Health and Physical Education

School Board Presentation

Lower Moreland TownshipSchool District

Curriculum Review ProcessFormed

Committee (Team

Selection)

Establish Objectives (Set goals)

Site Visits/Rese

arch (Scouting)

Plan of action (Game Plan)

Continued Support (Fans)

Implementation

(Game day execution)

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dOur Team

1. Formed a Committee

Carol LusigneaDeborah LawlorMatt CrouchColleen Quinn-MaxwellTony MartinoDr. Richmond

The mission of the Lower Moreland Township School District is to foster individual excellence in a nurturing environment by integrating a dedicated staff, an innovative curriculum, and community resources, while promoting respect for self and others. All students will acquire the knowledge, skills,

values and attitudes necessary to become life-long learners and citizens who will think critically, act responsibly, communicate clearly and collaborate

effectively in a global community.

the importance of physical activity in brain function to help fulfill the Lower

Moreland Township School Districts Mission Statement.

To offer an Innovative curriculum to captivate students in health and physical

education and acknowledge

Health and Physical Education Mission

Set Goals

2. Established objectives

Initial Goals • Enhance health in all grades. • Enhance physical education in all

grades. • Encourage students to advocate

for their own wellness. • Review the process of evaluating

student progress. • Remain compliant and informed

of all state mandates

Scouting

3. Site Visit/Research

Site Visits and Professional Contacts

• Conestoga Valley High School• Upper Dublin High School• Worcester Elementary (Methacton School District)

• Wissahickon High School• Keith Valley Middle School (Hatboro Horsham

School District)

• Burfield Elementary ( Schaler Area School District in Pittsburgh)

• Norristown Area High School• North Penn High School• Haverford High School

Conestoga Valley

Knowledge Gained •Affirmation of quality of our programs and curriculum

and instruction techniques• The use of a Fitness Certification to assure knowledge of use and safety procedures of fitness equipment-Implemented 9/2013

• Student excitement with Spin bikes -Implemented at MA 9/2013

• Importance of community involvement for curriculum instruction and facilities• The need for the development of a program to monitor student progress and report out to parents.

Hatboro Horsham

Research The team did research on current studies relevant

to physical activity and learning.• by reading the book: Spark The Revolutionary New

Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratay. • by reading the CDC report (2010): The Association

Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance.• By reading the work of Stuart Shore, Ph.D.: Decreased

Scholastic Achievement in Overweight Middle School Children

Scientists now confirm that……..• Physical activity sparks biological changes that encourage

brain cells to bind to one another allowing the brain to adapt to challenges.

• Exercise provides an unparallel stimulus, creating an environment in which the brain is ready, willing, and able to learn. (neurotransmitters)

20 Montgomery County schools and top achieving schools were surveyed to determine if they include health and physical education in students GPA.

Research

10 Students were chosen to show GPA with Health and PE included in GPA. (Athletes, non-athletes, girls, boys, high achievers and low

achievers)

Student

Weighted

without Health/P

EGPA Decile

Weighted GPA with

Health/PE

A 5.55 1 5.58B 4.47 3 4.5C 4.16 3 4.21D 3.83 4 3.93E 3.44 5 3.57F 3.12 6 3.18G 2.74 7 2.8H 2.7 7 2.73I 2.31 9 2.67J 1.68 9 1.73

Rationale for Including Health and PE in GPA

• Students’ investment in Health and PE is observably less than in other curricular areas due to the lack of academic weight in Health and PE in comparison to other disciplines.

• Health and PE would be aligned with all other subjects at the high school such as Art, Music, Photography and Ceramics.

• All Encore classes at Pine Road and Murray Avenue are aligned in grading practices.

• Physical Education electives are included in GPA (Sports Mgmt and Fitness: Total Body Challenge)

• High achieving school districts include health and physical education in GPA. (Unionville, Radnor and Great Valley)

• 15 Montgomery County Schools include health and PE in students GPA. (Lower Merion, North Penn, Springfield to name a few)

• Students who perform well in health and PE are disappointed that their achievement is not recognized in their GPA.

Research Con’tSurveys•Parents (236 out of 1341): PR, MA, HS •Students (403) PR- grade 5

MA- grades 7 and 8 HS- grades 9 and 11

•LMTSD Teachers (49 out of 109)

Survey Feedback - Parents

• Most parents, students and staff are satisfied with the Health and PE program

• Positive Feedback from PR parents about how students are making healthy food choices

• Not many parents refer to the Health/PE website• Would like more communications to be sent home

(Newsletters, info packets)• Overall need to strengthen the Health program• High School expressed an interest in having more

guest speakers in health (Nurses, Doctors)• Parents at PR wanted more physical activity time

and requested that health not be taught during gym time.

• Parents would like the continuation of students graded on effort, participation and sportsmanship

Survey Feedback - Students Fitness Level

LM students claim to have a good to excellent fitness level• 85% High School• 75% Middle School• 80% Elementary SchoolSatisfaction with Opportunities in PE to be ActiveLM students are satisfied with the opportunities in PE to stay active. 75% High School85% Middle School80% Elementary SchoolEnhancing Quality of Life LM students believe that health and PE has enhanced their quality of life.• 80% High School• 88% Middle School• 80% Elementary School

Survey Feedback -Teachers49 teachers were surveyed

• 100% felt both health and physical education are valuable to Lower Moreland students education.• 88% believe both health and physical

education should be included in students GPA• Activities staff would like to see offered

before or after school for staff are:• CPR• Stress reduction• Yoga• Pilates• Staff only hours for the high school fitness

center

4. Plan of Action

GamePlan

Recommendations

• Enhance health in all grades: by incorporating guest speakers, visual aids, current technology and develop an updated curriculum.

• Enhance physical education in all grades: by providing innovative and current programs and equipment, include more authentic assessment, teach to the core concepts and develop an updated curriculum.

• Encourage students to advocate for their own wellness

• Include health and physical education in students’ GPAs.

Recommendations • Purchase a program to track students

performance to show strengths and weaknesses and develop a communication method to parents.

• Provide newsletters and improve web sites to increase community involvement and communication.

• Health and physical education teachers offer opportunities to assist in students academic achievement. Movement increases cognition.

The following slides are the needs to make our goals come

alive…..

Budget Implications

• High School• Equipment• CPR/First Aid/AED $ 2,187• Health Classroom $ 452• Skeleton, etc. $ 818• Spin Bikes $2,490• TV’s $2,500

• Total High School$8,447

Budget Implications• Murray Avenue• Adaptive PE room $550• Ball Storage Cart $ 600• Portable Sound System $1,098

• Total Murray Avenue $2,248

• Pine Road• Fitness Cart $ 978• Fitness Equipment $ 1,150

• Total Pine Road $2,128

• District• Storage Containers $ 693• Heart Rate Monitors $1,481• Annual Subscription for HRM $ 350

• Total District $2,524

Budget ImplicationsHigh School

Equipment $ 8,447Murray Avenue

Equipment $ 2,248Pine Road

Equipment $ 2,128District

Annual Budget $ 350*Equipment $ 2,174

Grand Total All Schools $15,347

*Annual Heart Rate Monitor subscription

Increase community

involvement and communication.

•Publish newsletters (implemented 2/2014)

•Design a more attractive and information health and physical education web site •Continue to reach out to other stakeholders to provide services to our students which would be free

1st HPE Newsletter

A Sample Health and PE Web SitesCentral Bucks West School District

http://cbsd.org//Domain/4

Lower Moreland School District

http://www.lmtsd.org//Domain/1

5. Continued Support

Fans

Wellness Update

•Co-Chairpersons:  Dr. Richmond, Carol Lusignea•Committee Members: Staff members from all buildings including HPE Staff, Classroom teachers, Support staff, Nutrition Inc.•GOAL:  To improve, monitor and maintain healthy school environments for students and staff.

Impact to date for students

District Wide• Encouraging staff to reward students with something

other than food and to include healthy food alternatives in classroom parties and celebrations.

High School•   Healthier choices in the High School Concession

StandMurray Avenue• Promoting “Montgomery County Fitness Challenge”• Wakeup Workout during PSSA week•   Pedometer ChallengeMurray and Pine Road• Promoting “Turn Off The TV Week” in April• Promoting “National Physical Fitness and Sport

Month” in May

Pine Road• Beginning a school wide discussion at Pine Road regarding birthday treats.• Promoting “Heart Month” in February• “Wednesday Wakeup”: televised monthly exercise routine for simultaneous school wide participation.• "Wednesday Wakeup" previously televised routines are accessible anytime for classroom teachers for brain breaks.• "Fitness Fun Room" is used by classroom teachers as a reward for students. • Students are enjoying the Running Club. PTA •   Encouraging healthier choices when  providing food for staff

PartnershipsPartnership with Nutrition, Inc• New state regulationsDistrict Wide• Changes in menu and offerings including more fresh fruits &

vegetables and decreasing the number of high sugar drinksPine Road• Removal of Gatorade for sale.  Research showed Gatorade useful

as only a replenishment drink after exercise.High School• Addition of a deli bar with wheat bread choices for staff &

students.• Removal of coffee for students.• Vending machines not adhering to recommendations are

unavailable during the school day.• Parents/Staff can order healthier food trays for celebrationsPartnership with the Montgomery County Health Care Consortium• Wellness Committee serves as a liaison to the staff.• Staff CPR training• Staff -- “Maintain!  Don’t Gain” holiday weight control program• Familiarizing ourselves with “Health Advocate” online support• Promoting “National Walk at Work Day” in April