Obesity Epidemic: How to align school resources to improve student health
PTA National Conference June 2005 Brent H. Jaco, RAA, ATC, CSCS Director of Athletics Galveston ISD - Galveston, TX
Then, Now, and Yet to Come
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data
<10%
10%–14%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Then, Now, and Yet to Come
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data
<10%
10%–14%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Then, Now, and Yet to Come
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data
<10%
10%–14%
15%–19%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Then, Now, and Yet to Come
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data
<10%
10%–14%
15%–19%
≥20
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Then, Now, and Yet to Come
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003
(*BMI ≥ 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC
Take Charge – Make a Difference
Resources
Keep Kids Healthy
www.keepkidshealthy.com Trim Kids – a book with a 12-week program for kids to achieve a healthy weight School age nutrition; Weight loss tips; & more
Nutrition Network News
www.nutritionnetworknews.org Walking School Bus; Have lunch with your child and their friends; Talk about it and enlist others A great resource for parents and educators
Resources
YMCA
After school programs Activate America - 2004
Fit 4 Kids (Fast Fit 4 Kids)
30 – 45 minute exercise program Buy into program
School District Resources
You – the parents of each school district School Nurse School Dietician and/or Food Service Director Athletic Trainer
The Athletic Trainer
What is an Athletic Trainer Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.
Athletic Training Education
Foundation Courses Human Anatomy Human Physiology Exercise Physiology Kinesiology / Biomechanics Nutrition Statistics & research design Strength training & reconditioning Acute care of injury & illness Professional Courses Risk management Pathology of injury / illness Assessment of injury / illness General medical conditions & disabilities Therapeutic modalities Therapeutic exercise & rehabilitation Weight management & body composition Psychosocial intervention & referral Medical ethics & legal issues Pharmacology Professional development
Utilizing School District Personnel
ATC / Nurse Relationship
No consistent model Potentially a powerful combination
Staff, student, and parent combination – Enhance the Coordinator School Health Programs Coordination and Implementation of on campus Student Health Program – Teen Health Clinic
Utilizing School District Personnel
ATC / School District Dietician
Education of students, staff, and parents Proactive programs / Research possibilities
Utilizing School District Personnel
Staff Research & partnering with local colleges and universities
ATC / School District Dietician / Teacher / Local Doctor Grants Finding a better way to exercise & teach nutrition
Athletic Training Employment
Full Time ATC / Teacher ATC / Assistant AD ATC / Teacher Aide ATC / Permanent Substitute
The Athletic Trainer
Conceptualization and Justification for hiring an athletic trainer
Hire an athletic trainer to implement an onsite health care program
Coverage of students engaged in sports and physical activity Others as deemed necessary Educate students on healthful living habits
Position Proposal Guide
Designed for community member to use to develop a proposal to hire an athletic trainer Available through the National Athletic Trainers Association
www.nata.org 217-637-2206
How to Hire an Athletic Trainer
The NATA Career Center
www.nata.org/careercenter
Local Colleges and Universities with athletic training programs National and District meetings for athletic trainers
THANK YOU
Brent H. Jaco Director of Athletics Galveston ISD – Galveston, TX Brent_Jaco@gisd.org 409-766-5883