HB11-1069: Physical Activity Expectations in Schools

1. HB11-1069: Physical Activity Expectations in Schools Kyle Legleiter, MPH Colorado Connections For Healthy Schools Coalition August 9, 2011

2. Objectives • Understand what HB11-1069 does and does not require schools to do • Identify ways to engage in implementing HB11-1069 in your local community • Connect to useful resources for increasing physical activity in schools Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

3. Background Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

4. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

5. Physical activity and TV viewing, Colorado Children ages 1-14, 2004-2008 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

6. Prevalence of overweight and obese children, ages 2-14, Colorado, 2004-2007 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

7. A role for schools • Provide a safe place to play • Support schools’ core mission of educating students and helping them to succeed through PA Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

8. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

9. Parental Support for Physical Education in Schools, CHS-2010 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

10. Parental Support for Nutrition & Physical Activity in Schools, CHS-2010 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

11. HB 11-1069: Physical Activity Expectation in Schools • Establishes a minimum time requirement for physical activity opportunities in elementary schools Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

12. Definition of Physical Activity • Recess • Physical education classes • Fitness breaks • Classroom activities that include physical activity • Exercise programs • Field trips that include physical activity Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

13. 300 minutes per month 600 minutes per month Full day student, 5 days/week Half day student, 5 days/week 30 minutes per day 15 minutes per day Full day student, <5 days/week Half day student, <5 days/week

14. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

15. Everyone has a role • School board members • Principals and superintendants • School Wellness coordinators • Teachers • Parents and community members Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

16. Next Step: Implementing Policy • School district board of education OR • 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

17. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

18. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

19. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

20. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

21. 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) Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

22. Activity Break! Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

23. Implementing HB 11-1069

24. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

25. 1. Physical Education Classes • Curriculum and evidence base • Training • Equipment • Implementation • New academic standards Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

26. 2. Recess • Facilities • Equipment • Structure and supervision Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

28. 3. Fitness Breaks • Quick breaks devoted specifically to PA • Promoting other skills: • Communication • Teamwork • Leadership Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

29. 4. Classroom Activities that Include PA • PA incorporated into academic instruction • May improves memory and recall- SOHCAHTOA Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

30. Small Group Exercise • What successes have you had? • What challenges have you had? • What resources have been helpful? • PE Classes • Recess • Physical activity breaks • PA incorporated into classroom activities Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

31. Linking to Other Efforts • Before and after school PA opportunities • Safe Routes to School • Recess before lunch • Health education • Parent and community involvement Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

33. Resources • www.playworks.org • www.livewellcolorado.org • www.colegacy.org • www.coloradohealth.org Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

34. Potential Funding • The Colorado Health Foundation • PE Quality Improvement grant • Active Play Area grant • Colorado Legacy Foundation • Innovation Grants Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

35. 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

36. Questions? Kyle Legleiter, CDPHE 303.692.2506 or kyle.legleiter@state.co.us Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment