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Brian Dauenhauer; Jaimie McMullen; Jennifer Krause; Taemin Ha; Lisa Paulson; Veronica Becerrra; Jessica Pena; Bryanna Mieles – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Within a whole-of-school approach to student wellness, comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAPs) offer opportunities for physical activity before, during, and after the school day. However, to successfully influence behavior and fully reap the physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits of an active lifestyle, schools must…
Descriptors: School Culture, Educational Change, Wellness, Physical Activities
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Jenny, Seth; Becker, Andrew; Armstrong, Tess – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2016
The lack of physical activity is an epidemic problem among American youth today. In order to combat this, many schools are incorporating youth running programs as a part of their comprehensive school physical activity programs. These youth running programs are being implemented before or after school, at school during recess at the elementary…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Youth Programs, Comprehensive Programs, Track and Field
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Zhang, Xiaoxia; Gu, Xiangli; Zhang, Tao; Keller, Jean; Chen, Senlin – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2018
Comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAPs) aim to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles among school-age children and adolescents. Physical educators are highly qualified individuals taking on the role of certified physical activity leaders. Physical education teacher education (PETE) programs should consider preparing…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Comprehensive Programs, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education
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Heidorn, Brent; Centeio, Erin – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2012
Faculty and staff involvement in the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) begins with the Director of Physical Activity (DPA) motivating them to "buy in" to the need for a CSPAP. The DPA will need to train staff to develop and integrate physical activity throughout the school day, encourage them to be involved in the before- and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, After School Programs, School Activities, Role Models