A District Wellness Policy: The Gap between Policy and Practice

Autor/in	Turgeon, Brenda
Titel	A District Wellness Policy: The Gap between Policy and Practice
Quelle	In: Journal of Education and Learning, 2 (2013) 3, S.26-38 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1927-5250
Schlagwörter	Obesity; Educational Policy; Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation; Wellness; Nutrition; Health Promotion; Physical Education; Child Health; Public Officials; Interviews; Teacher Surveys; Online Surveys; Elementary School Teachers + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adipositas; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Bildungsrecht; Schulgesetz; Bundesrecht; Well being; Well-being; Wohlbefinden; Ernährung; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Körpererziehung; Sportunterricht; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende
Abstract	This article examines the gap between a federally-mandated wellness policy and its practice in U.S. schools. To address the problem of childhood obesity, the United States government requires school districts to develop a District Wellness Policy (DWP) that promotes a healthy school environment, healthy food choices, nutrition education, and physical education. This cross-sectional study describes the policy interpretation process and the degree to which the policy has been implemented. Teacher survey results show the emphasis of the DWP is on creating a healthy environment but lacks the health, nutrition, and physical education components called for by the policy. Lack of funding, time constraints, high-stakes testing, and No Child Left Behind combined to undermine teachers in the policy's implementation. Policies are only as effective as the funding and support provided; therefore, it is crucial for district and school staff to prioritize wellness allowing students to learn and practice habits that support lifelong health. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01