1. LEE, Han-Joo, Ph.D. Yonsei University
Prevention of Obesity in Childhood and Youth: Leadership Role for Schools
LEE, Han-Joo, Ph.D.
Yonsei University

2. Blaire, et al., (1989)

3. Schools? Institute of Medicine (2004) AHA (2006)
USDHHS (2008)-A National Physical Activity Plan for the US
the first comprehensive federal Physical Activity Guidelines
8 societal sectors:
public health; healthcare; education; mass media; business and industry; not-for-profit organizations; recreation, fitness, and sports; and transportation and community planning

4. Schools To develop healthy lifestyle: physical education,
physical activity during school,
physical activity before and after school,
Staff involvement, and
family and community involvement
nutrition

5. Exemplary studies CATCH (1991-1994) SPARK (1989-1996)
MSPAN ( )
CSPAP (2008-)
TAAG ( );
LEAF ( ; )

6. Intervention To reduce overweight/ To increase PA Focused on PA:
combination of PE/PA interventions
change PE contents
classroom foci on health education curriculum
changes in the nutritional quality in school food services,
community/ family involvement

7. Sustainability Support from school administrator Equipment
Teachers being active
Standard (HRPE)

8. Quality PE Evidence-based PE Health optimizing PE (HOPE)
Provide MVPA(>50% of class time)
Skill, knowledge & confidence

9. Barriers in HRPE Not delivered the good “quantity & quality of PE”
low levels of physical activity
poor quality of instruction
Basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball vs. walking, stretching, weight lifting, cycling, running)
a quantity of PE class time
Smaller space
Larger class size
Equipment/student ratio
Weather
Activities
Evidence-based practice

10. Recommendation Education policy should be specific:
Requirements for PE/PA time allocation
Curriculum standards HRPE/PA
Measurement systems for assessing and reporting those outcomes
Sufficient facilities and equipment
Support for continuing professional development for PE and classroom teachers