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What does
wellness
look like in
your school?
Participating
in wellness
programming
ISU Extension,
Healthier US
School Challenge,
SWITCH, Live
Healthy Iowa
Increased
physical activity
Walking club,
after-school yoga,
brain breaks, daily
PE, recess
Nutrition
programming
Smart Snacks,
promoting healthy
meals, no
vending,
education,
cafeteria redesign
What’s working in school
wellness?
Activity &
nutrition
programming
Wellness
programming
throughout
the school day
Parent
involvement
Active wellness
committees
Support
Administrative
& Teacher
What are
challenges
in school
wellness?
TimeFunding
Support,
involvement
, buy-in
Special events,
incentives (Birthdays &
treats)
Cuts,
punishments
(PE & recess)
What are
the needs
in school
wellness?
MoneyFunding
Staff
TimeFacilities
Professional
development
Policy
Involvement
& buy-in from
parents, staff
New activity
ideasHealthy snacks
Fitnessgram
& SWITCH info
School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health
Mission
To promote healthy school environments that enhance
learning, engage families, and empower children to live
healthy lifestyles.
What You Do, View, and Chew!
SWITCH up to 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day.
SWITCH down to 2 hours or less of recreational screen time per day.
SWITCH up to 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health
Make SwitchesTrack OnlineEarn Achievements
What is a Switch?• A healthy change or a better choice
School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health
Make SwitchesProvide SupportGet Involved
School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health
Make SwitchesFacilitate ProgramAchieve Success
Frequently Asked Questions
Who participates in the program?
4th & 5th Grade Students
Parents
Teachers & School Staff
Community
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the SWITCH program run?
February - May
16 Weeks
Weekly Focus: Do, View, Chew, You Rule!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is SWITCH a solution for school wellness programming?
Evidence-based program
Designed to be cost-effective
Refined for easy implementation
Enhanced content & materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Where has SWITCH been used before?
Cedar Rapids, IA
Lakeville, MN
Indianola, IA
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the SWITCH program run?
Comprehensive Web Tool
School SWITCH Team
GETTING STARTED WITH
Getting Started with
All Iowa elementary schools are invited to join SWITCH!
As a SWITCH school you receive:• SWITCH Training• SWITCH School Kit• Comprehensive Web Tool access• Community of Practice access• On-going support
Getting Started with
SWITCH is funded by a USDA dissemination grant that seeks to:
• Continue to evaluate the SWITCH program
• Evaluate enhanced school modules: SWITCH+
• Classroom Module
• Physical Education Module
• Lunchroom Module
SWITCH ClassroomIntegrated physical activity & activity breaks
• Incorporates Do, View, & Chew concepts• Integrates math, science, & language arts
All teacher resources provided including:• Curriculum• Posters• Flashcards• Activity sheets
SWITCH PEEmphasis on energy balance education
• Teaches students concepts via active movement tasks
• Incorporates Do, View, & Chew concepts
All teacher resources provided including:• Curriculum• Task sheets
SWITCH LunchroomDesigned to be used in conjunction with Smarter Lunchrooms
• Incorporates Do, View, & Chew concepts
All lunchroom resources provided including:• Plate waste training• Lunch menu template• SWITCH posters & menu cards• Fruit & vegetable tasting kit
Getting Started with
All enrolled schools will receive:
• SWITCH program in Spring 2016
• Additional SWITCH+ modules in Spring 2017
As part of the evaluation process, 10 schools have access to SWITCH+ in Spring 2016
Getting Started with
Want to learn more, or be a SWITCH school?
Watch for a SWITCH email with registration details soon!
Questions?
www.IowaSwitch.org
SWITCH Team:Greg Welk – Project LeaderLorraine Lanningham-Foster - LunchroomSpyridoula Vazou - ClassroomSenlin Chen - PEDoug Gentile – Web/Media
Email: [email protected]
What does
wellness
look like in
your school?
Participating
in wellness
programming
ISU Extension,
Healthier US
School Challenge,
SWITCH, Live
Healthy Iowa
FitnessgramSmarter
Lunchrooms
Increased
physical activity
Walking club,
after-school yoga,
brain breaks, daily
PE, recess
Nutrition
programming
Smart Snacks,
promoting healthy
meals, no
vending,
education,
cafeteria redesign
Open facilities
Technology
School wellness
committee
What’s working in school
wellness?
Activity &
nutrition
programming
Wellness
programming
throughout
the school day
Parent
involvement
Active wellness
committees
Support
Administrative
& Teacher
Fitnessgram
Quality PE
programming
Collaboration
Community
Involvement
What are
challenges
in school
wellness?
TimeFunding
Support,
involvement
, buy-in
Student lack
of interest
PE waivers
or not
mandated
Special events,
incentives (Birthdays &
treats)
Cuts,
punishments
(PE & recess)
What are
the needs
in school
wellness?
MoneyFunding
Staff
TimeFacilities
Professional
development
Policy
Involvement
& buy-in from
parents, staff
New activity
ideasHealthy snacks
Fitnessgram
& SWITCH info
ResourcesAssessment
Wellness info
Community
resources
Local physical
activity
opportunities
