The interviews focused on several key topics related to WSCC implementation within a school and were conducted either in person or via phone.Interview questions covered the following topic areas:
- The wellness coordinator role and trainings
- Familiarity with WSCC model components
- Available supports for implementation
- Needed supports for implementation
- Activities that support health and wellness
- Wellness plan development and review
- Outcomes related to health and wellness activities
- Barriers and challenges to WSCC implementation
- What does WSCC implementation look like
- Using data to inform program improvement
This process was used to determine if and how WSCC implementation complements or overlaps with other health and wellness initiatives in schools and neighborhoods in the following areas:
- Academics
- Student development
- Family and community
- Health and wellness
- Educational enrichment
- Recreation and athletics
- Student clubs and groups
- Miscellaneous programs
Schools are asked to identify a target or goal in an area of nutrition and health education, physical education/physical activities, and a third area to be determined by the wellness committee based on the results of the ASCD survey results.