Download to read offline
Uploaded byVoices for Georgia's Children
Georgia SHAPE
Georgia SHAPE is a statewide initiative led by Governor Nathan Deal to address childhood obesity. It brings together government agencies, non-profits, universities, and businesses to promote healthy living. Multiple leaders developed a coordinated plan involving organizations like the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, hospitals, and more. Data shows that 43% of Georgia children are overweight/obese, with only 16% passing basic fitness tests and 20% unable to pass any. The initiative promotes incorporating 30 minutes of physical activity into schools through before, during and after-school programs to enhance learning and fitness. Sope Creek Elementary is an example of a school that maintains its academic schedule while providing 20 minutes of morning exercise. The goal is for every school district
More Related Content
![Appletree Presentation[1]](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/beb26a5d-2eec-4ca4-9c2d-bdb1e7605098-150421235503-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
More from Voices for Georgia's Children
Georgia SHAPE
- 1. Presentation to: GeorgiaChildren’s Advocacy Network Presented by: Kelly Mattran, DPH Date: July 25, 2013
- 2. What is GeorgiaSHAPE? A statewide, multi-agency, multi-dimensional initiative of Governor Nathan Deal that brings together the governmental, philanthropic, academic and business communities to address childhood obesity in Georgia Addressing Childhood Obesity Government Philanthropy Academia Business
- 3. Who is ShapingSHAPE? Multiple leaders in several mapping sessions developed a coordinated plan to address childhood obesity in Georgia Academic Private Public Philanthropic UGA Carl Vinson Institute Georgia Public Health Training Center Policy Leadership for Active Youth (PLAY)
- 4. State Collaboration = TEAMWORK! Brightfrom the Start (DECAL) Develop criteria for early care and education centers to be SHAPE recognized Georgia Grown (Department of Agriculture) - Feed My School for a Week - Improve nutritional value - Improve quality of food - Local produce in schools 5-Star Hospital Initiative 10 Georgia hospitals working toward Baby Friendly status State Health Benefit Plan • 4 doctor visits • 4 registered dietitian visits • Obese children, ages 3-8 Tons of Fun (DNR) Fitness trails, events, and groups near home & access to personal trainer
- 5.
- 6. How did theySHAPE out? 43% of Georgia children are overweight or obese 16% of Georgia children were able to pass all SHAPE basic fitness tests 20% of Georgia children were not able to pass ANY SHAPE basic fitness tests
- 7. Power Up for30 Positive relationship between physical fitness & academic achievement Incorporating 30 MINUTES of physical activity ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ∙ Move Your Body ∙ Shape Your Mind ∙
- 8. Power Up for30 BEFORE SCHOOL 10-30 mins ...ready to learn! • Innovative & adaptable • Low/No cost • Maintains schedule • Parent involvement • Kick start learning ...But how? • Yoga • Spin Class • Zumba • Zero Hour Run • Walk to School • Open Gym • Brains & Bodies DURING SCHOOL Breaks & Active Lessons 2 mins, 5 mins, 10 mins! • Improves focus • Integrates academics • Stays on task • Relieves anxiety • Group cooperation ...but how? • Deskercise • Energizers • Brain Breaks • Activity Cards • Active Lessons • Exercise Bursts • Outdoor Learning Area AFTER SCHOOL Clubs & After-Hours 30 mins or more! • Utilizes personnel • Facility options • Moderate to vigorous PA • Skill- and/or fitness-based • Cost or low/no-cost options ...but how? • Safe Routes • Website Logs • Walk/Run Clubs • Facility "Joint Use" • Unlock the Playground • Fundraisers • Scavenger Hunts Where can YOU find 30 minutes?!
- 9. Sope Creek Elementary AnInnovative Physical Activity Model…that works! Regular academic schedule is maintained Classroom time is not reduced Specials have been moved from 8:10 am to 8:15 am • This allows a 20 minute window for exercise in the morning All activities are available on days that students do not have scheduled PE classes Exercises start at 7:15 am as students arrive
- 10. Power Up for30: Guides & Pledges SnapShot Guide Participation Pledge Expanded Resource Guide
- 11. Power Up for30: JOIN THE MOVEMENT GOAL = Every School District SIGNS PLEDGE for every elementary school to Power Up for 30! YOU! Guides & Pledges Local School Boards Recruit Elementary Schools Superintendents SIGN PLEDGE Health District Officers Spread the Word Community Leaders Pool Resources
- 12. Thank You! Kelly Mattran,MS Physical Activity Coordinator Georgia Department of Public Health [email protected]
Editor's Notes
- #3 Poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute to the rise in childhood obesity. Only 52% of middle school students and 43% of high school students in Georgia currently meet the CDC recommendations for physical activity. More than 44% of Georgia’s middle school students and 39% of high school students watch television for three or more hours on a school day and only 17% of high school students in Georgia consume five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. In 2008, Georgians spent $2.4 billion on the direct medical costs of obesity and lost productivity from disease, disability and death. In Georgia, obesity- related hospitalizations of children aged 2 – 19 years increased 338% over the eleven year period from 1999 to 2010.
- #4 3) SHAPE partners and school efforts -- can you clarify what you would like to be presented here?
- #5 DECAL – Department of Early Care and Learning
- #6 Launched 2011-2012 school year Facilitating annual fitness assessment in all GA school districts Testing in grades 1st-12th Students enrolled in fitness classes taught by certified physical education teachers
- #8 5) Power Up for 30 -- describing the initiative SNAPSHOT format
- #9 5) Power Up for 30 -- describing the initiative SNAPSHOT format
- #10 6) Examples of schools doing PU430 strategies before/during/after school