1. Let’s Move! WV
Mary Weikle WVDE Office of Health Schools Coordinator Health & Physical Education AIDS/HIV Teen Pregnancy Prevention

2. Active Schools Campaign
Let’s Move! WV is a recommended moderate to vigorous Physical Activity opportunity to be utilized during the instructional day.
15 minutes of aerobic activity-Increases heart rate-
It is about putting childern on a path to a healthy future or..their future may be click to next slide
Simple activities that have the greatest impact.
It is a common sense strategy that is about putting children on the path to a healthy future.
Aligned with the National Let’s Move Initiative that promotes Active Families, Active Schools and Active Communities.
Let’s Move! WV’s focus is on Active Schools
Let's Move! WV is about putting children on the path to a healthy future.

3. This is not the future we want for our children
This is not the future we want for our children! Preventing Health risks is needed.

4. Difference between Physical Education & Physical Activity
Physical education is the foundation of a
comprehensive school physical activity
program-CSPAP-.
It is an academic subject that uses a planned,
sequential program of curricula and
instruction, based on state and/or national
physical education standards, which results in
all students, including those with disabilities,
developing the knowledge, skills, and
confidence needed to adopt and maintain a
physically activity lifestyle.
Physical education should be taught by state-
certified physical education teachers.
Why do you need to support the initiative
Emerging studies are clearly pointing to intentional physical activity as a priority in developing the whole child

5. Difference between Physical Education & Physical Activity
Physical activity is bodily movement of any type and may include recreational, fitness and sport activities such as jumping rope, playing soccer, lifting weights, as well as daily activities such as walking to the store, taking the stairs or raking the leaves.
Why do you need to support the initiative
Emerging studies are clearly pointing to intentional physical activity as a priority in developing the whole child

6. Let’s Move! WV is an initiative that has strong support from State Superintendent, Jorea Marple for grades Pre-K through Eighth that recommends schools accumulate an additional 15 minutes of daily physical activity.
High schools are encouraged to explore ways to add additional physical activity opportunities to the school day.
15 minutes of daily physical activity is the initial focus.
Additional activities are being developed for the school year
Online showcase for activity of the week based on submissions from
active schools.
Flash Workouts for national sport and physical education week in May
Adventures to Fitness will be available for K through 5th grade online. Information should be available first of September.

7. produces health benefits may lead to academic benefits
Why Physical Activity?
produces health benefits
may lead to academic
benefits
promotes a positive
school climate
Why do you need to support the initiative
Emerging studies are clearly pointing to intentional physical activity as a priority in developing the whole child

8. Physical Activity Break
Paper Aerobics
*Youth who are regularly active also have a better chance of a healthy adulthood.*

9. National Physical Activity Recommendations
In 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued physical activity guidelines for Americans, ages 6 and older. Recommendation was for children and adolescents to participate in 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily.
The American Heart Association recommends that children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily and they participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age and enjoyable.

10. No Time-Barrier cited most often by classroom teachers-
2510 has been revised to remove time constraints
Time is available for 15 minutes of
moderate to vigorous physical activity in
Pre-K through Grade Eight.
*May be accumulated in 5 minute
movement breaks*
Key point-In addition to physical
education, recess and other physical
activities

11. Office of Healthy Schools Time requirements 2510
What is in place already?
Office of Healthy Schools
Time requirements 2510
Content Standards and Objectives
2520.6

12. State Wide “Cupid Shuffle”
Where do Schools start?
Let’s Move, WV Resource Guide
State Wide “Cupid Shuffle”
Community “Buy-in”

13. Physical Activity Break
Rock, Paper, Scissors
*Youth who are regularly active also have a better chance of a healthy adulthood.*

14. Where do you fit in?
It is suggested that the Resource Guide activities be introduced by the physical education teacher at the beginning of the school year. Your role is to be the “Physical Activity Director” for the school.
After introduction of activities, the classroom
teacher facilitates student participation in
Let’s Move! WV-Active Schools with activities
from the guide or from a resource of their
choice.

15. Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
The goal of a CSPAP is two-fold.
Provide a variety of school-based physical activity opportunities that enable all students to participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day.
Provide coordination among the CSPAP components to maximize understanding, application, and practice of the knowledge and skills learned in physical education so that all students will be fully physically educated and well-equipped for a lifetime of physical activity.

19. West Virginia Physical Activity Plan

20. Let’s Move! West Virginia
Active Schools
Teachers should select activities from the Resource Guide or other sources based on their comfort level with the goal of completing additional 15 minutes of total activity time each day.
Aerobic Rock, Paper and Scissors
Aerobic Black Bear, Trout and Skeeter
Adventure To Fitness
Showcase a school wide physical activity
Coordinate use of equipment between physical education teacher and classroom teacher
Activity Tracker Activity Tracker
Let’s Party

21. Physical Activity Break Black Bear, Trout & Skeeter
*Youth who are regularly active also have a better chance of a healthy adulthood.*

22. …do something about it!”
Everyone in school needs to be actively engaged in and supportive of Let’s Move! WV -Active Schools for it to be successful.
Dr. Marple’s message says it all…
“ If you are in a school where kids aren’t
physically active…
…do something about it!”
If you don’t do something about it…no one will!

23. RESA Regional School Wellness Specialist
Professional Development
RESA Regional School Wellness Specialist
(RSWS) available for technical assistance
Office of Healthy Schools-
Health and Physical Education
Leadership Academy
West Virginia Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance
(WVAHPERD) Fall State Conference
KidStrong-June 13-14, 2012
Specific links on PD in handouts

24. If you don’t do something about it…no one will!