Physical Education

Today’s Objectives:1. Understand the difference between Physical

education and physical activity.2. Understand the importance of Physical Education

and Physical Activity.3. Identify the Components of a Quality Physical

Education Program.4. Understand the concept of a Coordinated School

Health Team. (CSHT)5. Understand the new Local Wellness Policy

requirements.6. Learn Strategies to Incorporate Physical Activities

Into the School day.

Alarming Health Trend: Obesity

The number of overweight children has more than doubled for 12-19 year olds.

The number of overweight children has more than tripled for 6 -11 year olds - that’s 16 % or 9 million children.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/

Solutionswithin the school environment

• Coordinated School Health Programs.

• Quality Physical Education Programs

• Opportunities for Physical Activity

& Policy & Legislation

Physical Education provides physical activity to all children and teaches them the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle.

Physical Activity is bodily movement of any type and may include recreational, fitness and sport activities as well as daily activities such as raking the leaves.

Physical Education

&

Physical Activity

Are they important enough to be included in the educational

system?

The Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 146, No 6, June 2005

Physical Activity: Research & Rationale

• Research shows that school-based physical activity programs can help students increase concentration, reduce disruptive behaviors, and improve scores in mathematics, reading and writing.

• Research also suggests a critical link among movement & attention, spatial perception, and learning & memory in youth and adults, including those with special needs.

Physical Activity: Impact on Learning

Improves self image

Stimulates chemicals within the brain that improve mood

Reduces stress and anxiety

Can significantly improve behavior A study at the State University of New York at Buffalo

showed that exercise significantly improved behavior. Children ages 5-12 diagnosed with ADHD participated in 40 minutes of exercise, five days per week. Significant behavior was evident in as few as 3 weeks.

Policy On Quality Physical Education

Passed by the State Board of Education in October 2003 and recommends that all public schools:

– offer physical education opportunities that include components of a quality physical education program.

– offer physical education 150 minutes per week in Elementary and 225 minutes per week in Middle and High School.

Elements of Quality Physical Education

- Aligned w/Michigan Standards

- Includes: motor skills, physical fitness, cognitive

concepts, personal/social skills.

- Taught by certified physical education teachers

- Aligns curriculum, instruction, assessment

- Involves students in purposeful activity

- Includes students of all abilities

- Appropriate student to teacher ratio

- Adequate time

NCLB does not address

qualifications needed to teach physical education, the Michigan state legislation and Michigan state board policy clearly address the issue.

Qualified Teachers of Physical Education

Teachers who teach Physical Education must have theappropriate endorsement on his/her certificate.MBMXSPA quality physical education program should be taught by certified physical education teacher trained in best practice physical education methods.

Michigan Department of Education – January 2005

Currently at the National Level:

A Bill to Include Physical Education in No Child Left Behind has been introduced:

• Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced legislation, S. 1276, to require content and performance standards for physical education beginning in school year 2006-2007.

• By the 2008-2009 school year, states would also have to assess student progress in physical education.

Michigan’s Current State LawOn Physical Education

(1) Health and physical education for pupils of both sexes shall be established and provided in all public schools of this state. Subject to subsection (2), each pupil attending public school in this state who is physically fit and capable of doing so shall take the course in physical education.

Michigan’s Current State LawOn Physical Education

(2) A school district may credit a pupil’s participation in extracurricular athletics or other extracurricular activities involving physical activity as meeting the physical education requirement for the pupil under subsection (1).

School Code Sec. 380.1502 revised 1-9-96

Physical and Health Education Legislation!!

• House Bill No. 4859

• Sponsored by Leslie Mortimer.

Districts must provide:• 150 minutes per week and 150 minutes per week for

entire year in grades K-5.

• 45 minutes each day and 225 minutes per week for entire year in grades 6-8.

• 225 minutes per week for the entire year in both physical and health education in grades 9 -12.

• Maintain student teacher ratio consistent with other classes.

Long Term Goals 2015

Intermediate Goals 2010Districts must provide:• 30 minutes - 3 days and 90 minutes a week

for entire year in grades K-5.

• 45 minutes - 5 days and 225 minutes a week for two entire years in M.S. grades 6-8.

• 45 minutes - 5 days and 225 minutes per week for two entire years in two H.S. grades 9-12.

Short-Term Goals 2007Districts must provide:• 30 minutes -2 days and 60 minutes per week for

entire year in grades K-5.

• 45 minutes - 5 days and 150 minutes per week for one entire year in one M.S. grade 6-8.

• 45 minutes - 5 days and 150 minutes per week for one entire year in one H.S. grade 9-12.

• Eliminate substitution.

Proposed High SchoolGraduation Requirements

November 8, 2005

www.michigan.gov\highschoolScroll to Current Topics box…Click on Request for Public Comment

State of MichiganCurriculum Guidelines:

• 14 physical education content standards.• Benchmarks are more detailed learning

objectives: – Early elementary K-2– Later elementary 3-5– Middle School 6-8– High school 9-12

• Grade level content expectations (GLCE). What students should know and be able to do at the

end of each grade.

Content Standards

Benchmarks

Early Elementary Later Elementary Middle School High School

Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE)

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A MEAP test for Physical Education is currently being developed.

It will be optional for schools and ready to pilot in the 2006-2007

school year.

Michigan’s Consensus For Addressing Childhood Weight Issues

Order or download at www.emc.cmich.edu/healthyweight/

Recommended Steps to Meet Goals

A. Create a Coordinated School Health Team (CSHT)

B. Conduct an assessment: Michigan’s Healthy School Action Tool (HSAT)

C. Develop Action Plan – Policy and Environment changes

Components of Coordinated School Health Teams

1. Family and Community Involvement

2. Comprehensive School Health Education

3. Physical Education 4. School Health

Services

5. Counseling, Psychological, & Social Services

6. School Nutrition Services

7. Healthy School Environment

8. School-site Health Promotion for Staff

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The Healthy Schools Assessment Tool

Assessment & Action Plan

www.mihealthtools.org/schools

There are eight modules in the Healthy School Assessment Tool

Based on the eight Coordinated School Health Program components. Each item/question represents one indicator of a healthy school environment school related to healthy eating, physical activity and a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Local Wellness Policy

Section 204 of Public Law 108-265

LWP

• Section 204 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004

• Became Law – June 30, 2004

• Must comply for the 2006 school year

Wellness Policy Components

1. Set goals for nutrition education, physical activity, and other school- based activities.2. Nutrition guidelines3. Guidelines for reimbursable school meals.4. A plan for measuring implementation of the local wellness policy.5. Community involvement.

Plan The Content

Policy must include the following:1a. Nutrition education goals b. Physical activity goals c. Other school-based activities

2. Nutrition guidelines/standards

3. Assurances that USDA school meals guidelines are being met

4. Plan for measuring implementation– Designation of 1 or more people to ensure

wellness policy is being met at all school buildings

We recommend having a specific workgroup designated to work on each of the above sections.

1a. Nutrition Education Goals• Every year, all students, Pre-K-12, shall receive

nutrition education that is aligned with the Michigan Health Education Content Standards and Benchmarks.

• Nutrition education that teaches the knowledge, skills, and values needed to adopt healthy eating behaviors shall be integrated into the curriculum.

• Nutrition education information shall be offered throughout the school campus including, but not limited to, school dining areas and classrooms.

• Staff members who provide nutrition education shall have the appropriate training.

1b. Physical Activity Goals• The district shall offer physical education opportunities

that include the components of a quality physical education program.

• Physical education shall equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong physical activity.

• Physical education instruction shall be aligned with the Michigan Physical Education Content Standards and Benchmarks.

• Every year, all students, Pre-K-12, shall have the opportunity to participate regularly in supervised physical activities, either organized or unstructured, intended to maintain physical fitness and to understand the short- and long-term benefits of a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

1c. Other School Based Activities

• The district may implement other appropriate programs that help create a school environment that conveys consistent wellness messages and is conducive to healthy eating and physical activity.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Healthy/policy_component4.html

Adopt the Policy

• Process differs by district• Learn your districts process• Continue meeting to ensure Local

Wellness Policy (LWP) is being implemented

Local Wellness Policy Website:www.fns.usda.gov/tn

Click: Local Wellness Policy

Michigan Department of Education Model Local Wellness Policy

www.tn.fcs.msue.msu.edu/policies.htmlSBE Adopted 10/2005

In addition to a Quality Physical Education

Program…..Physical Activity can be incorporated throughout

the day in numerous ways!

The Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 146, No 6, June 2005

Physical Activity Guides for the Classroom:

Brain Breaks - www.emc.cmich.edu/BrainBreaks Energizers - www.ncpe4me.com/energizers.html Take Ten - www.take10.net

Promoting Physical Activity:

Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist

www.tn.fcs.msue.msu.edu/booklist.html Display posters or banners with PA themes www.nal.usda.gov/wicworks/Sharing_Center/KYactivitypyramid.pdf

Promoting Physical Activity

Use Physical Activity to Reward Students:Extra recessWalk with Teacher at lunchEarn Physical Activity time for good behavior

Do Five-Minute Activities:CalisthenicsMacarenaHokey-PokeyThe Chicken Dance!!

Promoting Physical Activity

Feelin’ Good Mileage Club www.fitnessfinders.net

PE Central Pedometer site www.pecentral.org/pedometry/index.html

28 million footsteps across America Challenge www.creativewalking.com/school.html

Promoting Physical Activity

All Children Exercising Simultaneously ACES – May 3rd, 2006

www.michiganfitness.orgHoops for Heart www.americanheart.orgJump Rope for Heart

www.americanheart.org/jumpWalk to School Day – October 5th, 2005

www.michiganfitness.org

www.saferoutesmichigan.org/w2sd.htm

What’s the big deal aboutRecess ?

• “Recess” is one of the most popular responses children give for coming to school.• It is an outlet for reducing/lowering anxiety.• It provides an opportunity for solitary play.• Is an opportunity for different cultures to learn from

each other.• It provides a chance for exploration & creativity.• It encourages children to interact cooperatively.• It provides the opportunity for an assessment of a

child’s peer relationships.

Physical activity is essential for the healthy growth & development of a child.

www.saferoutesmichigan.org

Safe Routes to School is a national movement to make it safe,

convenient and fun for children to bicycle and walk to school.

• Develops school teams of stakeholders• Identifies safety hazards around schools• Assesses parent and student opinions • Makes recommendations to improve safety• Educates students and parents on biking and walking

safely• Promotes physical activity and good nutrition• Builds community awareness • Provides schools with easy-to-use toolkit

MICHIGAN ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS

The two main goals of MAFHK:

1. Ensure that healthy snacks and foods are provided in vending machines, school stores and other venues within the school’s control.

2. Provide all children, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, with quality daily physical education that helps develop the knowledge, attitudes, skills, behaviors and confidence needed to be physically active for life.

Michigan Action For Healthy Kids

• Physical Education & Physical Activity Toolkit

• Nutrition Toolkit

http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/

How About the Staff?

Most miles clubStaff-student competitionsTeam teacher milesWalking clubsWalking Meetings Heart at Work - http://216.185.102.50/haw/LTALhome.html Michigan On the Move - www.michiganonthemove.org

Resources• Fit Healthy and Ready to Learn• Health is Academic• http://www.mihealthtools.org = Healthy Schools

Action Tool (HSAT), School Resources, Community Resources

• http://www.udim.org = United Dairy Industry of Michigan – nutrition education resources

• http://www.emc.cmich.edu = MI Model Coordinators, Healthy Weight Paper, Healthy Kids Healthy Weight resource for families.

• http://www.michiganfitness.org = Walk to School Day, EPEC, physical activity resources

• Super Size Me, available on DVD at most local video stores.

Resources

Resources• http://www.cdc.gov = school health index, obesity,

coordinated school health programs, school health resources . . .

• http://www.tn.fcs.msue.msu.edu = Michigan Team Nutrition, grant opportunities

• http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn = Team Nutrition, USDA’s Changing The Scene kit

• www.actionforhealthykids.org = Michigan Action For Healthy Kids

• Pat Cooper, Superintendent of McComb, MISS• http://www.aasa.org/publications/sa/2003_01/

Cooper_ninefacets.htm

References1) Carol Hannaford, 1995, Smart Moves. Arlington, VA: Great Ocean Publishers2) Jensen, E., 1998, p.84, Teaching with the brain in mind. Arlington, VA: Association for

Supervision and Curriculum Development.3) Shephard, R.J., Volle, M., Lavallee, H., LaBarre, R., Jequier, J.C., & Rajic, M. (1984).

Required physical activity and academic grades: A controlled longitudinal study. In Children and Sport, 58-63.

4) Symons, C.W., Cinelli, B., James, T.C., & Groff, P. (1997). Bridging student health risks and academic achievement through comprehensive school health programs. Journal of School Health, 67(6), 220-227.

5) Kolbe L.J., Green L., Foreyt J., et al. (1986). Appropriate functions of health education in schools: Improving health and cognitive performance. In N. Krairweger, J. Arasteli, M. Cataldo (eds), Child health behavior: A behavioral pediatrics perspective. New York, NY: John Wiley.

6) Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple intelligences: The theory into practice. New York, NY: Basic Books.

7) Greenfield, S. (1995). Journey to the centers of the mind. New York, NY: W.H. Freeman, Co.

8) Inskeep (1926, p.387)

9) McCracken, Bane. (2002). Creating an Environment for Learning. The State Education Standard, Autumn 2002 Edition.

Trina Boyle-HolmesPhysical Education Consultant

Michigan Department of EducationPhone: 517-373-4582

Email: boyle-holmest@michigan.gov

Six Michigan Action for Healthy Kids HSAT trainers are available to train

districts to use HSAT

Names of trainers: 1. Jill Oglesby-Dehlin, central region, jdehlin@comcast.net, 517-381-

8383; 2. Charles Meeker, east central region, charlesmeeker@msn.com,

810-982-8492; 3. Donna Norkoli, northern, dnorkoli@dhd2.org; 4. Ken Lampar, southeast region, K_lampar@yahoo.com, 586-247-

4940; 5. Donna Hamilton, upper peninsula, dlha@care2.com, 906-293-5979; 6. Guy Golomb, western, golombg@calhounisd.org, 269-789-2413.

Michigan State Board of Education Policies on School Health

• Coordinated School Health Programs 9/2003

• HIV/STD and Sex Education 9/2003

• Physical Education 9/2003

• Healthy Food Environment 12/2003

• Safe Schools 4/2003

• Character Education 6/2004

• Health Education 6/2004

• Tobacco Free 24/7 6/2005

• Local Wellness Policy 11/2005

Healthy Kids Healthy Weight

Tips for families with Kids of all Shapes

and Sizes

– A family information booklet has been completed by MDE and MDCH to deliver more useful information to parents and other family members.

– Downloadable copies available at www.mihealthtools.org/schools or www.emc.cmich.edu/healthyweight

House Bill 4859• Sponsors and Contact information:

Mortimer, Leslie (R) 517-373-1775 lesliemortimer@house.mi.gov

Ball, Richard (R) 517-373-0841 richardball@house.mi.gov

Gaffney, Edward (R) 517-373-0154 edwardgaffney@house.mi.gov

Leland, Gabe (D) 517-373-6990 gabeleland@house.mi.gov

Wojno, Lisa (D) 517-373-2275 lisawojno@house.mi.gov