Integrating Physical Activity into Classroom Settings
The Wapello Community School System recognizes that in order for students to receive the nationally recommended amount of physical activity and for students to fully embrace regular physical activity as a personal behavior, ALL students need opportunities for physical activity beyond the physical education class. Toward this end, Wapello Community School District will:
- offer classroom health education that complements physical education by reinforcing the knowledge and self-management skills needed to maintain a physically active lifestyle and to reduce time spent on sedentary activities;
- discourage sedentary activities, such as watching television, playing computer games, etc.;
- provide opportunities for physical activity to be incorporated into other subject lessons; and,
- encourage classroom teachers to provide short physical activity breaks between lessons or classes, as appropriate.
Communication with Parents
The Wapello Community School District will support parents’ efforts to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for their children. The school district will:
- encourage parents to pack healthy lunches and snacks, including beverages that meet the school's nutrition standards;
- support parents' efforts to provide their children with opportunities to be physically active outside of schoo
Food Marketing in Schools
Wapello school-based marketing will be consistent with a focus on health promotion and should:
- limit foods that do not meet school nutrition standards when sold individually;
- promote healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products; and
- promote juices, water, and dairy products market activities that promote healthful behaviors including: pricing structures that promote healthy options in ala carte lines, including vending machines.
- Market activities that promote healthful behaviors
Staff Wellness
The school district values the health and well-being of every staff member. To this end:
- The district should designate the school nurse as the wellness coordinator and establish a staff wellness committee that will develop a plan that will demonstrate and challenge staff to healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles.:
- The committee shall yearly have a multi-faceted plan to entice staff to support one another in becoming healthy individuals.