Russell L Carson1, Darla M Castelli2, Ann C Pulling Kuhn3, Justin B Moore4, Michael W Beets5, Aaron Beighle6, Rahma Aija5, Hannah G Calvert2, Elizabeth M Glowacki2. 1. Louisiana State University, School of Kinesiology, 112 Long Fieldhouse, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. Electronic address: Russell.Carson@unco.edu. 2. University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, 2109 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78712, USA. 3. Louisiana State University, School of Kinesiology, 112 Long Fieldhouse, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. 4. University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior and Office of Practice & Community Engagement, 915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208, USA. 5. University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Department of Exercise Science, 921 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29208, USA. 6. University of Kentucky, Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: A quasi-experimental cluster-controlled design was used to test the impact of comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) professional development on changes in school physical activity (PA) offerings, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviors of 9-14 year-old children during school. METHODS: Two groups of Louisiana elementary and middle school physical education teachers (N=129) attended a CSPAP summer workshop (95 in 2012=intervention, 34 in 2013=control) and were assessed on school PA offerings (teacher-reported; pre, mid, and post). During the 2012-2013 school year, intervention teachers received CSPAP support while implementing new school PA programs. MVPA and sedentary behaviors were assessed (accelerometry; baseline and post) on a sample of 231 intervention, 120 control students from 16 different schools. RESULTS: Multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that intervention teachers reported significantly more PA offerings during school (3.35 vs. 2.37) and that involve staff (1.43 vs. 0.90). Three-level, mixed model regressions (stratified by sex) indicated that students overall spent less time in MVPA and more time being sedentary during school, but the effects were significantly blunted among intervention students, especially boys. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence for CSPAP professional development programs to influence school-level PA offerings and offset student-level declines in MVPA and increases in sedentary behavior. Published by Elsevier Inc.
OBJECTIVE: A quasi-experimental cluster-controlled design was used to test the impact of comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) professional development on changes in school physical activity (PA) offerings, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviors of 9-14 year-old children during school. METHODS: Two groups of Louisiana elementary and middle school physical education teachers (N=129) attended a CSPAP summer workshop (95 in 2012=intervention, 34 in 2013=control) and were assessed on school PA offerings (teacher-reported; pre, mid, and post). During the 2012-2013 school year, intervention teachers received CSPAP support while implementing new school PA programs. MVPA and sedentary behaviors were assessed (accelerometry; baseline and post) on a sample of 231 intervention, 120 control students from 16 different schools. RESULTS: Multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that intervention teachers reported significantly more PA offerings during school (3.35 vs. 2.37) and that involve staff (1.43 vs. 0.90). Three-level, mixed model regressions (stratified by sex) indicated that students overall spent less time in MVPA and more time being sedentary during school, but the effects were significantly blunted among intervention students, especially boys. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence for CSPAP professional development programs to influence school-level PA offerings and offset student-level declines in MVPA and increases in sedentary behavior. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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Keywords:
Children; Coordinated school health; Physical activity; Schools; Whole-of-school approach
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