1. A Statewide Initiative in Georgia Schools Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation

2. Georgia’s Childhood Obesity Georgia ranks 17th in the nation for childhood obesity (Georgia ranked second in 2009)

3. Obesity/Overweight Related Hospitalizations Ages 2-19

4. SHAPE-ing Up in Georgia! Fitness Assessment Launched in the 2011-2012 School Year Aerobic Capacity Flexibility Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance BMI (Body Mass Index) Health Related Fitness Components

5. How Did Students SHAPE Out…? 2011-2012 AND 2012-2013 Assessment Results 43% - 1 st year 41% - 2 nd year Overweight, underweight, or obese 20% - 1 st year 25% - 2 nd year Unable to pass ANY of the Fitnessgram assessments 14% - 1 st year 19% - 2 nd year Able to pass ALL five of the Fitnessgram assessments

6. SPARKing a Movement Examined the stimulation of cognitive and physiological pathways by exercise that result in enhanced learning capabilities Illustrates the interdependent connection between the human mind and body

7. Rooted in Research: The Physical Activity and Learning Connection Positive impact on academics across the curriculum University of Kansas (2009) Promoted 90 minutes a week active academic lessons

8. Research/Scan Dr. Chuck Hillman University of Illinois Brain after sitting quietly Brain after 20 minute walk Average Composite of 20 Students Taking Same Test Physical Activity improves… Attendance Classroom behavior Cognitive development Test scores Academic performance Rooted in Research: The Physical Activity and Learning Connection

9. What is Power Up for 30? A joint initiative supported by Georgia Departments of Education and Public Health Integrates 30 minutes of physical activity seamlessly into the school day Supports research connecting physical activity and academic performance Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation

10. How Do Schools Get Involved? Encourage ALL elementary schools to complete the Power Up for 30 online survey o All elementary school principals have received the survey link o Completing the survey is their ticket to next steps in the initiative Needs Assessment Training by HealthMPowers Low/No Cost Resources Technical Support Statewide Recognition What Will Schools Get?

11. Current Pledge and Survey Stats as of January 15, 2014 285 Elementary schools who have completed and submitted ALL surveys 242 Pledged Schools Includes 30 of the 158 focus/priority feeders 117 Schools who have received the Power Up Pack (non-pledged) or the Welcome Pack (pledged) 12 Schools have returned their Training Team Contact Form … Ready for Training!

12. Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation For More information or questions email powerupfor30@georgiashape.org powerupfor30@georgiashape.org