‘Makes a distinct contribution to the field with the timeliness of the subject matter, the severity and demands of the issue addressed, and the need for more resources addressing this subject.’
—Stephanie Slowik, School Counselor, West Lake Elementary School, Apex, NC
‘Demonstrates the challenges that principals face today.’
—James Gostomski, Physical Education Teacher, Verde Elementary School, Boca Raton, FL
Create and implement school policies that support wellness and fitness for our children′s health and success!
This clear, authoritative overview by an educator and a physician helps principals navigate their way through the many contradictory recommendations confronting them. The authors provide a targeted discussion of the ‘do′s, ‘ ‘don′ts, ‘ and ‘can′ts’ that school leaders need to know when creating and implementing new school policies for wellness, nutrition, fitness, and health. Student surveys and annotated guides to the best research accompany core chapters on:
- Dealing with childhood obesity in schools and society
- Facilitating the principal′s role as an agent of change
- Understanding the barriers that interfere with change
- Developing school action plans for wellness, fitness, and stress reduction
Principals will find Overcoming Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence a timely resource for understanding and evaluating the challenges inherent in dealing with this growing health issue in schools and society.
Table of Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Childhood Obesity, Schools, and Society
2. The Principal’s Role as an Agent of Change
3. The Barriers We Face
4. School Principal Action Plans
5. A Wellness Plan for You and Your School
Resources
A. Grades 3-5 Eating Survey
B. Grades 6-12 Eating Survey
C. Research Insights: Obesity in Children
D. Research Insights: Topics Related to Obesity in Children
References
Index
About the author
J. Allen Queen is professor and former chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A former classroom teacher, principal, college administrator, and university professor, he works with teachers and principals in the areas of managing priorities, time management, and stress reduction. Queen has written over 30 books and 70 articles, including The Frazzled Teacher’s Wellness Plan (Corwin Press 2004), The Block Scheduling Handbook (Corwin Press 2002), and books on karate and fitness for young readers. He has appeared on radio and television programs, including ABC′s World News Now, and has been a consultant to over 160 schools and districts in 36 states and 3 foreign countries in the areas of classroom discipline, school safety, block scheduling, and time management.
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