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HB11-1069: Physical Activity Expectations in Schools. Kyle Legleiter, MPH Colorado Connections For Healthy Schools Coalition August 9, 2011. Objectives. Understand what HB11-1069 does and does not require schools to do
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HB11-1069: Physical Activity Expectations in Schools Kyle Legleiter, MPH Colorado Connections For Healthy Schools Coalition August 9, 2011
Objectives • Understand what HB11-1069 does and does not require schools to do • Identify ways to engage in implementing HB11-1069 in your local community • Connect to useful resources for increasing physical activity in schools Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Background Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Why focus on Physical Activity? • Between 2003 and 2007 Colorado’s child obesity national ranking dropped from 3rd leanest to 23rd • Physical activity in schools • Increases academic achievement • Reduces behavioral problems • Improves students’ physical and mental health Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Physical activity and TV viewing, Colorado Children ages 1-14, 2004-2008 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Prevalence of overweight and obese children, ages 2-14, Colorado, 2004-2007 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
A role for schools • Provide a safe place to play • Support schools’ core mission of educating students and helping them to succeed through PA Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Prior to HB 11-1069 • No statewide requirements for physical education or physical activity time • Of Colorado’s 23 largest school districts, only one had a physical activity policy • Large majority of Colorado voters supported increasing PA time during the school day Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Parental Support for Physical Education in Schools, CHS-2010 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Parental Support for Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools, CHS-2010 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
HB 11-1069: Physical Activity Expectation in Schools • Establishes a minimum time requirement for physical activity opportunities in elementary schools Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Definition of Physical Activity • Recess • Physical education classes • Fitness breaks • Classroom activities that include physical activity • Exercise programs • Field trips that include physical activity Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
300 minutes per month 600 minutes per month Full day student, 5 days/week Half day student, 5 days/week 30 minutes per day 15 minutes per day Full day student, <5 days/week Half day student, <5 days/week
Next Steps for Local Schools • Adopt a physical activity policy by the 2011-2012 school year • Assess the amount of time students have opportunities for PA in current school schedules • Increase the amount of PA time if necessary • Improve the quality of PA Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Everyone has a role • School board members • Principals and superintendants • School Wellness coordinators • Teachers • Parents and community members Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Next Step: Implementing Policy • School district board of education OR • Institute charter school with its school accountability committee *Model policy drafts available from the Colorado Association of School Boards • Local school boards may add to or customize model policies to fit local needs Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
School Board Members • Responsible for adopting new PA policy • Consult with accountability and school wellness committees • Ensure accountability for implementation and compliance with the law Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
School Wellness Coordinators • Collaborate with school boards and accountability committees • Educate school executives, teachers, and staff about the new policy • Coordinate school- and district-wide efforts to implement the policy • Connect to resources to increase the quantity and improve the quality of PA • Link to other school health efforts Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Principals and Superintendants • Typically responsible for student scheduling • Assess current amount of PA time offered to students • Adjust schedules as necessary • Ensure all students have the minimum amount of PA time during the school day • Connect school staff to resources to improve quality of PA time Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Teachers • Connect with resources to improve the quality of PA during the school day • Offer classroom activity breaks on a regular basis • Incorporate PA into lesson plans • Reward good PA behaviors. Do not use PA time as a punishment Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Parents and Community Members • Attend school board, accountability committee, and school wellness meetings to express your support • Request information about how schools are implementing new PA policies • Volunteer to offer resources and support to schools • Link to other community health efforts (e.g. Safe Routes to School) Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Activity Break! Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
HB 11-1069 • Requires a specific quantity of time for PA during the school day • Compliance is not optional • Provides local schools flexibility in the type of PA they offer • Local schools are responsible for the quality of PA time Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
1. Physical Education Classes • Curriculum and evidence base • Training • Equipment • Implementation • New academic standards Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
2. Recess • Facilities • Equipment • Structure and supervision Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
3. Fitness Breaks • Quick breaks devoted specifically to PA • Promoting other skills: • Communication • Teamwork • Leadership Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4. Classroom Activities that Include PA • PA incorporated into academic instruction • May improves memory and recall- SOHCAHTOA Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Small Group Exercise • What successes have you had? • What challenges have you had? • What resources have been helpful? • PE Classes • Recess • Physical activity breaks • PA incorporated into classroom activities Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Linking to Other Efforts • Before and after school PA opportunities • Safe Routes to School • Recess before lunch • Health education • Parent and community involvement Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Resources • www.playworks.org • www.livewellcolorado.org • www.colegacy.org • www.coloradohealth.org Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Potential Funding • The Colorado Health Foundation • PE Quality Improvement grant • Active Play Area grant • Colorado Legacy Foundation • Innovation Grants Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Coming Soon… • Webinar: Physical Activity in Schools: Resources and Case Studies to Implement HB 11-1069Tuesday, August 16, 20118-9 a.m. • Register at www.livewellcolorado.org Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Questions? Kyle Legleiter, CDPHE 303.692.2506 or kyle.legleiter@state.co.us Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment