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The Patterns of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Physical Education Enjoyment through a 2-Year School-Based Program
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Gråstén, Arto; Yli-Piipari, Sami – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: In this study, we examined the development of children's moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and physical education (PE) enjoyment through the Physical Activity as Civil Skill Program 2012-2014. Methods: Participants were 661 (265 intervention, 396 control) elementary school children in central and northeast Finland. The…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Learner Engagement, Children
Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Low-Income, Urban Middle Schools
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Gill, Monique; Roth, Sarah E.; Chan-Golston, Alec M.; Rice, Lindsay N.; Crespi, Catherine M.; Koniak-Griffin, Deborah; Cole, Brian L.; Prelip, Michael L. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Physical education (PE) can provide opportunities to engage in daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), but MVPA levels in many classes are low. This study examines MVPA during middle school PE lessons before and after receiving the SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) program. Methods: Sixteen schools were…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Twelve Steps in Developing a Schoolsite Health Education/Promotion Program for Faculty and Staff.
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McKenzie, James F. – Journal of School Health, 1988
School districts may benefit by establishing health education/ promotion programs for its employees. Twelve steps in doing so are presented. Health benefits will accrue to employees while employers'"bottom line" will be reduced by their investment in employees' health. Detailed planning steps are outlined. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Employer Employee Relationship, Health Promotion, Physical Health, Physical Recreation Programs