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Transforming Fitness at Shannon Johnson Elementary: A Comprehensive Activity Program

Shannon Johnson Elementary School has implemented a robust Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program that prioritizes lifelong fitness. Through district support, community partnerships, and a dedicated School Health Council, the school fosters a healthier environment with daily physical education and recess. Students engage in innovative activities like the Fitness Lab and Action-Based Learning Labs, alongside nutrition education initiatives. Events such as Family Fitness Night and the Harvest Celebration promote family involvement. The program emphasizes the connection between fitness and academic success, showcasing a positive trend in students' physical and academic performance.

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Transforming Fitness at Shannon Johnson Elementary: A Comprehensive Activity Program

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  1. Madison County SchoolsShannon JohnsonElementary A Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program that fosters lifetime fitness!

  2. A CALL TO ACTION • Initiated District Support • Formed a District Coordinated School Health Team • Formed Community Partnerships • Attended PE 4 Life Academy

  3. INTOFITNESS 4 LIFECreate a school environment that supports increased physical activity and good nutrition • SJE Coordinated School Health Council • Daily Physical Education • Daily Recess • Adopted a research-based PE Curriculum SPARK • Encouraged Healthy Celebrations • Fitness Assessment (Fitnessgram) • Partnered with Alliance for a Healthier Generation

  4. Increase Physical Activity • Removed Library from related arts rotation and created the “open library” concept • Designated “Full Time Sub” position for the labs. • Developed Fitness Lab for Grades 3-5 • Action Based Learning Lab for PK-2 • Daily Physical Education

  5. Action Based Learning Lab

  6. FIT LAB

  7. XR Biking

  8. Dance Dance Revolution

  9. Involve Families and Community Partners • Triple Crown Event (3 races) • Spoonbread Race (St. Joe’s Hospital) • Starlight Mile (Pattie A. Clay) • Pumpkin Run (Madison Co. Schools) • Get Healthy Berea (St. Joe’s Hospital) • Earned $2000.00

  10. Encourage Good NutritionFuel Up to Play 60$3000.00 • Healthy Celebrations • Taste Testing during lunch • Purchased Library Books on good nutrition • Activity Zones Equipment for each grade level • Family Fitness Night

  11. Grow Your Own • Collaboration with Berea College Ag Students • Targeted SJE Fourth Grade • Each class built, decorated and planted their own raised bed. • Lessons in preparing the soil, composting, planting and harvesting. • Harvest Celebration

  12. Grow it, and they will eat it!

  13. Statistical Project by Berea College Physical Education Majors

  14. “Fit & Smart” at Shannon Johnson Elementary School Blake Sadler, Molly Jack, Jordan Whitehead, & Danielle Goldman Future Physical Educators Berea College Berea, Kentucky

  15. Fitnessgram Evaluations • Aerobic - PACER • Abdominal Strength - Curl Up • Upper Body – Push Ups • Flexibility – Back-saver

  16. Healthy Fitness Zones: 5th Grade • Aerobic Capacity- PACER • Boys: > 40.2 • Girls: > 40.2 • Back-saver Sit and Reach • Boys Left: 8 Boys Right: 8 • Girls Left: 10 Girls Right: 10 • Body Mass Index • Boys: > 20.8 • Girls: > 21.0 • Curl-ups • Boys: > 12 • Girls: > 12 • 90o Push-Up • Boys: > 6 • Girls: > 6

  17. Sample • 56 Students Total • 29 Boys • 27 Girls • Tracked 4th & 5th grade academic & Fitnessgram scores for two years – 2010-2011

  18. Academic Test Scores • Math • Reading

  19. Coding for Academic Scores 1 = distinguished 2 = proficient 3 = apprentice high 4 = apprentice 5 = apprentice medium 6 = apprentice low 7 = novice high 8 = novice medium 9 = novice low

  20. Academic Score Counts & Percentages

  21. Mean Reading Scores

  22. Mean Math Scores

  23. Data Analyses using Microsoft Excel

  24. Functions Used • Counts • Percentiles • Means • Correlations

  25. Pacer & Academic Scores

  26. Pacer & Reading Test Scores Correlation Coe fficients girls

  27. Pacer & Math Test Scores Coefficients

  28. Curl Ups & Test Scores Correlation Coefficients

  29. Curl Ups & Reading Scores

  30. Curl Ups & Math Test Scores

  31. Upper Body & Test Scores

  32. Upper Body & Reading Test Scores

  33. Upper Body & Math Test Scores

  34. Healthy Fitness Zones(HFZ)

  35. BMI

  36. Aerobic-VO2

  37. Back-Saver

  38. Push Ups

  39. Curl Ups

  40. Conclusions

  41. Boy’s Reading Test Scores

  42. Girl’s Reading Test Scores

  43. Boy’s Math Test Scores

  44. Girl’s Math Test Scores

  45. Parting Comments…………… • Although the correlations were not strong, the relationship between academic and fitness scores describe a positive trend. • More physical activity supports improved fitness levels!!! • Improved fitness levels may support more learning in the academic classrooms!!!

  46. Questions???

  47. Are You Fitter than a 5th Grader? Let’s Find Out!

  48. Fitness Test: Sit and Reach • Healthy Fitness Zone • Boys: 8 inches • Girls: 10 inches

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