AQCESS: Access to Quality Care Through Extending and Strengthening Health Systems
2019
This case from the Western Public Health Casebook introduces the Active Schools program into the Maple Leaf School District. Amelia Brooks, the Director of Education with Maple Leaf District School Board, recognizes the benefits and evidence surrounding the Active Schools program in both improving physical activity for students and in supporting inclusive physical activity. Amelia wants to use the program to combat the sedentary lifestyle among many students in her district and the program encourages students to undertake 60 minutes of physical activity on a daily basis. However, in order for her district to adopt the Active Schools program, Amelia needs to convince more than 50% of School Board Members – each of which have different agendas and priorities. This case follows Amelia’s proposal preparation.
This case contains guidance for instructors, including learning objectives and discussion questions. It is part of a 14-case collection written by students in the MPH class of the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health at Western University, Canada. The cases may be freely copied and used for educational purposes by an accredited educational institution.
AQCESS: Access to Quality Care Through Extending and Strengthening Health Systems
Source:
Hohn T et al. Active Schools: A Method to Combat Sedentary Behaviour? Western Public Health Casebook 2019. Public Health Casebook Publishing 2019. https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/publichealth/cases/casebook_2019.html.