hb11-1069: physical activity expectations in schools
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
22.7
35.9
44.9
17.1
43.1
Perc
enta
ge
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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 [email protected]
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