Coordinated School Health
There are eight areas of coordinated school health where committee members can be involved. They are:
Health Education = Critical Health Information & Skills
Physical Education = How to be Physically Active for Life
Nutrition Services = Healthy Nutrition Environment
Health Services = Essential Health Care for Students
Mental Health = Emotional Well-Being
Staff Promotion = Positive Health Role Models
Healthy School Environment = Caring, Safe, Healthy & Conducive to Learning
Family/Community Involvement = Home/School Collaboration
Where to start?
Here are some simple changes PTA’s have made
Healthy fund raisers -- walk-a-thon or Jump Rope for the Heart
Healthy snacks at PTA meetings, classroom parties, teachers lounge
Increased physical activity for students
Have recess before lunch to increase learning
Parent representative on the school’s Health Advisory Committee
Review your district’s local wellness policy
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