RISE Conference9th November 2012

Premier’s be active ChallengeParticipation by students with

disability

• Premier's be active Challenge in brief

• Involvement of students with disability

• Links between movement and learning

• Data

A statewide Physical Activity Program

Why?

• http://designedtomove.org/#/watch_video

Populations with disabilty are more likely to be sedentary that the general populationTaylor et al (1998) – studies indicate a change in Physical Activity participation for people with disability post intervention.

The Challenge…

… recognises schools with certificates at 10 weeks

… recognises students with medals at 4 weeks

… is to do at least 60 minutes of Physical Activity a day on at least 5 days per week (not just at school)

… is a 10 week Challenge for all Reception to Year 9 students

Negotiated Premier’s be active Challenge:

Anecdotal EvidenceSchools:“Because of their disabilities, they find it difficult to participate in main stream physical activities. The challenge offers the opportunity of activity that meets their needs and abilities. It is a fun and highly beneficial program for them” (Kilparrin)Parents – J’s story

Links to learning

Quote from Pt Lincoln Special School in 2011“Increased focus on PA, introduction of daily movement program has also seen increase levels of attention and engagement during literacy. It is a whole school approach – movement sessions in literacy block – reengages learners – higher literacy outcomes.”

Studies in US by John Ratey link increased activity to increased focus and motivation in the classroom.Australian schools with fitter children achieve better literacy and numeracy results, according to Telford (2012).

• http://www.americanownews.com/story/18437743/action-based-learning-healthy-and-fun#.T7aUc03qctw.delicious

DATA

Challenge data is available for research:• Activities undertaken by individual students• Statewide participation• Online statistics

Contact Us:• Nick Warren, Project Officer Premier's be active Challenge T: 8226 4308, E: nick.warren@sa.gov.au• Lorna Fenech Senior Advisor Early childhood Support Services T: 8226 9854 E: lorna.fenech@sa.gov.au

http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/childhood/en (accessed 8/11/2012)Taylor, Wendell, Baronowski and Young (1998). Physical activity interventions in low-income, ethnic minority, and populations with disability. American Journal of Preventive Medicine Vol 15 (4) 334-343Ratey (2008) Spark Little Brown and Company