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Implementing A Comprehensive School
Physical Activity ProgramSara Sprouse, BSN, RN
November 12, 2015
Objectives:
Define the problemDefine Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP)Describe the components of CSPAPDiscuss the importance of implementing a CSPAPDescribe the program goals and objectives
1960 vs. 2010
Van Buren Middle School/High School Student BMI Status-Fall 2013
(Sprouse, 2013)
Background of Problem
Want Smarter, Healthier Kids?
5 Components of CSPAP
● Quality Physical Education
● Physical Activity-During School
● Physical Activity-Before & After School
● Staff Involvement
● Family & Community Engagement
Why CSPAP?
● 95% of youth are enrolled in schools
● Schools are in the unique position to promote opportunities for physical activity because students spend so much time there
● A comprehensive approach sends consistent messages throughout school environment
Why CSPAP?
● PA is essential component of a healthy lifestyle
● Promotes academic achievement
● Powerful role in preventing chronic disease
● Promotes positive mental health
● Increases physical fitness
Brain w/Physical Activity
Quality Physical Education
● Is the FOUNDATION
● Must implement effective PE:o Adequate instructional timeo Taught by qualified PE teacherso Proper equipment/facilitieso Adaptations for students with disabilitieso Physically active most of class timeo Well-designed lessons
Quality Physical Education
Effective PE:●Does not use PA as punishment
●Comprehensive K-12 PE program
●On-going self assessment and practice
●Follow National/State PE standards
●Appropriate PA and fitness assessment tools
Physical Activity: During School
● Recess as well as PA in classroom
● Recess:o Minimum 20 minutes per dayo Activity zones, active supervision,
equipment, multiple choiceso Drop-in physical activity in secondary
schools
Physical Activity: During School
● Classroom (PK-12):o A few minutes in duration
contributes to cognitive healtho Positive impact on behavioro Look at “line time”
● Toe Tapper Energizer
Physical Activity: Before & After School
● School and Community sponsored activities
● Active commuting to school
● Walking/Running Club
● Intramurals
● Joint use agreements with community centers/bldgs
Staff Involvement
● Staff buy-in and involvement
● Role model for students
● Classroom management strategies
● Do not need to change curriculum
● Tailor program to staff needs
● Add physical activity breaks @ staff mtgs
Family and Community
● Engage families to be active beyond school day
● Social support is critical in youth activity choices
● Family activity events
● Youth sports
● Parent led activities (before, during, after)
Seven Steps of CSPAP1. Establish a team/committee
-Staff: Activities Director, Curriculum Director, Middle School Science and Health Teachers (champions), Physical Education Teacher, Principal, School Nurse, Superintendent
-Students: Middle School Student Wellness Council
2. Conduct needs assessment3. Create vision, goals, objectives4. Identify intended outcomes5. Develop your CSPAP6. Implement7. Evaluate
Van Buren Middle School CSPAP
VB Middle School Vision Statement
To cultivate in each student a standard of knowledge that allows them to take ownership of a healthy and active life,
thus becoming a higher achieving student and a more productive citizen.
Van Buren Goals & Objectives
1. Increase opportunities during the school day to increase moderate to vigorous PA for students.
●Year 2 Objectives: ○ All HS classroom teachers will
attend an informational mtg regarding PA in the classroom.
○ A PA guide for teachers will be created as a resource to implement PA in the classroom.
○ All HS students will participate in PA in at least 1 classroom daily.
● Year 1 Objectives:○ All MS teachers will
participate in an informational mtg on how to integrate PA in the classroom.
○ All MS students will participate in PA in at least 1 classroom daily.
Van Buren Goals & Objectives
2. In 5 years, all 7-12 VB Students, willhave the opportunity to participate in non-competitive physical activity before & after school.
●Year 2 Objectives: ○ By the end of year 2, analyze
participation in physical activity club and survey students for interest in other activities.
● Year 1 Objectives:○ A physical activity club for
students, 7-12th grade, will be piloted to determine interest.
Van Buren Goals & Objectives
3. Increase the number of students thatparticipate in at least 60 minutes of PA/day.
●Year 2 Objectives: ○ At least 6 MS & HS teachers will
participate in Live Healthy Iowa Kids with students and assist with logging.
○ A wellness page on the school website will link students & parents to other community organizations offering PA opportunities.
● Year 1 Objectives:○ At least 3 MS teachers will
participate in Live Healthy Iowa Kids with students and assist with logging physical activity.
Van Buren Goals & Objectives
4. Increase opportunities to educate studentsregarding lifelong fitness.
●Year 2 Objectives: ○ Utilize fitness
assessment to assist MS students in creating individualized fitness plans.
○ Activity monitors will be used to assist MS students to monitor their progress with their fitness plans.
● Year 1 Objectives:○ Introduce "Fitness
Fridays" in MS PE classes to educate students about maintaining an active lifestyle.
● Year 3 Objectives:○ Implement
individualized fitness plans and monitoring with high school students.
Cost & Equipment
• Fitness equipment and software• Staff time (in-kind)• Office supplies (paper, printer ink)• Marketing
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Intended Outcome
Implement
Evaluate
Evaluate-Year 1
Students
●Brain breaks in classroom at least 1x/week
●Students want more!o Weight liftingo Walking in the gym @ luncho Make Kinect more accessible
Evaluate-Year 1
Parents
●Rates school’s overall wellness practices as “Good” or “Excellent”
●Suggestionso “Make exercise part of the curriculum”
Evaluate-Year 1
Staff
● 6 out of 10 used PA breaks in the classroom●3 out of 10 used PA breaks 3 or more days/week
Barriers:●Lack of space and time
Suggestions:●Access to gym during lunch●Allow 10 min break in a.m. and p.m. for PA breaks
Wellness Resources
https://sites.google.com/a/van-burencsd.org/vb-wellness/
Objectives:
Define the problem Define Comprehensive School Physical
Activity Program (CSPAP) Describe the components of CSPAP Discuss the importance of implementing
a CSPAP Describe the program goals and objectives
Questions?
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Comprehensive school physical activity
programs: A guide for schools. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Duvall, J. (2015). Composite of 20 student brains taking the same test [Graphic]. Retrieved from
http://blog.crew.co/this-is-your-brain-on-exercise/Sprouse, S. (2013). [Body-mass index data]. Unpublished
raw data.