Hartselle Junior High School is making an IMPACT!

IMPACT WELLNESS PLAN 1

Hartselle Junior High SchoolHartselle City Schools

IMPACT Wellness Initiative


ALABAMASTATE OF OBESITY

“THE DATA


BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)• BMI is a number calculated from a person’s

weight and height. It is a fairly reliable indicator of body fatness for most people.

• Overweight– Defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile

and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex

• Obese– Defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile

for children of the same age and sex

IMPACT WELLNESS PLAN 4Source: Behavorial Risk Factor Surveillance Systems, CDC.

OBESITY RATES IN AMERICA


OBESITY TIMELINE• 1990: NOT A SINGLE U.S. STATE HAD AN OBESITY RATE

OVER 15%

• 2000: ONLY TWO U.S. STATES HAD OBESITY RATES

BELOW 15%

(ARIZONA, COLORADO)

• 2010: NOT A SINGLE U.S. STATE HAD AN OBESITY RATE

BELOW 20%

• 2014: OBESITY HAS LEVELED OFF AT JUST

ABOVE 35%


Current Adult Obesity Rate (2013)Alabama

32.4%• Source: Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The State of Obesity 2014 (PDF)

Washington, D.C. 2014


Current Adult Overweight & Obesity Rate (2013)

Alabama

68.2%• Source: Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The State of

Obesity 2014 (PDF) Washington, D.C. 2014


Adult Obesity Rates in Alabama(1990-2013)

19901995

20002003

20042005

20062007

20082009

20102011

20122013

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

11.20%

22.60%

30.10%

32.40%

Obese %

Obese %

Source: Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation


Alabama Adult Obesity and Overweight Rates

State Obesity2013

Rank Overweight & Obesity

2013

Diabetes Rank Physical Inactivity

2013

Rank Hypertension2013

Rank

Alabama 32.4% 8 68.2% 13.8% 1 31.5% 6 40.3% 2

35.1%Miss.

1 69.9%Arkansas

6.5%Colorado

51 38.1%Miss.

1 24.2%Utah

51

Red indicates a statistically significant increaseGreen indicates a statistically significant decreaseSource: Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC


AlabamaChildren & Adolescents

Obesity and Overweight Rates

State % ObeseHigh

SchoolStudents

% Overweight

HS Students

% HSSPhysically

Active60Min./7Days

% ObeseLow-

IncomeChildrenAges 2-4

% ObeseChildren

Ages10-17

Rank % VigorousActivity

DailyAges 6-17

Alabama 17.1%3/43

15.8% 24.8% 14.1%20/41

18.6% 11 32.7%

18%Kentucky

16.8%S Carolina

38.5%Oklahoma

16.8%Calif.

21.7%Miss.

1 34.9%Oklahoma

Red indicates a statistically significant increaseGreen indicates a statistically significant decreaseSource: Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2013, CDC


Health Risks Now High blood pressure and high cholesterol,

which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In one study, 70% of obese children had at least one CVD risk factor, and 39% had two or more.

Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, and asthma. Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort. Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (i.e.,

heartburn). Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and

psychological problems, such as discrimination and poor self-esteem, which can continue into adulthood.


Health Risks Later

• Obese children are more likely to become obese adults. Adult obesity is associated with a number of serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

• If children are overweight, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe.

“This underscores the importance of addressing childhood obesity as an urgent issue

and not a condition that kids can be expected

to grow out of”


Projections for Alabama Obesity-Related Health Issues

Diabetes Hypertension Heart Disease Obesity Related Cancers

CurrentAdultRate (2013)

13.8%1st

40.3%2nd

CurrentAdultCases (2013)

448,912 1,006,222 311,842 79,581

ProjectedAdultCases (2030)

661,673 1,286,270 1,458,880 200,226

Source: Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The State of Obesity 2014 (PDF) Washington, D.C. 2014


WHAT CAN I DO?


HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

The Movement is a culture change that promotes healthy lifestyles and provides an amazing opportunity for employees to not only improve fitness for themselves but also model wellness for students. The Homewood City School Mission Statement is “empower each student to reach his/her own unique potential.” Students can only be empowered if employees are empowered. The result of employees and students focused on wellness is improved on the job performance for employees and improved academic performance for students.

Nivada Spurlock-Hartselle High School Graduate (Class of 87’) - Homewood High School Physical Education Teacher - Homewood City Schools Wellness Coordinator


Dr. John RateyAssociate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry

Harvard Medical School

Napierville Central High SchoolNapierville, Illinois

Zero Period Physical EducationPhysical Education Before-

Reading Math


Dr. John MedinaUniversity of Washington School of Medicine

Director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research

BRAIN RULE #1AEROBIC EXERCISE BOOSTS

BRAIN POWER

Aerobic-With OxygenJogging, Swimming, Biking

Anaerobic-Without OxygenWeight Lifting, Sprinting



HIPPOCAMPUS“GRAND CENTRAL STATION

FOR MEMORY”• Area of the brain related to Memory and Learning • One of two areas of the brain that produce new brain

cells• Learning Memory (Short-term to Long-term)• Cognition• Executive Function (Planning, Organizing)

– Insight, Judgment, analytical thinking, decision making

• Creativity and Imagination-– Wendy Suzuki/neuroscientist from NYU (TedX)

• Learn and Retain new information


BDNFBrain-Derived Neutrophic Factor

“Miracle Gro” for the Brain


AEROBIC EXERCISE

1.Makes the Learner ready to learn• Improves attention & concentration• Decreases stress/anxiety• Improves motivation

Optimizes Brain Function in 3 different ways


2. Enriches the Brain Environment• Nutrients (BDNF)• Neurotransmitters• Serotonin• Dopamine• Norepinephrine

• Encode new information

AEROBIC EXERCISEOptimizes Brain Function in 3 different ways


Why is Serotonin Important

• Maintains mood balance; depression• Social behavior• Appetite and digestion• Sleep• Memory


Why is Dopamine Important?

• Helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers

• Helps regulate emotional responses• Enables us not only to see rewards, but to take

action to move toward them• Low Dopamine activity, may be more prone to

addiction


Why is Norepinephrine Important?• 1. An increase in the amount of oxygen going to our brain - this

helps us think clearer and faster. Mental Sharpness• 2. An increase in our heart rate - this pumps more blood around our

body, helping our muscles work faster and more efficiently.• 3. An increase in glucose (or sugar) release - this additional sugar

gives our muscles something to 'feed on,' which helps them work better and faster.

• 4. An increase in breathing rate - when we breathe faster, we are delivering more oxygen to the body and brain. This helps our entire body work better.

• 5. A shutting down of metabolic processes - shutting down processes like digestion and growth allows blood and energy that would normally go to these functions to be shunted to our muscles and brain.


Aerobic Exercise Optimizes Brain Function

in 3 different ways

3. Promotes growth of new brain cells


Research/Scan compliments of Dr. Chuck Hillman University of Illinois

Average composite of 20 students brains taking the same test

After 20 Minute Walk

After Sitting Quietly


AEROBIC EXERCISESo How Much is Needed?

• 10-15 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise—”Most Bang for the Buck”

• 70%-85% of Max Heart Rate (MHR)• 220-Age=MHR– Example: Coach Al 220-46=174– 174 x .70= 122– 174 x .85= 148– 122-148


The IMPACT Program

Hartselle Junior High School


The Process/Plan

• Step 1: Obtain Administrative Support• Step 2: Identify Resources• Step 3: Identify a Leader• Step 4: Organize a Committee• Step 5: Gather and Analyze Data• Step 6: Develop a Plan• Step 7: Implement the Plan

Credit: Homewood City Schools/The Movement


Priorities Needed to Replicate this Program

• A quality PE program must be in place based on fitness and wellness

• A commitment on the part of administration; this includes scheduling students, class sizes, collaboration time

• A champion or two in the building• A plan for creating and evaluating data. The data must be

relevant and measurable.• A plan to teach/engage all participants of the program in the

process


Pitfalls to Developing this Program

• You will make mistakes along the way/re-evaluation of the program is essential

• Lack of administrative support with regards to scheduling and class size

• Poor enthusiasm for the program by the educators involved• Parent understanding of the program• Poor decisions and the evaluation tools have caused problems• Need a good role model (student(s)) striving to improve

academic performance• Looking at this program as a “cure all” for the ills of a school


The IMPACT Mission

The Mission of The IMPACT is to provide an environment and culture at Hartselle Junior High School and Hartselle City Schools that

educates and supports students, staff, families, and the community in the pursuit of living a

healthy lifestyle through physical activity and good nutritional habits.


MottoENCOURAGE

Students and Teachers to participate in

before/during/after school fitness activities

EDUCATE

Program stakeholders in acquiring skills needed to

improve health related fitness and improve eating

habits

EMPOWER

Teachers and parents to model healthy habits by

participating in fitness activities sponsored by

The IMPACT


Step 6: Develop a Plan

• Year 1-Hartselle Junior High School• Year 2-Hartselle City School System• Year 3-Families (Students & Staff)/Partnerships with

other School Systems• Year 4-Community• Year 5-Community/Built Environment

“Ripple Effect”


Step 7: Implement the PlanYear 1 (2014-2015)

• Desk to 5k Programs– Train and Transport Students and Staff to

local 5k events• Wellness Center– Before/During/After School Programs– Spin Classes, Yoga, Zumba, Fitness Challenges


IMPACT TeamDesk to 5k

October 18-Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 5k--HuntsvilleNovember 15-Frosty Freeze 5k—Decatur

April-TBAMay 9-Jennifer Burks Memorial Run 5k-Hartselle

“TRAIN AND TRANSPORT”


LIZ HURLEY RIBBON RUN 2014




Wellness CenterCardio Room

Spin BikesTreadmillsEllipticals

Recumbent BikesRowing Machines


Before/During/After School Programs


Physical Education

• Fitness Model– Cardio Work (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)– Heart Rate Zones

• Small-Sided Games• Get Students Moving• Creative– Incentive Plan– Run Across America


Questions?Comments?


Contact Information

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