A Statewide Initiative in Georgia Schools Kelly Mattran, Georgia Department of Public Health Christi Kay, HealthMPowers Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation What is Power Up for 30? A joint initiative supported by Georgia Departments of Education and Public Health Integrates 30 minutes of physical activity seamlessly into the school day Supports research connecting physical activity and academic performance Funded in part by The Coca-Cola Foundation Georgia’s Childhood Obesity Georgia ranks 17th in the nation for childhood obesity (Georgia ranked second in 2009) Obesity/Overweight Related Hospitalizations Ages 2-19 Number Rate 75.0 1,800 1,600 1,400 Number of Hospitalizations Rate per 100,000 Population 65.0 55.0 1,200 1,000 45.0 800 35.0 600 25.0 400 200 15.0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 338% Increase in 11 years % Meeting Physical Activity Recommendations 80% 70% 67% 60% 46% 50% 40% 30% 30% 20% 7.00% 10% 3.50% 0% Youth-YRBS Youth-Act Monitor Adults-BRFSS Adults-NHIS Adults-Act Monitor What is Georgia SHAPE? A statewide, multi-agency, multi-dimensional initiative of Governor Nathan Deal Philanthropy Academia Addressing Childhood Obesity Government Business Who is Shaping SHAPE? Multiple leaders in several mapping sessions developed a coordinated plan to address childhood obesity in Georgia UGA Carl Vinson Institute Academic Georgia Public Health Training Center Private Public Policy Leadership for Active Youth (PLAY) Philanthropic Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Childhood Obesity Co-Chair Co-Chair Nathan Deal Rob Schreiner, MD Brenda Fitzgerald, MD Casey Cagle Governor, State of Georgia Executive Medical Director, SE Permanente Medical Group Commissioner, Georgia DPH Lieutenant Governor, State of Georgia John Alpers John Bare Jim Clark Barbara Hampton, CPA VP of Sales and Marketing, Royal Food Service Vice President, Arthur M. Blank Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Chairman, State Board of Education Tom Hensley Donna Hyland Evelyn Johnson, MD Teya Ryan President, Fieldale Farms Corporation President & Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Vice President, Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics President and Executive Director, Georgia Public Broadcasting David Satcher, MD, PhD Ron Shipman Clyde Tuggle Phillip Williams, PhD Director, Satcher Health Leadership Institute; Director, Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, Morehouse School of Medicine Vice President. Environmental Affairs, Georgia Power Senior Vice President, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, The CocaCola Company Dean, College of Public Health, University of Georgia SPARKing a Movement The Physical Activity and Learning Connection Examined the stimulation of cognitive and physiological pathways by exercise that result in enhanced learning capabilities Illustrates the interdependent connection between the human mind and body Rooted in Research: After 90 minutes/week of active academic lessons Positive impact on academics across the curriculum University of Kansas (2009) Rooted in Research: The Physical Activity and Learning Connection Average Composite of 20 Students Taking Same Test Research/Scan Dr. Chuck Hillman University of Illinois Brain after sitting quietly Brain after 20 minute walk Physical Activity improves… Attendance Classroom behavior Cognitive development Test scores Academic performance Rooted In Research… Physical Activity & ADHD Katz, et al., 2010 “Studies have suggested that physical activity can decrease the symptoms of ADHD and asthma. Our program echoed these findings by showing a significant decrease in medication use for asthma and a decrease in ADHD medication.” Rooted In Research… Top 10 Prescribed Drugs in Georgia ASTHMA ADHD SINGULAIR BUDESONIDE FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE FLOVENT HFA VENTOLIN HFA METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE MIXED AMPHETAMINE SALT ADDERALL XR VYVANSE CONCERTA Fueled by FITNESSGRAM Aerobic Capacity BMI (Body Mass Index) Health Related Fitness Components Muscular Endurance Flexibility Muscular Strength How Did Students SHAPE Out…? 2012 AND 2012-2013 Assessment Results Overweight, underweight, or obese • 43% - 1st year • 41% - 2nd year Able to pass ALL five of the Fitnessgram assessments • 14% - 1st year • 19% - 2nd year Unable to pass ANY of the • 20% - 1st year Fitnessgram assessments • 25% - 2nd year “Healthy Fitness Zone” Results The First Two Years of Assessment % of Students NOT Attaining HFZ for Aerobic Capacity 50 40 45 45 37 35 38 37 30 1st Year 2nd Year 20 10 0 Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9 Physical Activity vs. Physical Education… What’s the Difference? Physical Activity: Physical Education: Planned, sequential program of curricula and instruction Can be structured or unstructured Develop knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, self-management skills, and confidence to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle Will preferably involve moderate to vigorous physical exertion Taught by a certified teacher Can be led by any teacher Should be treated on the same level as other learning environments Should be used to compliment – not replace – PE CSPAP Model: Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommends this model for all PK-12 schools GET UP…STAND UP…POWER UP! CLASSROOM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – EXPERT ADVICE Brain Boosters Review Activities Academic Integration How Do Schools Get Involved? Encourage ALL elementary schools to complete the Power Up for 30 online survey o All elementary school principals have received the survey link o Completing the survey is their ticket to next steps in the initiative What Will Schools Get? Needs Assessment Training by HealthMPowers Low/No Cost Resources Technical Support Statewide Recognition Kelly Mattran, MS Physical Activity Coordinator Georgia Department of Public Health kamattran@dhr.state.ga.us Christi Kay President HealthMPowers Christi.Kay@healthmpowers.org Thank You! • MOVE Your Body • SHAPE Your Mind •