Transcript Recess - ESC 16

Recess
Impact on Student Health & Academic, Social and Emotional
Development
School Health Program
Texas School Health Advisory
Committee (TSHAC)
•
Active leadership
•
Best practices identification and
dissemination
•
Coordinated School Health promotion
TSHAC Creations
• Recommendations
• Resources
• Sample
Documents
Recess Benefits
• Cognitive
• Physical
• Social-Emotional Development
Recess & Academics
Positive impact
on students’
academic
performance.
Role of Schools
• Opportunities for regular physical
activity
• Teach lifelong physical activity habits
• Education parents and employees
Role of Communities
• Infrastructure of playgrounds, parks &
athletic facilities
• Security measures & supervision
• Financial support
TSHAC Recommendation
Review the research to:
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Promote change
•
Affirm existing
policies
Texas Department of State Health Services
School Health Program
512-776-7279
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth