Presentation
A+ District Coordinator Meeting
May 21st, 2009
Presenter: Paula Adams
A Community Partnership Between
DOE, HMSA, Kaho‘omiki, UH,
YMCA, Kama‘aina Kids, YCS and Dream Co.
www.kahoomiki.org
Promotes . . .
5 Days of Physical Activity a Week
At least 5 servings of Fruits &
Vegetables a Day
Positive Attitudes towards an
Active & Healthy Lifestyle
provides…
A + Staff Training
Fall Trainings
Winter Mini trainings
Sports Equipment
Equipment is supplied to sites
Reminder: if the site changes provider, the equipment remains in the site.
Lesson Plans
SPARK Binder
Implement at least 3 days per week;
30+min per day
Physical Activities
• All-Inclusive
• All Skill Levels
• All Kids Experience
Success
• Incorporates Nutrition
Education
• FUN!!!
Nutrition
• Encourage students to eat 5-A-Day
• Be a role model – bring healthy snacks
• Give positive feedback when students bring
healthy snacks
• Encourage healthy snack alternatives
• Nutrition Booklets
Nutrition
Developing new partnerships
Nutrition
Developing new partnerships
Hawai‘i Nutrition Education Network (NEN)
Nutrition
Developing new partnerships
Food Service
Education
Program
Nutrition
• Nutrition Presentations
•Nutrition Materials
•Food Preparation Demonstrations
•Food Preparation Tools
Resources
• Newsletters
– Every month
• Fun 5 Monthly Calendar
– Example – how to fit Fun 5 into
A+ schedule…
Program Evaluation
• Site visits to provide support
Documents Program Impact
Pilot a Success!
First year (2003) results at 13 A+ programs demonstrated
increased physical activity
Implemented and funded by HMSA
Student MVPA Observed During A+
Pilot, Y1, Y2 and Y3 (% of A+)
40
35
30
29.68
29.49
28.95
25.84
25
23.32
23.46
%
20
P < 0.05
15
14.16
12.56
10
5
0
Overall
Pilot T1
(01/03)
Pilot T2
(12/03)
Y1 T1
(09/04)
Y1 T2
(05/05)
Y2 T1
(09/05)
Y2 T2
(05/06)
Y3 T1
(09/06)
Y3 T2
(05/07)
12.56
29.68
14.16
23.46
28.95
29.49
25.84
23.32
Pilot data obtained from all sites
Y1-Y3 data obtained from stratified random sampling
Note: MVPA = walking + very active categories
Self-reported Fruit & Vegetable Consumption:
Pilot, Y1, Y2 and Y3
5
4.59
4.5
4.29
4.18
4.18
4
3.79
3.78
3.91
3.77
Vegetable
3.5
Servings
per day
3
2.99
3.1
3.25
3.42
3.32
2.87
Fruit
2.5
(NS)
2
1.5
1
(p<.05)
Pilot Pilot
Y1 T1 Y1 T2 Y2 T1 Y2 T2 Y3 T1 Y3 T2
T1
T2
(09/04) (05/05) (09/05) (05/06) (09/06 (05/07)
(01/03) (12/03)
Vegetable
2.99
3.1
2.87
3.79
3.78
3.77
3.25
3.32
Fruit
3.54
3.28
3.42
4.29
4.59
4.18
3.91
4.18
Pilot data obtained
from all sites
Y1 data obtained
from volunteer
sampling
Y2 & Y3 data obtained from stratified
random sampling
Dissemination Year 1 of
(2005 – 2006)
5
72/182 (40%) A+ Sites
(>7,000 children)
24
12
4
4
3
20
Dissemination Year 2 of
(2005-2006)
16
93/182 (51%) A+ Sites
(>9,000 children)
24
12
8
6
8
19
Dissemination Year 3 of
(2006-2007)
10
31
14
16
154/185 (83%) A+ Sites
(>21,000 children)
24
21
7
19
12
Dissemination Year 4 of
(2007-2008)
9/9
155/184 (84%) A+ Sites
(>21,000 children)
30/30 24/24
31/31
22/41
8/18
31/31
Thank You!
Questions?
Contact information:
• Kaho‘omiki
Hawai‘i’s Council on Physical Activity and Sports
758 Kapahulu Avenue #A-334
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96816
Business: (800) 581-7491
• Paula Adams
Program Manager
(800) 581-7491, Ext. 20
padams@kahoomiki.org