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 Healthkamattran@dhr.state.ga.us