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Training Tools for Healthy Schools e-Learning Series

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
A Guide for Schools

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What is a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program?

Purpose and Course Objectives

Chapter 2: Physical Activity for Youth

Benefits of Physical Activity for Youth

The Role of Schools

Chapter 3: Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs

Goals of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program

Component 1: Physical Education

Component 2: Physical Activity During School

Component 3: Physical Activity Before and After School

Component 4: Staff Involvement

Component 5: Family and Community Engagement

Knowledge Check

Chapter 4: Establishing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools

Step 1: Establish a Team

Step 2: Conduct an Assessment

Step 3: Create a Vision Statement, Goals, and Objectives

Step 4: Identify Intended Outcomes

Step 5: Identify and Plan Activities

Step 6: Implement

Step 7: Evaluate

Knowledge Check

Chapter 5: Conclusion

Continuing Education Credit

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Step 6: Implement

Video Summary

Recommended approaches for implementation include:

Pilot: a small scale test or trial.
Phased: a strategy that implements change at different times and with varying intensity levels.
Full-Scale: a strategy that employs all resources for each strategy.

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Questions

How should the CSPAP plan be tracked?

Resources

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools [PDF - 6.5MB]

National Framework for Physical Activity and Physical Education [PDF - 1.7MB]

Full Course Content [PDF - 387KB]

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