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Erwin, Heather E.; Rose, Stephanie A.; Small, Sarah R.; Perman, Jay – Afterschool Matters, 2016
Many afterschool physical activity programs and curricula are available, but evaluation of their effectiveness is needed. Well-marketed programs such as the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) Kids Club have shown limited effectiveness in increasing physical activity for participants in comparison to control groups.…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Program Effectiveness
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Schwalm, Jason; Tylek, Karen Smuck – Afterschool Matters, 2012
Citywide implementation of project-based learning highlights the benefits--and the challenges--of promoting exemplary practices across an entire out-of-school time (OST) network. In summer 2009, the City of Philadelphia and its intermediary, the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), introduced project-based learning to a network of more…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Program Implementation, Program Descriptions