Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
A Guide for Schools

A: Schools can involve staff in physical activity programs by:

• Tailoring programs to staff requests.
• Including physical activity breaks during meetings
• Developing employee wellness programs that include:
  • Medical screenings
  • Brown bag lunch discussions
  • Walking programs
  • Group fitness

A: Staff can lead recess activity, provide or monitor a before- or after-school activity, or lead physical activity breaks. These activities show staff engagement in creating a culture of physical activity at a school.

A: Employee wellness programs can:

• Improve staff productivity.
• Increase teacher morale.
• Improve teachers' general well-being and ability to handle job stress.
• Decrease employee absenteeism.
• Decrease employee health care costs.