Daily Physical Activity (DPA)

1. Daily Physical Activity(DPA) Elementary Presentation

2. Overview: • What is DPA • Why DPA • Why Us • What can it look like in our class • Program Considerations

3. What is DPA? • “Daily physical activity refers to physical activity that people do on a daily basis.” • DPA includes activities that help develop endurance, strength and flexibility

4. Requirementas of September 2008 Kindergarten to Grade 9: Schools will offer 30 minutes of daily physical activity as part of the students education program Grades 10-12: Students must document and report a minimum of 150 minutes per week of physical activity, at a moderate to vigorous intensity, as part of their Graduation Transitions Program. • Boards are responsible for providing options to give students a number of choices for how they will meet the DPA requirements at home, at school and/or in the community

5. Why DPA? • “Children growing up in the U.S. and soon Canada are the first cohort in modern memory looking at a shorter life expectancy than their parents because of epidemic obesity and diabetes.” • Dr. D. Katz, Director of Medical Studies in Public Health, Yale University. Oct 26, 2003.

6. Obesity 20% 11% 9% 3% 1978 2004 2004 1978 Obese Overweight

7. The Numbers Three out of five Canadian children are not active enough for optimal growth and development. Activity levels decrease with age: Ages 5 to 12: 49% are sufficiently active Ages 13 to 17: 36% as sufficiently active Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute    

8. Provincial Health Officer - 2005 British Columbians are the most active in Canada, yet the majority are not active enough to benefit their health. 50% of BC children are not active enough to obtain health benefits. Regular physical activity plays an essential role in maximum health benefits. Select Standing Committee on Health: Every student in BC’s education system should be required to participate in daily physical activity We encourage schools and school districts to develop new and innovative ways for encouraging physical activity – particularly for students in grades 11 and 12. Provincial Reports

9. Benefits of Physical Activity • Physical activity is important in preventing overweight and obesity and in maintaining weight that is lost. • In addition to weight control, physical activity helps: • Prevent heart disease • Control cholesterol levels and diabetes • To slow bone loss associated with advancing age • Lower the risk of certain cancers • Reduce anxiety and depression • May help to improve academic achievement

10. Why Us? Everything gets dropped onto schools, this is just one more thing. Why is it always us?

11. Whole Child School Family Community

12. Steve Biddulph – “Raising Boys” “The passivity required by school contradicts everything we know about kids, especially adolescents.” p. 153 “. . . we need to be sure that we have lots of space and time for exercise and moving about.” p. 71

13. Participation in physical activity contributes to physical, mental and social well-being of all individuals • Students do not automatically develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that lead to active, healthy lifestyles • Teachers/administrators can help provide physical activity opportunities and develop a desire for lifelong participation in physical activity

14. It takes a community… See It! Try It! Do it! Healthy Living Expo

17. What can DPA look like in your class? Really, it is up to you as long as you keep the big picture in mind!

18. Daily Physical Activity

19. Important Notes on DPA: • Can be administered or supervised by a responsible adult (Does not have to be a teacher) • Can be implemented as a stand alone part of the daily timetable, or integrated with activities in other subject areas • Physical Activity in PE programs can meet the DPA requirement • Whole school/large group activities are encouraged

20. How can DPA be implemented in your school? • What adjustments can be made to effectively implement DPA into the Daily Schedule? • Teacher lead “Action Breaks” throughout the day (Ex’s: yoga, strength exercises) • Action Schools BC Resources • Get Strong 101 DVD • Outside field activities (Ex’s: daily runs, circuit courses, organized games) • Planned lunch time/recess activities (can be filled out in student’s PAL) • Alternate-Environment activities (Ex’s: Skiing, swimming, skating)

21. Other Ideas to Get Kids Active 1. Physical Activity Log (PAL) 2. Student Leaders for Playground Games 3. Intramural Sports Programs 4. Fitness Leadership Activities 5. Physically Active Field Trips

22. Exemptions • The vast majority of students will be able to meet the DPA requirement. • Exemptions : • physical disabilities • medical conditions • personal circumstances • In consultation with the student, parent and/or school-based team.

23. Implementation Considerations • What staff inservice would be helpful/appropriate for your staff to be able implement the new curriculum into their daily practice • What materials does your school need to acquire in order to have a vibrant Physical Activity program.

24. Visit: www.bced.bc.ca/irp/irp.htm Contact: Mike Johnson Active Schools Coordinator, SD #73 Henry Grube Education Centre 376-2266 mjohnson@sd73.bc.ca For More Information