Georgia SHAPEPOWER UP FOR 30
∙ MOVE your body ∙ SHAPE your mind ∙
Presentation to: Georgia Children’s Advocacy Network
Presented by: Kelly Mattran, DPH
Date: July 25, 2013
What is Georgia SHAPE?
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 GeorgiaAddressin
g Childhood Obesity
Government
Philanthropy Academia
Business
Who is Shaping SHAPE?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 Leadershi
p for Active Youth (PLAY)
State Collaboration = TEAMWORK!
Bright from 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 Initiative10 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
Fueled by FITNESSGRAM
Aerobic Capacity
Flexibility
Muscular Strength
Muscular Enduranc
e
BMI (Body
Mass Index) FIVE
Assessments
How did they SHAPE 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
Power Up for 30
Positive relationship between
physical fitness & academic
achievement
Incorporating30 MINUTES of
physical activity
ENHANCED LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
∙ Move Your Body ∙ Shape Your Mind ∙
Power Up for 30
BEFORE SCHOOL 10-30 mins ...read
y 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?!
Sope Creek Elementary An Innovative 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
Power Up for 30: Guides & Pledges
SnapShot GuideParticipation
Pledge
Expanded Resource Guide
Power Up for 30: 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
Thank You!
Kelly Mattran, MSPhysical Activity
CoordinatorGeorgia Department of
Public [email protected]
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