What is the rationale for including the particular modules, topics and questions in the HSAT Assessment?
The eight HSAT Assessment modules and the corresponding questions within each module were developed or adapted from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) School Health Index and USDA’s Changing The Scene with additions and modifications by experienced staff from the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Team Nutrition, and the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. The eight HSAT modules are based on the CDC’s Coordinated School Health Program components. Each item/question represents one indicator of a healthy school environment school. Some questions ask about the school’s infrastructure and environment while others relate to specific topic areas (Asthma Management, Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education, Physical Activity & Physical Education, Tobacco-free Lifestyle and Violence and Injury Prevention); all are relevant for student health. The items were reviewed by experts in asthma, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco use prevention, su
