A Statewide Initiative in Georgia Schools Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation

Georgia’s Childhood Obesity

Georgia ranks 17th in the nation for childhood obesity

(Georgia ranked second in 2009)

Obesity/Overweight Related Hospitalizations Ages

2-19

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

1,800

15.0

25.0

35.0

45.0

55.0

65.0

75.0Number of HospitalizationsRate per 100,000 Population

Number Rate

SHAPE-ing Up in Georgia!Fitness Assessment Launched in the 2011-2012 School

Year

Aerobic Capacity

Flexibility

Muscular Strength

Muscular Endurance

BMI (Body

Mass Index)Health Related Fitness

Components

How Did Students SHAPE Out…?2011-2012 AND 2012-2013 Assessment Results

• 43% - 1st year• 41% - 2nd year

Overweight, underweight,

or obese

• 20% - 1st year• 25% - 2nd year

Unable to pass ANY of the Fitnessgram

assessments

• 14% - 1st year• 19% - 2nd year

Able to pass ALL five of the

Fitnessgram assessments

SPARKing a Movement

Examined the stimulation of cognitive and physiological pathways by

exercise that result in enhanced

learning capabilities

Illustrates the interdependent

connection between the human mind

and body

Rooted in Research: The Physical Activity and Learning Connection

Positive impact on academics

across the curriculum

University of Kansas (2009)

Promoted 90 minutes a week active academic

lessons

Research/Scan Dr. Chuck Hillman University of Illinois

Brain after sitting quietly

Brain after 20 minute walk

Average Composite of 20 Students Taking Same Test

Physical Activity improves…

Attendance Classroom behavior

Cognitive developme

ntTest scores

Academic performanc

e

Rooted in Research: The Physical Activity and Learning Connection

What is Power Up for 30?

A joint initiative supported by Georgia

Departments of Education and Public

Health

Integrates 30 minutes of physical activity

seamlessly into the school day

Supports research

connecting physical activity

and academic performance

Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation

How Do Schools Get Involved?

Encourage ALL elementary schools to complete the Power Up for 30 online

survey o All elementary school principals have received the survey link

o Completing the survey is their ticket to next steps in the initiative

Needs Assessment

Training by

HealthMPowers

Low/No Cost

Resources

Technical

Support

Statewide

Recognition

What Will Schools Get?

Current Pledge and Survey Statsas of January 15, 2014

285

Elementary schools who have completed and submitted ALL

surveys 242

Pledged Schools Includes 30 of the 158

focus/priority feeders117

Schools who have received the Power Up Pack (non-pledged) or

the Welcome Pack (pledged)

12 Schools have returned their Training Team Contact Form…Ready

for Training!

Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation

For More information or questions email powerupfor30@georgiashape.org