Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Low-Income, Urban Middle Schools
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| Title: | Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Low-Income, Urban Middle Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Gill, Monique (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of School Health. Sep 2019 89(9):705-714. |
| Availability: | Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute of Nursing Research (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | 5R01NR012676 P50HL105188 R25HL108854 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Evaluation, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Low Income Students, Urban Youth, Middle School Students, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Middle Schools, Adolescents, Physical Recreation Programs, Urban Schools, School Health Services |
| DOI: | 10.1111/josh.12808 |
| ISSN: | 0022-4391 |
| Abstract: | 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 enrolled in the study. PE teachers at eight schools received the intervention. PE lessons at all schools (N = 561) were observed over 2 years. Hierarchical linear regression models examined the effect of the intervention on the amount and consistency of MVPA and sedentary behavior. Results: An average of 13.7% of observed class time was spent in MVPA (approximately 5 minutes of a 60-minute class), compared to 27.5% of time spent sedentary. There was no evidence that the curriculum resulted in increased MVPA or consistent MVPA, or that it decreased sedentary behavior. Findings also suggested that contextual factors may contribute to physical activity levels in PE. Conclusions: Mixed evaluation findings of the SPARK middle school curriculum demonstrate that an out-of-the-box curriculum does not have the same results in all contexts. Implications for school health are described based upon findings. Further research is needed to identify effective strategies to increase MVPA for adolescents both in and outside of PE. |
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| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1224080 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 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 enrolled in the study. PE teachers at eight schools received the intervention. PE lessons at all schools (N = 561) were observed over 2 years. Hierarchical linear regression models examined the effect of the intervention on the amount and consistency of MVPA and sedentary behavior. Results: An average of 13.7% of observed class time was spent in MVPA (approximately 5 minutes of a 60-minute class), compared to 27.5% of time spent sedentary. There was no evidence that the curriculum resulted in increased MVPA or consistent MVPA, or that it decreased sedentary behavior. Findings also suggested that contextual factors may contribute to physical activity levels in PE. Conclusions: Mixed evaluation findings of the SPARK middle school curriculum demonstrate that an out-of-the-box curriculum does not have the same results in all contexts. Implications for school health are described based upon findings. Further research is needed to identify effective strategies to increase MVPA for adolescents both in and outside of PE. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-4391 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/josh.12808 |
