Building a Healthier Polk 3 Year Summary | Page 6

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Two presentations were made to afterschool care providers on the positive correlation between wellness and student academic achievement. • 15 professional development opportunities about nutrition and physical activity were created and delivered. • Teachers and staff attended Dr. John Ratey’s presentation . STUDENT WELLNESS POLICIES • Schools using the Fitness Gram increased from 42 to 105. • Schools that have implemented programs that address student wellness increased from 13 to 27. • Schools that have implemented wellness and physical education policies increased from 6 to 114. • Schools providing wellness related activities before and after school increased from 6 to 38. • 24 out of 27 middle schools now offer intramural and extramural afterschool activities. 6