epode-international-network.com Project Spraoi Ireland Dr. Con Burns Dr. Cian O’ Neill

CBPS PREVENTION NETWORK 2 PROJECT SPRAOI Objectives The objectives of ‘Project Spraoi’ are to: Increase physical activity levels Improve dietary habits Reduce levels of overweight/ obesity among Irish primary school children Main Activities Support school delivery of ‘Project Spraoi’ intervention Promotion of daily ‘huff and puff’ Delivery of nutritional lessons Target Groups Primary school children (5-12 years) School staff (e.g. teachers, principal, Special Needs Assistants) Parents and wider community Communication Tools School based intervention delivery Fridge magnets, newsletters, tip sheets In-service workshops and resource development for teachers. Political Support Minister of State, Mr Jimmy Deenihan Private Partners None to date – in progress Freshers PR

CBPS PREVENTION NETWORK 3 PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT Updates since the last European Obesity Forum, Nov  Completed evaluation of intervention in schools (6 intervention; 3 control). This data is currently being analyzed  Project Spraoi findings presented at ‘International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity’ (June 2015) and the ‘All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Science & Physical Education’ (Jan 2015)  Recruited new Energizer to start in September 2015  Dr. Con Burns has received support from host Institute to devote 50% Workload in 2015/16 academic year to gain further political support and develop public/ private partnerships  Submitted paper detailing methodological approach used in Project Spraoi to ‘Contemporary Clinical Trials’

CBPS PREVENTION NETWORK 4 PROJECT SPRAOI STRENGTHS Campaigns/ Communication Public-Private Partnership Evaluation and dissemination Political Commitment Campaigns/ Communication Public-Private Partnership Evaluation and Dissemination Political contacts Positive findings from pilot phase – appealing for political support Magnets/ Newsletters/ tip sheets Institute expertise in website construction Institute support to provide time to recruit partners Contacts in various industry settings Experienced Personnel Collaborating with ‘Energize’, NZ

CBPS PREVENTION NETWORK 5 CHALLENGES & BARRIERS CHALLENGES Political Commitment Campaigns/ Communication Public-Private Partnership Evaluation and Dissemination Gaining access to national politicians Time to develop Cost No previous experience of gaining support Cost BARRIERS Political Commitment Campaigns/ Communication Public-Private Partnership Evaluation and Dissemination Currently have not sought formal political support. This will commence Sept 2015 – until then barriers are unclear. Currently have not sought to develop campaigns/ communications. This will commence Sept 2015 – until then barriers are unclear. Currently have not sought to develop public-private partnership. This will commence Sept 2015 – until then barriers are unclear. Cost

CBPS PREVENTION NETWORK 6 THANK YOU!