HEALTHY KIDS TRAINING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE IT

1. HEALTHY KIDS TRAININGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE IT Sandra Melstad, MPH Physical Activity Coordinator Healthy SD

2. Physical Activity • Recommendations • Adults: • 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, 5 or more days a week. • 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, 3 or more days a week. • Children and Adolescents: • 60 minutes or more of age-appropriate moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily.

3. Benefits of Physical Activity • Prevents development of heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression • Improves quality of life • Improved mental capacity and learning • Increases bone density and strength • Increases energy level • Lowers blood pressures • Self-esteem

4. 2005 Prevalence of Recommended Physical Activity Source: CDC

5. SD Adults lacking Physical Activity • 52% of SD adults do not obtain a total of 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity per day. • 77% of SD adults obtain no vigorous-intensity physical activity. Source: SD BRFSS 2005

6. Physical Activity in Young People • One-third of young people in grades 9 to 12 get an insufficient amount of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity. • Male high school students are more physically active than females and White students are more active than Black and Hispanic students. • Participation in physical activity declines as children get older. Source: AAHPERD/NASPE/ShapeoftheNation

7. Physical Activity in SD Source: 2007 SD YRBS

8. Components Cardiovascular Endurance Ability of circulatory and respiratory system to supply “fuel” during sustained physical activity Muscular strength Ability to exert force during an activity Muscular endurance Ability to continue to perform without fatigue Body Composition Amount of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts Flexibility Range of motion Physical Fitness

9. Physical Fitness Recommendations • Cardiovascular Fitness • Moderate-Intensity • Vigorous-Intensity • Age-Appropriate • Resistance training • 2-3 sets • 8-12 repetitions • 2-3x per week • Flexibility • Stretch at least 3x wk • Perform before and after exercise session

10. Developmental Skills • Appropriate activities for all children. • Playground equipment for all developmental levels. • Recognize the motor skill differences in children and create a safe space for children to practice and explore their skills. • Encourage children to try new activities.

11. Why Developmentally Appropriate? • Negative physical activity will set the stage for future inactivity. • Developing strong motor skills is critical to confidence for physical activity in later life. • Injury • Frustration

12. Physical Activity Strategies • Complementary strategies among schools and communities. • Individual behavior change. • Physical Education. • Community-wide campaigns. • Access to and promotion of recreational facilities. • Point-of-Decision Prompts. Source: CDC

13. Physical Activity Strategies • Promote decreased TV viewing • National Turn off the TV Week • April 20-26, 2009 • April 19-25, 2010 • Display key messages around facility to encourage physical activity. • Provide Adequate Physical Activity Structure/Environment. • Adopt Best Practices/Policy. • Incorporate parents.

14. Physical Activity Environment • Modifications to a small space • Examples: • Use existing furniture as an obstacle course. • Incorporate music as a movement activity using small spaces. • Age-appropriate • Safe • Accessible

15. Physical Activity Policy • Examples: • Promote recess time. • Provide bike racks to promote bicycle use. • Physical Activity is not used as a punishment. • Age appropriate activity, equipment and facilities. • Designate time for after-school activities. • Promote 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

16. Role Modeling Strategies • Participate in activities with kids. • Be physically active. • Small steps to success. • Encourage parents to be positive role models. • Implement a staff wellness program. • www.HealthySD.gov • Strides to a Healthier Worksite Toolkit • Strides to a Healthier Community Toolkit

17. SD Resources to promote Physical Activity • www.HealthySD.gov • Activities Calendar • On-line Challenges • South Dakota State Parks (http://www.sdgfp.info/learning.htm) • GPS/Geocaching • Snowshoeing • Bicycling • Free School Field Trips • No Child Left Inside • Disc Golf Courses • Walk in the Park Program

18. SD Resources to promote Physical Activity • City Park and Recreation Departments • Coordinated School Health (http://doe.sd.gov/oess/schoolhealth/) • Minds in Motion • PE and Health Standards • PECAT (Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool) • Schools Walk • Climbing Wall Curriculum • Success Stories

19. Out-of-School Time Kids Health in the Classroom  http://classroom.kidshealth.org/ PE4Life http://www.pe4life.org/ The Great Body Shop http://www.thegreatbodyshop.net/ Skillastics  http://www.skillastics.com/ BAM! www.bam.gov Powerful Girls have Powerful Bones www.cdc.gov/powefulbones South Dakota Cooperative Extension http://sdces.sdstate.edu/ CANFit http://www.canfit.org/ SD Resources to promote Physical Activity

20. South Dakota Great Day of Play • Municipal Great Day of Play • July 30, 2008 • State Parks Great Day of Play • August 2, 2008

21. THANK YOU! Sandra Melstad Sandra.melstad@state.sd.us (605)367-7491