Living in Balance:Physical Activity

Qual ity Enhancement PlanEmployee In-Service

August 23, 2011

• Identifying the Need for the QEP– Baseline data

• Meeting with SACS Liaison– Dr. Rudy Jackson

• Ways to Implement

Adventist Documentation

Identifying the need for the QEP – Baseline data– Program Level

1. Low number of fitness-based courses2. Low number of activity courses required for graduates3. Fall 2010 survey results from SAU students and employees

– Course Level1. Less active than the national norm2. Low physical fitness performance scores3. High student goal to exercise more4. Low overall health rating compared to national norm

Program Level1. Low number of fitness-based courses

Type of Course Number Offered Fall Semester

Number Offered Winter Semester

Skill-based 28 32Fitness-based* 6 6Ratio 1:4.6 1:5.3

*Does not include PEAC 225, Fitness for Life, required course.

Program Level2. Low number of activity courses required for

graduatesInstitution Total Hours Activity Hours

Andrews University 4 4

Union College 4 4

Bryan College 4 4

Southwestern Adventist University 4-5 3

Covenant College 3 3

Southern Adventist University 2 2

Washington Adventist University 3 1

Program Level3. Fall 2010 survey results from SAU students and

employees – 519 participants completed survey, 368 students, 91 staff, and 60 faculty – not all completed short answer questions (top three responses shared for each question)

Question Written Responses Total Percent

How could we improve the physical fitness of students/employees at Southern Adventist University? (Total responses = 444)

More Classes, Clubs, Events (Health, Exercise, Cooking), 97 21.8%

Better food options 69 15.5%

Group competitions, Incentives 67 15.1%

What do you believe would help you be more likely to get daily physical activity?(Total responses = 469)

Commit more time, Get started, Make regular schedule 182 38.8%Getting an accountability partner, trainer, exercise with others 65 13.6%

Less work, homework stress 53 11.3%

Course Level1. Less active than the national norm

Health AssessmentNational College Norm

SAU Students

Exercise Frequency 5+ times/week1,2 19.2% 16%

1 American College Health Association. National College Health Assessment. Spring 2010 Reference Group Executive Summary. p. 162 BSDI – Fitness Analyst results from 3473 Southern Adventist University students over 8 years.

Course Level2. Low physical fitness performance scores

Fitness Test LEVEL PRE-test % POST-test %

Cardio – 12-min. run/walk test1-2 74.8% 66.0%

3-5 25.2% 34.0%

Flexibility – sit & reach test1-2 38.3% 23.5%3-5 61.7% 76.5%

Strength – hand grip dynamometer

1-2 66.1% 63.3%

3-5 33.9% 36.7%2010-2011 PEAC 225 Fitness Assessment Results, 225 participants

Course Level3. High student goal to exercise more

Student Goals Percentage

Exercise More 85%

Improve Eating 79%

Reduce Stress Levels 51%

BSDI – Fitness Analyst results from 3473 Southern Adventist University students over 8 years.

Course Level4. Low overall health rating compared to national

norm

Overall Health National College Norm1 SAU Students2

Excellent & Very Good 60.1% 39.0%

Excellent, Very Good & Good 92.0% 88.0%

1 American College Health Association. National College Health Assessment. Spring 2010 Reference Group Executive Summary. p. 162 BSDI – Fitness Analyst results from 3473 Southern Adventist University students over 8 years.

Meeting with SACS liaison – Dr. Rudy Jackson– Must have measurable outcomes• Student Learning Outcomes

– Must determine cohort group• PEAC 225

– Must track cohort over time to determine that student learning has occurred

– Must have data coming in by 2016 to present in the 5th year report

Ways to Implement ChangeAccording to Dr. Thom McKenzie there are three ways to increase physical activity behaviors:1. Individual intervention (One-by-one)2. Creating positive environment for

physical activity3. Policy changes

(T. L. McKenzie, lecture, February 10, 2011)

“And those who would be workers together with God must strive for perfection of every organ of the body and quality of the mind. True education is the preparation of the physical, mental, and moral powers for the performance of every duty; it is the training of body, mind, and soul for divine service. This is the education that will endure unto eternal life.”

Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 330

QEP Working Committee Team• Patti Anderson• Michael Dant• Leslie Evenson• Tyson Hall • Hollis James• Harold Mayer • Marge Seifert• Judy Sloan