1. Before and Afterschool Physical Activity
Mary E. La Vine
Youngstown State University

2. Overall Goals Discuss What, Why, and How
Provide action examples and resources
Brainstorming time

3. Research supporting Dr. John Medina – brain rules
Ted Talks on brain activation and PA.
CDC on PA

4. Before or Afterschool PA
Physical activity is needed before school to get each student’s brain engaged and ready for learning.
Physical activity (PA) before school is refreshing.
PA ideas – Walking, cycling, skateboarding, etc. to school
PA ideas within the school: Morning striders; Yoga; Zumba; Intramurals; etc.
Before school has been shown to increase focus in students and overall general learning increases.
Programs are developed in different ways.

5. Before School PA
In practice: RMS – the Physical Education teach start the day with Morning movers club. Students join the club and attend 3-5 days a week. The PA generally begins with a cardiovascular activity (student selected), stretching, then games (student selected or yoga). The students are engaged in physical activity – min. Students who attend have agreed to remain physically active for the entire time. They become the watch dogs of the program.
In Practice: LMS – The physical education teacher and nurse. The before school program started with PA that the students selected from a required list: Cardiovascular, muscular endurance and strength. The students could participate in many different types of PA, alone or in social groups. The nurse would at times come in to share information related to nutrition, sleep, and social interaction. The program has grown and the students are at the center.

6. Before School How do they come to school?
Can they walk, run, cycle, skateboard, etc. ?
How can you encourage them to increase their PA?
Role models: you and who?
Brainstorm: In your groups gather together and come up with at least three ideas to share – GO THINK

7. After School Physical Activity
Linking PE and PA
School sponsored programs- Intramurals or club activities
Intramurals – survey students and develop programs to meet their needs. Student-centered programs draw more student engagement.
Intramurals – provide students the opportunity to participate in an activity and develop a social connection centered around PA
Intramurals – provides students with leadership skill development in many ways

8. After School PA Clubs: Running, cycling, and walking clubs.
Clubs – student-centered and provide a physical outlet to pursue a goal (i.e. – complete a road race, etc.)
Clubs- provide an opportunity for students to develop social connections with peers, family and community members.
Clubs can be community based and/or school based
Students can volunteer for an active role in the club (i.e. race route designer, membership leader, race day manager, etc.) all while participating in the club

9. After school PA
Intramural and community base programs allow schools and community to share goals and share joint use of buildings and centers
In practice: WCS: The small suburban school system has an active intramural program at the upper elementary (5-6), Middle S (7-8), and High S (9-12). The program is student run, volunteers from the community and school serve as coordinators. The program runs walk/run events in the community for all ages; Pickleball, basketball, soccer, weight training, Zumba, drumming, and more. The programs at the three levels are different by design to meet the PA needs of all participants. The program has over the 3 year period gained community support and involvement.

10. After school PA
Time to THINK – In your groups what programs or clubs do you offer?
What to you think you can or will offer?
How can you develop interest in your school and community?

11. Before and After School PA
The programs are student centered for increases in student physical activity levels and are open to all students.
The program have increased PA awareness and development of lifelong physical activity habits.
The program have brought school and community together toward common goals.
What does your school and community offer?
Time to THINK – in your groups – what steps you can take to develop these programs.

12. Staff and Community Involvement
Physical Activity is not just for the students – it is for EVERYONE!
Staff PA programs: Perform a needs assessment and develop a ideas and goals for staff participation – Make it meaningful to the staff
Ask – listen – plan – implement and evaluate – Physical Activity is for ALL
Tailoring the programs to staff needs – morning striders – walk/run program; Group exercise programs; Swim or water aerobic program; weight training program; etc.

13. Staff and Community Involvement
Staff Wellness Programing: Programming that meets the needs and can be connected to the community
Connect with Insurance Company – what benefits are offered for healthier lifestyle choices, nutritional awareness, disease prevention, etc.
Brown bag PA topics – PA, Nutrition, Move-move-move (catch the bug)
Medical screenings
Staff – centered- lunch time activities (i.e. games driven by choice
Building resources
PA breaks during school meetings and in-service days

14. Staff and Community Involvement
Bottom line: Enjoyment and engagement in PA, social connection with others, and pursuit of lifelong PA
The GAINS: less absenteeism, less stress, less illnesses, reduced risk of disease, and better overall mood and health.
Spill over as Role Models for Students!
TIME to THINK – What PA is available for your staff? What do you see as the value of offering staff programming? Where to begin?
In your groups discuss and share

15. Community Involvement
Connect to the community – This your first line supporters
Enlist parents and community members to be involved – there are many opportunities for engagement
An Active community lead to more active students
PA parents gain a connection with their child or children
Active parents are critical to helping students adopt a more PA lifestyle and vice-versa – bonding between parent and child

16. Community Involvement
Social support for the student is critical youth PA choices
Enlist Parent/guardians to lead PA in the community
Family event – bike ride; hikes; 5k/10k/25k walk/run; charity PA events – supporting a local or national cause.
Youth sport events – engaging the community to be involved – CYA, etc.
YMCA programming
Recreation and community center family programming
Joint use of building and centers

17. Community Involvement
It takes a community to join together to increase PA and adopt a lifelong healthier activity plan
Coordination is CRITICAL
The KEY: engage all stake holders
Determine how each component compliments each other to meet the PA GOALS!
Connection
Communication
Coordination
PA is for EVERYONE and it’s time to ENGAGE –PLAY- PARTICIPATE!

18. Community Involvement
Time to THINK!
How can you envision PA programming in your school and community?
What programming do you offer?
What do you see as possibilities?
What role can you play in enlisting key stake holders?
How will you develop and sustain programming?
In your group discuss and share – GO!

19. Q and A ??????