2. Coordinated School Health program that promotes physical
activity and healthy food choices. CATCH focuses on four
areas:
Classroom
Physical Education
Food Service
Family
What is ?
3. Catch is for Everyone
Inclusive– everybody plays!
Proven Health Benefits
Long-term, decreased fat consumption and increased
physical activity among children and adolescents.
Reduction in the number of 4th graders considered to be
either overweight or obese
Cost Effective
$8.67 per child, annually
?Why
4. Nutrition
Why?
Prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity
Life-long habits
How?
Healthy lunch menu
Healthy celebrations
Nutrition integrated into classroom curriculum
5. Physical Activity
Why?
Reduces the risk of several health problems associated with lack
of exercise
How?
Brain Breaks
Health-promoting homework
Activity contracts
CATCH curriculum in PE classes
Staff Involvement
Fitness Month
6. Parent/Community Involvement
Why?
Parent involvement increases student achievement
Students are more likely to develop healthy skills, avoid risky behaviors, and
remain in school when they feel valued by their families and communities
How?
Classes for parents
Communication through newsletters
Physical Activity/Health Fair
Community Garden
Parks and Recreation Centers
Guest Speakers
8. Before, During & After School Clubs
What’s the point?
According to Dr. Beth Miller’s research before, during and
after school programs participation is proven to reduce
negative behaviors (e.g. juvenile delinquency, substance
abuse, dropout rate, conflicts between youth, school
suspensions) and increase attitudes and behaviors linked
with school success (e.g. better school behavior, better
emotional adjustment, better work habits, improved
relationships with parents, improved grades).
9. Before School
Breakfast of
Champions
Provide delicious and
nutritious breakfast
options that jumpstart
the students day and
encourage healthy
eating for every
meal!
10. During School
Fun Friday
Each grade gets an
additional hour and a
half of physically active
game time on Fridays
A committee of
students is elected
weekly by their peers to
determine (with
assistance of the PE
teacher) the games to
be played
11. After School
The Winner’s Circle
Eat like a Champion
Eat and learn why we
eat healthy foods!
Study like a Champion
Homework help from
the teachers!
Train like Olympians!
Running, Gymnastics,
Volleyball, Basketball,
Handball, Table Tennis
14. Daily Rule
Monday: Tip toe
to the bathroom
Tuesday: 5
jumping jacks
before entering
classroom
Wednesday: Five
hops if you get a
question correct
Thursday: Stand
on one foot while
waiting in line in
classroom
Friday: Raise both
hands instead of
one when putting
your hand up
15. Proven to improve on-task learning behavior
Students more attentive, behave better, and perform as well
or better scholastically after physical activity
Every classroom will have at least 3 brain breaks a day
Nose/ear challenge
Get to know your classmates
Cha cha slide
Simon says
Trading places
16. Healthy
Homework/Activit
y Contract
Contract within their classroom to do 60
minutes of exercise a day
Encouraged to work with families to
complete their daily hour
Weekly reports of the students’ physical
activity to give recognition
17. Fitness Month
November of every year
Encouraged to get involved in many physical
activities during this month, especially social.
Keep track of physical activities on a chart in classroom,
based on the honor system
Teachers speak more about
physical activity
One more brain break each day
and get outside twice a week
before the winter months hit.
19. Hey Oakland Staff, You’re
Invited!
Who? YOU!
What? Getting Active
When? Every day
Where? Where ever you are
Why? Because we care.
20. Fitness in Staff Meetings
Just as we are trying to promote
physical activity in the classroom
through brain breaks, these
strategies can work in staff
meetings as well. Long, mundane
meetings cause zoning out and
lack of participation.
Switching off leaders
Week 1: Kindergarten teachers
Week 2: 1st grade teachers
Week 3: 2nd grade teachers
Etc…
21. Designated Exercise Sessions
7AM and 5PM sessions M-F
Guest instructors
Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, etc…
Train with a buddy
Similar interests
Group pick-up games
22. Weekly “Olympic” Events
Students vs Teachers Step Competition
Door prizes
Gives the students a chance to lead
the teachers
Dodge ball tournament
Friendly Competition amongst teachers
Ex: 1st grade vs 2nd grade teachers
Teachers Students
M 2000 Steps 1500 Steps
T 1800 Steps 1900 Steps
W 1400 Steps 1600 Steps
23. Benefits
For you
Relieves Stress
Sharpens thinking
Enhances overall mood
For the students
Happy, healthy teacher
Better learning
environment
24. Be the Gold Medalist
Studies show that, second only to parents, teachers are the
most important part of a child's education. Great teachers
make a great difference; poor teachers hurt a child's life
chances
26. Community Cares
Community involvement to encourage children of all ages to
improve their health and
GO FOR GOLD!
Why?
The community should be a tool to help children meet their healthy
lifestyle goals by creating programs for everyone of all ages
27. Austin ISD Fun Run!
For all ages!
Sign up through AustinISD.com
October 5th, 2013
Event begins at 8am at DKR
Memorial Stadium
-This event encourages healthy
living styles and prepares
children to be active.
- Brings the entire community
together to improve
children’s health
- Gives students a chance to
perform their PE class skills
outside the classroom
28. Parks and Playgrounds
Safe and proper equipment
Beautiful surroundings
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7am- 9pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-11pm
29. Public Recreation Centers
Affordable membership
rates
Variety of machines and
equipment
Classes offered!
Basketball, swimming,
tennis, and volleyball
30. Community Gardens
Open to community during
weekends
Get a chance to grow your
own food!
Learn new ways
to prepare fresh,
healthy meals
31. Guest Speakers
Nutritionists will come to speak at schools
around Austin.
This lets students hear from people other
than their parents and teachers about
health.
33. Why Marketing?
1Lee, Sarah M. School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity.
Rep. Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion, 11 Sept. 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.
Food advertising and marketing influences
food and beverage preferences and
purchase requests of children and
adolescents, in addition to their dietary
intake.
In 2006, approximately $1.6 billion was
spent promoting foods, beverages, and
fast-food restaurants to children.
Marketing unhealthy food ads to children
clearly works; it has contributed to the
rising obesity rate among children.1
34. How can we use marketing for good?
Create a healthy school environment
Communicate with families and community
35. Bulletin Boards
Point of Decision Prompts
Located in Cafeteria to guide students’ food
choices
“Go, Slow, Whoa”
36. Bulletin Boards
Physical Activity Pyramids
Fun, visual tool that is easy for
Elementary students to understand
Student Involvement- “What activities
have you done lately?”
38. Social Media
Twitter, Facebook Instagram
Reach a broad range of followers throughout the community
Share healthy event information, fun facts, and tips about
maintaining a healthy lifestyle
39. Includes 3 main elements of school Wellness Policy
Mailed each month and posted on Bulletin Board
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