School Wellness Coordinators  Attend Coordinated School Health Training, including School Health Index and School Health Advisory Council  Complete SHI Modules 1-4  Implement 4 Wellness Weeks Schools Apply for Healthy School Zone Designation  Demonstrate SHAC formed  Completed SHI Action Plan  Demonstrate 1 PA and 1 Nutrition strategy Implementation of SHI Action Plan  To purchase curricula, materials for volley ball courts, walking paths, recess equipment, garden tools and cisterns, par course equipment, bike skills course, bikes, chicken coops Training Opportunities  Fuel up to Play 60  Fitness for Life Elementary, Middle, and High School  Summer Nutrition Institute  Student Wellness Advocacy Team (2 day camp for Middle/High schools students)  Grant Writing Workshops  Structured Recess

Themes

Student Leadership

Multiple Messaging The Harlem Shake

Communications

Partnering

Action Plan Part 2: What will you do next? Identify the strategies and tactics you plan to use before the end of the school year

Volume Control Start Small Connect with Others

SHI Scores LevelModule 1Module 2Module 3Module 4 Elementary50.5%37.8%63.4%61.5% Middle47.2%17.4%70.4%55.6% High23.7%30.3%35%58% LevelModule 1Module 2Module 3Module 4 Elementary76.5%62.4%75.4%76.7% Middle54.2%55.5%74.3%79.3% High50.3%62%65.7%78.7% Sunnyside Unified School District School Health Index Scores Sunnyside Unified School District School Health Index Scores

Free CSPAP Resources NASPE (web) NASPE NASPE (document) NASPE Let’s Move, Active Schools Action for Healthy Kids Resource for promoting CSH Action for Healthy Kids The US Department of Health and Human Services

Selected CSPAP Resources for Sale CATCH Materials

Funding Resources Active Schools Acceleration Project Acceleration Grants K-8 or Elementary Schools to jumpstart one of three programs Active Schools Acceleration Project Fuel Up to Play 60 Awards $4,000 to provide healthy eating, promotions, and physical activity plays. You must work with a student group and perform a wellness investigation in order to apply. Due June 3, 2013 Fuel Up to Play 60 Awards Presidential Youth Fitness Funding supports participation in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program for the 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 school years Presidential Youth Fitness Presidential Youth Fitness Program

Tactics for Promoting Wellness Themes Student Leadership Multiple Messaging Communication with Parents Partnering with the Community

Designed to Move