GOAL University Student Volunteer Training

Part 1: Introduction

Getting to Know You• Name• Year in School• Major• Why do you want to be a part of GOAL?

What Is Public Health?• “To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling

disease, injury, and disability.”– CDC Mission Statement

• “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"– WHO Definition of Health

• Public Health’s mission is to create the conditions within which people can be healthy– Paraphrase of IOM report

• “Public Health shapes the context within which people and communities can be safe and healthy.”– Henry Taylor’s definition

Public Health

• Public Health Core Functions– Assessment– Policy Development– Assurance

• Encourage, require and provide necessary services, guarantee high priority personal and community-wide health services, including subsidization for those unable to afford them

Childhood Obesity• Childhood obesity has more than

doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.

• Nearly 1 in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese.

• 60% of these children already have one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 25% have 2 or more.

• Why?

Childhood Obesity • Children who are overweight or obese

are likely to become overweight or obese adults.

• Children who are of low socioeconomic status are at an even greater risk.

Childhood Obesity (U.S.)

Community Priorities

Community Priorities  IU Health Statewide

Access to Healthcare

Mental Health

Obesity Prevention

K-12 Education

Wellness & Healthy Lifestyles Education

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Part of the Solution?

Healthy Family Lifestyle Program

A FREE family-focused, community approach to decreasing childhood overweight/obesity and encouraging healthy lifestyles for children and their families through education and activity.

Welcome to• Intensive 12-week program

– Physician referrals– Group setting– Family focus– Exercise, nutrition and behavioral education– Physical Activity opportunities

• Weekly games and activities• Field trips

– Goal Setting• Ongoing follow-up support• Limited reach

GOAL GOAL University

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G.O.A.L. Intervention

GOAL Training GOAL University

Field Trips

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Newsletters

Field Trips

GOAL App

Health Coaching

GOAL University• Prevention program for

Elementary Schools (K-6)– Partnered with MCCSC School Age

Care and IU students• Condensed GOAL

curriculum– Nutrition and activity education– 6 weeks of education and goals

• Meet with students 2x/week• Site coordinators remind parents and

students about weekly goals

GOAL University• Nutrition Education

– MyPlate• Food Groups (Whole Grains, Fruits/Veggies, Protein, Dairy)

– Portion Sizes– Breakfast– Sugary Drinks

• Activity Education– Types of Physical Activity– Reducing Screen Time– Pedometers (Adding steps to your day)– Group Exercise– Muscles of the Body– Jump Rope

Program Goals• Primary Goals

– Increase knowledge of nutrition and physical activity concepts

– Improve attitudes towards physical activity and nutrition

• Long-term Goal– Improve behaviors regarding choices in nutrition and physical activity

GOAL University Outcomes• Pre/post knowledge questions

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Question: Pre (correct response)

Post (correct response)

Change

Calcium is in what food?* (pictures and description) 40.3% 69.1% +28.8% Whole grains are in what food?* 65.2% 86.8% +21.6% Should you eat breakfast every day? 95.3% 94.5% -0.8% Divide and fill in the My Plate picture below with food groups and portion sizes:

5.6% 62.0% +56.4%

How many steps should you take each day? 40.0% 64.7% +24.7% Which of these is a resistance exercise? 47.8% 57.7% +9.9% Which of these is a cardiovascular exercise that works the heart and lungs?

56.7% 66.0% +9.3%

How much should you exercise/be active each day? 37.3% 75.5% +38.2%

GOAL University OutcomesPre/post behavioral questions:• 91.8% of GOAL U students reported eating breakfast every day

– a 21% increase from the pre-program evaluation results (70.8% reported eating breakfast every day)

•24.1% of GOAL U students reported watching “a lot of TV,”

• 26.4% decrease from the pre-program evaluation results

•24.3% increase in students who reported watching “a little TV,” complementing the decrease of students who watch a lot of TV. The evaluation showed a 65.5% of students reported watching “a little TV” in the post-program evaluation.

•5.1% decrease in the number of students who said they did not exercise

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Partnerships• IU Health (G.O.A.L. program staff)• After School Care

– MCCSC School-Age Care on site– Each school hires site coordinators and

assistants• IU students

– School of Nursing– School of Public Health– Timmy Foundation for Global Health

Program Implementation

What to Expect

1. Initial Preparation2. Weekly Preparation3. Weekly Programs4. Weekly Post-program Responsibilities

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1. Initial Preparation

• Background Check • Volunteer Agreement (MOU)• Identify a team lead• Site visit

– Friday, February 26th at 4:15pm

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1. Initial Preparation• Team lead will confirm the site visit with

the after-school program coordinator

Courtney MorganAfter-School Program Coordinator

ckmorgan74@yahoo.com

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2. Weekly Preparation

Ridpath Elementary SchoolFriday afternoons

4:15-5:30pmMarch 4 – April 22

(skip Spring Break week)

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2. Weekly Preparation• Read through curriculum and make

notes– Binder with team lead– Weekly emails from me

• Create outline of the week and designate who will lead which part (group email/meeting)

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2. Weekly Preparation• Travel to Ridpath Elementary and check

in with site coordinator.• Bring out the weekly equipment bin.• Arrive early (3:45pm) to make sure

equipment is ready to go. Some games and activities require set up. The session should begin right at 4:15pm.

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3. Weekly Programs• Dress (coordinated)• Understand and prepare for your role each

week• Bring outline, but do not read from the

script– Focus on the big objectives and make it

FUN!– Flexibility

• Lean on site coordinators for assistance with classroom control

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3. Weekly Programs• Daily Schedule

– Warm-Up Game (10-15 minutes)– Check goals in binders (5 minutes)– Nutrition Education and Activities (30

minutes)– Physical Activity (30 minutes)– Clean up (10 minutes)

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3. Weekly Programs• Goals

– Each week the students are asked to meet two goals that coincide with lessons

– No parent accountability so conversations/reinforcement with students is important

– Student Binders (use goals in the curriculum)

– Sticker for each goal met – Students that meet 8 of 12 goals receive

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4. Post-Program Responsibilities• Ensure that all equipment has been

collected and reorganized• Conduct informal post-lesson evaluation

(with team)• Submit individual evaluation to me via

email– Answer thoroughly and honestly. Give

us suggestions and don’t be afraid to ask questions. We strive for continuous improvement.

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Team Member Roles• Team Lead

– Organize carpools with team – Serve as the point of contact for program

coordinator and site coordinator (48 hours)– Ensure team is up-to-date on program

information – Ensure curriculum is effectively delivered

including making necessary adjustments – Ensure all equipment is collected and

report any missing or damaged items

Team Member Roles• Lesson Leaders

– Implement your portion of the lesson (Physical activity or Nutrition)

– Understand your portion of the curriculum thoroughly to ensure that you can relay information without reading

• Facilitators– Sit with the students and ensure that they are

on task– Answer any smaller questions, stop side

conversations or problem behavior before it affects others around

Getting to know your team• Introduce yourself and share any prior

experience working with children or health education programs.

• How do you feel about working with children?

• What concerns does your group have, or do you feel confident and why?

• Opportunity to ask questions

Volunteer Agreements and MOU

• Pass out, review, and collect