What does wellness look like in your school?. Participating in wellness programming ISU Extension,...

What does

wellness

look like in

your school?

Participating

in wellness

programming

ISU Extension,

Healthier US

School Challenge,

SWITCH, Live

Healthy Iowa

Increased

physical activity

Walking club,

after-school yoga,

brain breaks, daily

PE, recess

Nutrition

programming

Smart Snacks,

promoting healthy

meals, no

vending,

education,

cafeteria redesign

What’s working in school

wellness?

Activity &

nutrition

programming

Wellness

programming

throughout

the school day

Parent

involvement

Active wellness

committees

Support

Administrative

& Teacher

What are

challenges

in school

wellness?

TimeFunding

Support,

involvement

, buy-in

Special events,

incentives (Birthdays &

treats)

Cuts,

punishments

(PE & recess)

What are

the needs

in school

wellness?

MoneyFunding

Staff

TimeFacilities

Professional

development

Policy

Involvement

& buy-in from

parents, staff

New activity

ideasHealthy snacks

Fitnessgram

& SWITCH info

School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health

What is ?

Mission

To promote healthy school environments that enhance

learning, engage families, and empower children to live

healthy lifestyles.

What You Do, View, and Chew!

SWITCH up to 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day.

SWITCH down to 2 hours or less of recreational screen time per day.

SWITCH up to 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health

Make SwitchesTrack OnlineEarn Achievements

What is a Switch?• A healthy change or a better choice

School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health

Make SwitchesProvide SupportGet Involved

School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health

Make SwitchesFacilitate ProgramAchieve Success

Frequently Asked Questions

Who participates in the program?

4th & 5th Grade Students

Parents

Teachers & School Staff

Community

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the SWITCH program run?

February - May

16 Weeks

Weekly Focus: Do, View, Chew, You Rule!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is SWITCH a solution for school wellness programming?

Evidence-based program

Designed to be cost-effective

Refined for easy implementation

Enhanced content & materials

Frequently Asked Questions

Where has SWITCH been used before?

Cedar Rapids, IA

Lakeville, MN

Indianola, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the SWITCH program run?

Comprehensive Web Tool

School SWITCH Team

GETTING STARTED WITH

Getting Started with

All Iowa elementary schools are invited to join SWITCH!

As a SWITCH school you receive:• SWITCH Training• SWITCH School Kit• Comprehensive Web Tool access• Community of Practice access• On-going support

Getting Started with

SWITCH is funded by a USDA dissemination grant that seeks to:

• Continue to evaluate the SWITCH program

• Evaluate enhanced school modules: SWITCH+

• Classroom Module

• Physical Education Module

• Lunchroom Module

SWITCH ClassroomIntegrated physical activity & activity breaks

• Incorporates Do, View, & Chew concepts• Integrates math, science, & language arts

All teacher resources provided including:• Curriculum• Posters• Flashcards• Activity sheets

SWITCH PEEmphasis on energy balance education

• Teaches students concepts via active movement tasks

• Incorporates Do, View, & Chew concepts

All teacher resources provided including:• Curriculum• Task sheets

SWITCH LunchroomDesigned to be used in conjunction with Smarter Lunchrooms

• Incorporates Do, View, & Chew concepts

All lunchroom resources provided including:• Plate waste training• Lunch menu template• SWITCH posters & menu cards• Fruit & vegetable tasting kit

Getting Started with

All enrolled schools will receive:

• SWITCH program in Spring 2016

• Additional SWITCH+ modules in Spring 2017

As part of the evaluation process, 10 schools have access to SWITCH+ in Spring 2016

Getting Started with

Want to learn more, or be a SWITCH school?

Watch for a SWITCH email with registration details soon!

Questions?

www.IowaSwitch.org

SWITCH Team:Greg Welk – Project LeaderLorraine Lanningham-Foster - LunchroomSpyridoula Vazou - ClassroomSenlin Chen - PEDoug Gentile – Web/Media

Email: SwitchFac@iastate.edu

What does

wellness

look like in

your school?

Participating

in wellness

programming

ISU Extension,

Healthier US

School Challenge,

SWITCH, Live

Healthy Iowa

FitnessgramSmarter

Lunchrooms

Increased

physical activity

Walking club,

after-school yoga,

brain breaks, daily

PE, recess

Nutrition

programming

Smart Snacks,

promoting healthy

meals, no

vending,

education,

cafeteria redesign

Open facilities

Technology

School wellness

committee

What’s working in school

wellness?

Activity &

nutrition

programming

Wellness

programming

throughout

the school day

Parent

involvement

Active wellness

committees

Support

Administrative

& Teacher

Fitnessgram

Quality PE

programming

Collaboration

Community

Involvement

What are

challenges

in school

wellness?

TimeFunding

Support,

involvement

, buy-in

Student lack

of interest

PE waivers

or not

mandated

Special events,

incentives (Birthdays &

treats)

Cuts,

punishments

(PE & recess)

What are

the needs

in school

wellness?

MoneyFunding

Staff

TimeFacilities

Professional

development

Policy

Involvement

& buy-in from

parents, staff

New activity

ideasHealthy snacks

Fitnessgram

& SWITCH info

ResourcesAssessment

Wellness info

Community

resources

Local physical

activity

opportunities