Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
A Guide for Schools

A: The number of members on your team will vary, based on staffing, resources, and roles. However, a group effort is very important to capture a diversity of opinions and experience. Potential members include:

• Physical education coordinators and teachers
• Classroom teachers
• School administrators
• Recess supervisors
• Before- and after-school program supervisors
• Parents, parent groups, or parent-teacher organizations
• Students
• Community members

A: Strong support from school administration and staff involvement are important to the success of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program. A team effort creates a culture of physical activity that is integrated throughout the school environment. Classroom teachers and school staff can serve as positive role models while supporting student participation in physical activity.

A: The Physical Activity Leader (PAL) should have knowledge related to:

• Behavior change, goal setting, and motivation
• Physical activity, health, and youth
• The role of CSPAP and public health

PALs should also have the ability to:

• Plan and implement efficient lessons.
• Coordinate, organize, and plan physical activity events.
• Social market, politick, and promote the program.
• Evaluate programmatic progress.

A: The physical education teacher is ideally suited to lead the development and implementation of the program because this educator understands the school environment, parents, and the community and can address issues of physical inactivity during the school day.