CODE: J-JJK Active & Healthy Living

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1 CODE: J-JJK Active & Healthy Living Administrative Regulations Cross Reference: Supervision of Students Policy JLIA Volunteers Policy (IJOC) Athletics Policy (JJI) Nutrition Policy (EF) Co-curricular Policy (JJ) Use of Instructional Time (ID) 1.0 General 1.1 This policy applies to all school activities and initiatives used to promote healthy and active lifestyle for students, staff and the school community in general, either on school property or off site. 1.2 Eastern School District will establish a School Health and Active Living Advisory Committee to advise the District and schools on all matters pertaining to healthy and active living initiatives. 2.0 Student Access to Health Promoting Physical Activity 2.1 All schools in Eastern School District will develop practices to address the physical activity needs of students. Schools should consider school wide and classroom based activities that instill positive attitudes in students toward the value of physical activity for health and recreation. This, in concert with healthy nutritional practices, should also be encouraged beyond the school walls. 2.2 Schools, in consultation with their Senior Education Officer, shall work towards providing scheduled recess and lunch breaks within the school day at appropriate times to allow students sufficient time to eat a nutritious snack/lunch and provide an opportunity for physical activity. 2.3 K-6 schools, subject to weather conditions and student safety as determined by the administration, are encouraged to have children go outside during unstructured playtime. 2.4 Schools shall make every effort to ensure school grounds are developed and maintained to a level that supports safe and appropriate outside activity. 2.5 Schools should make every attempt to provide all students the opportunity to take part in health promoting physical activity before and after school. 2.6 Schools should promote and provide opportunities for active transport to and from school. An example is the provision of bicycle racks for students to secure their bicycles.

2 3.0 General Role of Schools 3.1 Schools are expected to: Increase their emphasis on the teaching and practice of healthy and active living education at all grade levels to enhance the well being of our youth. Acquire current health promoting physical activity material for the school resource centre. Promote good health promoting physical activity practices by communicating regularly with parents and the school community. In addition to resources available through the Department of Education, avail of the services of the Department of Health and Community Services, the Department of Tourism Culture and Recreation, Regional Integrated Health Authority, community recreation agencies in order to access information pertaining to health promoting physical activity. Promote physical activity practices outside of school time during evenings and weekends. Encourage staff to act as positive role models to promote healthy lifestyles within the school environment. Support opportunities for staff development and training that seek to improve effective delivery of healthy and active living curriculum. 4.0 Active and Healthy Living Education 4.1 Schools, with the support of District office personnel, shall, where appropriate, incorporate Active and Healthy Living messages when teaching other academic subject areas. 5.0 School Wide Events 5.1 Schools shall actively participate in the Provincial Living Healthy Commotion Day held during the fall of each school year. 5.2 School wide Living Healthy events shall be designed in a way that enhances student understanding of; the positive health benefits of physical activity and good nutritional practices the wide variety of physical activities available that can be used to achieve personal fitness goals how to incorporate fitness and nutrition into their daily lifestyle choices both in and beyond the school setting

3 6.0 Community Partnerships 6.1 Schools are encouraged to pursue partnerships with community Health and Recreation agencies as a means of supporting in-school Active and Healthy Living initiatives. 7.0 Staff Wellness 7.1 Schools are encouraged to include a teacher/staff representative on the School Healthy Living Team. 7.2 School Administration shall provide teachers with information regarding services offered through the NLTA such as the Employee Assistance Program. 7.3 Schools shall recognize the importance of providing a supportive environment for physical activity for staff members. This may include moral support and, where possible, access to fitness equipment and instruction on proper usage. 8.0 Medical 8.1 It is important that parents/guardians inform teachers and administrators of medical concerns that may limit a student s ability to participate. 9.0 Staff Safety\Emergency Medical Procedures for Physical Activity 9.1 Be aware of existing medical information for students and respect the confidentiality of this information. 9.2 In a situation where a student becomes ill or is injured, appropriate first aid must be administered and the parents/guardians must be contacted at the earliest possible opportunity. 9.3 When traveling with students, have phone numbers and medical information with you in case of emergency. 9.4 Always have first aid supplies readily available when participating in physical activity at school or when traveling to an event. 9.5 If an injury occurs at the school or on a school trip, ensure that an accident report is completed as quickly as possible and the administration is notified. 9.6 If a student has experienced an injury at school or at a school sponsored event, school contact shall be made to a parent/guardian to inquire about the students progress. (See Form A - Accident Report)

4 10.0 Physical Education and Health Education 10.1 Schools that are challenged to provide the Department of Education recommended time for Physical Education due to facility restrictions or capacity issues are to work with their Family Senior Education Officer to determine a plan for Physical Education to be submitted to the Director/designate at the beginning of the school year Teachers shall deliver the Physical Education and Health curriculum as outlined in the Physical Education and Health Education Curriculum Guides and through use of authorized resources Schools and administrators shall support the delivery of the Physical Education and Health Curriculum and participation in activity-related initiatives Character Education programs provide a wonderful complement to the Health Curriculum to assist in achieving Health Education outcomes. Such programs are listed in the Safe and Caring Schools Handbook.

5 1. SCHOOL YEAR: 2. NAME OF SCHOOL: 3. NAME OF STUDENT INJURED: AGE: 4. PARENT S/GUARDIANS NAMES: 5. HOME ADDRESS: Form A EASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCIDENT REPORT GRADE: 6. DATE OF ACCIDENT DAY MONTH YEAR TIME 7. TEACHER/VOLUNTEER PROVIDING SUPERVISION: 8. OTHER WITNESSES: 9. HAS PARENT/GUARDIAN BEEN CONTACTED? TIME: 10. ACTION TAKEN BY PERSON PROVIDING SUPERVISION : 11. REACTION (IF ANY) FROM PARENT/GUARDIAN: 12. DETAILS OF ACCIDENT AND COMMENTS: SIGNATURE OF TEACHER/SUPERVISOR: SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL: DATE: DATE: March 2010