School Health

The School Health program is a collaborative partnership between the South Dakota Departments of Education and Health. Through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we develop partnerships and coordinate programming to improve the health and educational outcomes of young people!

CDC Priority Areas include addressing nutrition, physical education/physical activity through the following strategies:
  Link between Health and Academic Achievement
  Policy
  Health Education
  Physical Education
  Professional Development Opportunities
Data
  School Health Profiles
  Youth Risk Behavior Survey
  School Height and Weight


Useful Links

CDC Priority Risk Behaviors
CDC School Health Index
Good and Healthy South Dakota Schools
SD Dept of Health


Contact

Karen Keyser, Health and Physical Education Specialist, 605-220-6453