hb11-1069: physical activity expectations in schools

HB11-1069: Physical Activity Expectations in SchoolsKyle Legleiter, MPHColorado Connections For Healthy Schools CoalitionAugust 9, 2011

Objectives

1. Understand what HB11-1069 does and does not require schools to do

2. Identify ways to engage in implementing HB11-1069 in your local community

3. Connect to useful resources for increasing physical activity in schools

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Background

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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

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Watch TV 2+ hours per day (1-14 year olds)

On a sports team (5-14 year olds)

Play sports/are physically active 7+ hours per week (5-14 year

olds)

0 20 40 60 80

21.8

59.4

54.5

19.9

65.7

54.6

16.7

55.3

17.4

55.7

20082007200620052004

Percentage

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Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Physical activity and TV viewing, Colorado Children ages 1-14, 2004-2008

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White Latino Black Asian American Indian

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15

20

25

30

35

40

45

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22.7

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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

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A role for schools• Provide a safe place to play• Support schools’ core mission of

educating students and helping them to succeed through PA

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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

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Parental Support for Physical Education in Schools, CHS-2010

Support a state law that requires all schools to offer PE classes

PE should be required in schools every year

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

YesNO

Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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Parental Support for Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools, CHS-2010

Only healthy food and snacks for fundraising and celebrations

Only nutritious items in vending machines

Daily PE-even if take time away from other subjects

0%20%

40%60%

80%100%

Strong SupportModerate supportDon't support

Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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HB 11-1069: Physical Activity Expectation in Schools

• Establishes a minimum time requirement for physical activity opportunities in elementary schools

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Definition of Physical Activity• Recess• Physical education classes• Fitness breaks• Classroom activities that include physical

activity• Exercise programs• Field trips that include physical activity

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Full day student, 5 days/week

Half day student, <5 days/week Full day student, <5 days/week

Half day student, 5 days/week

600 minutes per month

15 minutes per day

30 minutes per day

300 minutes per month

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

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Everyone has a role• School board members• Principals and superintendants• School Wellness coordinators• Teachers• Parents and community members

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Next Step: Implementing Policy

• School district board of educationOR• 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Activity Break!

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Implementing HB 11-1069

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

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1. Physical Education Classes• Curriculum and evidence base• Training• Equipment• Implementation• New academic standards

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2. Recess• Facilities• Equipment• Structure and supervision

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3. Fitness Breaks• Quick breaks devoted specifically to PA• Promoting other skills:

– Communication– Teamwork– Leadership

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4. Classroom Activities that Include PA• PA incorporated into academic instruction• May improves memory and recall-

SOHCAHTOA

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Small Group Exercise• What successes have you had?• What challenges have you had?• What resources have been helpful?

1. PE Classes2. Recess3. Physical activity breaks4. PA incorporated into classroom activities

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Linking to Other Efforts• Before and after school PA opportunities• Safe Routes to School• Recess before lunch• Health education• Parent and community involvement

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Resources• www.playworks.org• www.livewellcolorado.org• www.colegacy.org• www.coloradohealth.org

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Potential Funding • The Colorado Health Foundation

– PE Quality Improvement grant– Active Play Area grant

• Colorado Legacy Foundation – Innovation Grants

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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

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Questions?Kyle Legleiter, CDPHE303.692.2506 or kyle.legleiter@state.co.us

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