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Explore the innovative SPARK CSH Initiative by Julie Frank, MPH, CHES, enhancing healthy school environments and lifestyle choices through paradigm shifts, policies, and programs like SPARK PE. With engaging lessons, free resources, and proven results on activity levels, fitness, academic performance, and enjoyment of physical education, this initiative caters to grades K-6. Discover OrganWise Guys for K-5 nutrition education, staff wellness topics, family involvement programs, and community initiatives. Dive into SPARK CSH Initiative Research findings from a comprehensive 2-year study in Louisville, KY. For further details, contact Julie Frank at jfrank@sparkpe.org or visit www.sparkpe.org.
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Surf, Sand & Support for Coordinated School Health Julie Frank, MPH, CHES Director of Operations & Special Projects
3 P’s of SPARK CSH Initiative • Paradigm shift • Policies • Programs
Healthy Lifestyle Choices (HLC) • Meets all National Health Education Standards • Grades K-6 • One 45-min lesson/week • Easy to use • Free online training and resources
SPARK PE Results • Activity levels: over 50% of class time • Physical fitness scores • Sports skills (throw, catch, kick) • Scores on academic tests • Enjoyment of PE • Activity levels away from school
SPARK PE Programs • K-2 • 3-6 • Middle School • High School
OrganWise Guys, Inc. K-5 grade K-2 or 3-5 Kit ½ day training (combined with Nutrition Environment=1 full-day) Audience: Classroom teachers Part 1: Nutrition Education
Part 2: Nutrition Environment • Audience: Members of School Health Advisory Council (definitely Food Service staff) • ½ day training (combined with Nutrition Education=1 full-day)
Staff Wellness Topics • Nutrition • Physical Activity • Stress Management
Family & Community Involvement Programs • SPARK Early Childhood Physical Activity • SPARK After School Physical Activity • Camp Boost-HLC • The Early Childhood Kit-OWG
SPARK CSH Initiative Research • Location-Louisville, KY • 7 elementary schools-randomized • 3 intervention • 4 control • 2-year study • Data collected/analyzed by University of Louisville
Data Collected • SOFIT (moderate-vigorous PA) • Student surveys • Teacher surveys • SHI scores • Academics • Testimonials • Lessons learned
For more information: Contact Julie Frank jfrank@sparkpe.org 619-293-7990 ext 2204 www.sparkpe.org