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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 [email protected]