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Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Staff Health Program

Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Staff Health Program. Samantha Adams, Andrew Weiers, Nicole Wilhelm. Outline. Background Information Statement of Problems/ Statistics Goals and Objectives Resources Constraints Intervention/Activities Evaluation Timeline Budget Conclusion.

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Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Staff Health Program

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  1. Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Staff Health Program Samantha Adams, Andrew Weiers, Nicole Wilhelm

  2. Outline • Background Information • Statement of Problems/ Statistics • Goals and Objectives • Resources • Constraints • Intervention/Activities • Evaluation • Timeline • Budget • Conclusion

  3. Background Information • Staff members of WAPS • Number Employed- 640 • Majority of faculty are between the ages of 41-70 • Majority of WAPS faculty are female

  4. Methodology • Survey Questionnaire • Multiple Choice • Survey delivered through Qualtrix • Link sent out through staff e-mail • Reminder posters placed in busy areas

  5. Statement of Problems • Stress Levels • 85% of participants reported their stress level medium to high. • 74% of participants’ stress was work-related

  6. Statement of Problems • Weight Management/Nutrition • 89% of participants were interested in losing weight- 1% increase from 2008

  7. Statement of Problems • Physical Activity • 54% of participants rated their physical fitness level between good and excellent.

  8. Goals • To decrease the stress among Winona Area Public Schools faculty. • To increase knowledge of weight management strategies among Winona Area Public Schools faculty. • To increase physical activity among Winona Area Public School faculty.

  9. Impact Objectives • When asked, the percentage of faculty that say their stress is medium to high will have decreased from 85% to 75% by Fall 2010. • When asked, the percentage of faculty that say their knowledge of stress management is good to excellent will increase from 84% to 90% by Fall 2010.

  10. Impact Objectives • When asked, the percentage of faculty that say their physical fitness level is good to excellent will have increased from 54% to 70% by Fall 2010. • By Fall 2010, 25% will be exercising 3 to 5 days a week for 30 to 60 minutes a time.

  11. Outcome Objectives • 70% of faculty will report using exercise as a way to reduce stress by Fall 2010. • 90% of faculty will report having good to excellent weight management knowledge. • By Fall 2010, the percentage of Winona Area Public School faculty that are attending nutritional and dietary activities will increase from 21% to 35%.

  12. Resources • Middle School Weight Room • WSU students to facilitate circuit training • District printing of flyers • Tech school massage therapy students • Winona area paths

  13. Constraints: Internal Weaknesses • Very set in ways • Busy Schedule

  14. Constraints: External Threats • Other Commitments that take up time • Family • Coaching/Clubs • Teaching Extra Classes • Fast Food

  15. Intervention/Activities • Massage Therapy • Flyers • Circuit Training Program • Demonstrate • Guidance • Walking Program • Flyers • Grouped by school

  16. Massage Therapy • Target group: High stress staff • When: Before the holidays • Where: Available at several times and locations • Facilitator: Put on by Southeast Tech Students • Marketing: Flyers and Emails

  17. Circuit Training • Target Group: All staff • When: Wednesdays- 3:30-5:30 (flexible) • Where: At Winona Middle School Fitness Center • Facilitator: WSU Exercise Science Student • Marketing: Flyers and Emails

  18. Walking Program • Target group: All staff • When: Flexibility in times • Where: Paths located all around schools and town • Facilitator: Self-facilitated- walking Teams • Marketing: Pamphlets, flyers and posters

  19. Process Evaluation • Questions: • Number of participants? • Satisfaction with programs? • Methods: • Small questionnaire for participants following activities • Questionnaire will vary slightly for different programs

  20. Process Evaluation • Responsibility: • Questionnaire distributed by facilitator • Results analyzed by WAPS Wellness Committee • Time: • Given during the intervention, after each program

  21. Outcome Evaluation • Questions: • Were the program objectives met by this intervention? • Methods: • Baseline self wellness assessment- Adding questions on program involvement • Assessment will be given to participants of program • Control group made up of teacher’s who did not participate in programs- Cohort Study • Outcome assessment given to same participants after intervention completed and to control group

  22. Outcome Evaluation • Responsibility: • Questionnaire distributed by Wellness Staff • Results analyzed by WAPS Wellness Committee • Time: • Baseline given one week prior to start date- Jan. 13th • Outcome Evaluation Final Survey given the last week of program – June 2nd

  23. Time Table Activity Start Date End Date • Massages Dec. 7th Dec. 18th • Circuit Training Jan. 13th June 2nd • Walking Program Jan. 13th June 2nd

  24. Conclusion • Survey showed problem areas were: Stress, Weight and Physical Activity • 3 main programs expected to start 2010 to target these 3 problems • Evaluation to be conducted after interventions are complete • Budget is minimal due to volunteers and resources

  25. Questions

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