ERIC Number: ED674376
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Apr-11
Pages: 12
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Addressing Disparities in Children's Physical Fitness: Creating Equitable Opportunities through a Comprehensive Intervention Program
Beyza Aksu-Dunya; Fatma Ünal; Hatice Yildiz Durak; Ayça Genç; Yasemin Büyüksahin; Mehmet Can Demir
AERA Online Paper Repository, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Philadelphia, PA, Apr 11-14, 2024)
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the long-term effects of physical activity restrictions on children, especially those from marginalized backgrounds with limited access to programs and facilities. This study addresses these concerns by developing a needs-based physical activity program for children. A comprehensive needs analysis informed the program design, tailored for school and home settings. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the program's effectiveness was assessed, with a specific focus on children's physical fitness, revealing positive impacts on their overall well-being. To create educational spaces that are free from various forms of injustice, including racial and socioeconomic disparities, these findings emphasize the need to establish easily accessible physical activity programs specifically designed to cater to marginalized populations.
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Program Effectiveness, Well Being, Disadvantaged, Electronic Learning, Elementary School Students, Student Needs
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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