Health Promotion for Staff

Definition of Health Promotion for Staff in the Coordinated School Health Model

 Opportunities for school staff to improve their health status through activities such as health assessments, health education and health-related fitness activities. These opportunities encourage school staff to pursue a healthy lifestyle that contributes to their improved health status, improved morale, and a greater personal commitment to the school's overall coordinated health program. This personal commitment often transfers into greater commitment to the health of students and creates positive role modeling. Health promotion activities have improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, and reduced health insurance costs.

(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/cshp/)