Healthy Eating, Active Living, (HEAL VUSD)

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HEAL VUSD is a 3 year, federal grant project designed to meet the following goals:

1. Expand and improve Physical Education, Health, and Nutrition learning experiences,

curriculum and policies in VUSD.

2. Increase the number of students who achieve the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in 5/6 or 6/6

California Fitness Tests including BMI and Aerobic Capacity.

3. Expand opportunities for students to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity

(MVPA) and nutrition education in before and after school programs with community partnerships.

OBJECTIVES

1. Provide on going professional development for school and after school staff.

2. Update standards-based curriculum in physical education, nutrition, and health.

3. Provide adequate equipment and materials for students and staff.

4. Review and revise district policies related to physical eduaction, health and nutrition.

5. Create a culture of health and wellness at project schools.

6. Maintain a consistent message in all collaborative efforts.

SERVING

The target schools in Ventura Unified School District are:

Sunset

EP Foster

Sheridan Way

Will Rogers

Lincoln

DATA

Anacapa

All students in grades 4th - 8th at the target schools will participate in the project. In addition, all after school programs offered for students' at these sites, including YMCA, City of Ventura/ASES, and the Boys & Girls Clubs will be served and will participate in the project.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

The following community agencies will be participiating in the project:

Kaiser Permanente

Ventura Family YMCA

Ventura County Public Health

City of Ventura, Parks & Recreation & Community Services

Boys & Girls Clubs of Ventura

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Students at the HEAL VUSD project schools will have their BMI calculated 4 times over the couse of the 3 year project. (baseline fall 2012 and then every spring) All information is collected in a confidential setting and remains confidential. Parents may opt out of this project component by writing to their school principal.

PEDOMETERS, ACTIVITY LOGS, PACER & NUTRITION SURVEYS

Students at HEAL VUSD project schools will complete a 4-7 day pedometer & activity log, PACER/aerobic test, and nutrition survey at regular intervals throughout the school year. These assessments are designed to increase students' physial activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well to regularly monitor student improvement in aerobic capacity.

2012-2013 Project Windows

(Project Year 2)

September 4- September 14

October 29- November 9

February 4 - February 14

April 8 - April 19

Nancy Maxson, Project Director

Deidre Monarres, Teacher Specialist

Carolyn Blossom, Special Project Technician

TBD, Nutrition Specialist

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