{"product_id":"promoting-health-and-academic-success-1","title":"Promoting Health and Academic Success","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e There is increasing evidence that health and academic success go hand in hand. Now educators and health professionals have a new model—the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach—to use in promoting health and learning in the schools. This new approach, developed by leaders in education and health, is a transition from the coordinated school health (CSH) model that was introduced in 1987. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromoting Health and Academic Success\u003c\/i\u003e is a new resource for the transition from CSH to WSCC. Written by national leaders in education and school health, some of whom were involved in the development of WSCC, this book provides direction for education and school health professionals interested in promoting student health. It is valuable for individuals and groups interested in advocating for WSCC and for those engaged in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of this new approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The book also is a resource for both undergraduate and graduate students in courses that address a coordinated approach to school health. Each chapter includes application activities that engage students in translating their learning in the context of WSCC simulations. In addition, the School Health in Action feature provides case studies that demonstrate the impact school health programs are having in schools across the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Applicable to both students and professionals, \u003ci\u003ePromoting Health and Academic Success \u003c\/i\u003eincludes an appendix that presents a thorough guide to using school health assessment tools created by organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the National Association of State Boards of Education. Following is a partial listing of the tools: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The\u003cb\u003e School Health Index\u003c\/b\u003e helps schools improve health and safety policies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The \u003cb\u003eState Schools Health Policy Database\u003c\/b\u003e facilitates sharing of policies across states. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The \u003cb\u003eHealth Education Curriculum Analysis Tool\u003c\/b\u003e encourages children to adopt and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The \u003cb\u003ePhysical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool\u003c\/b\u003e assists schools in analyzing their curricula and comparing it to national physical education standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • A \u003cb\u003eParent Engagement\u003c\/b\u003e tool shares strategies for involving parents in school health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The book is presented in five parts. \u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e unveils the new WSCC model, explains its components, and provides a historical overview of coordinated school health. \u003cb\u003ePart II \u003c\/b\u003eoffers insights into the Whole Child initiative and examines the evidence linking health and academic success. \u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e explores the crucial role of school administration in ensuring success, ways to meet the diverse needs of students and their families, and methods for getting the community involved. \u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e delves into planning, implementation, and evaluation aspects of WSCC. \u003cb\u003ePart V\u003c\/b\u003e looks to the future for WSCC and provides perspectives from the field. The\u003cb\u003e appendix\u003c\/b\u003e supplies the assessment instruments and tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David A. Birch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31972095721604,"sku":"9781492579571","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492579571.jpg?v=1783404324","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/promoting-health-and-academic-success-1","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}