Surf, Sand & Support for

Coordinated School Health

Julie Frank, MPH, CHESDirector of Operations & Special Projects

3 P’s of SPARK CSH Initiative

•Paradigm shift•Policies•Programs

Healthy School Environment

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

Part 1: Nutrition Education

• 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 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:

ContactJulie Frank

jfrank@sparkpe.org619-293-7990 ext 2204

www.sparkpe.org