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Promoting Teacher Adoption of Physical Activity Breaks in the Classroom: Findings of the Central Texas CATCH Middle School Project

Delk, Joanne, Springer, Andrew E., Kelder, Steven H., Grayless, Megan·2014·Journal of School Health

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Research suggests that physical activity breaks (ABs) during class increase students' physical activity levels and provide an academic benefit. This study evaluates a 3-year intervention aimed at encouraging teacher AB use. METHODS: Thirty central Texas middle schools were assigned to 1 of 3 conditions: training-only (Basic), training plus facilitator support (Basic Plus), and training/facilitator support and a social marketing campaign (Basic Plus SM). Teachers completed surveys at end of years 2 (N = 1039) and 3 (N = 831) to assess exposure to program, self-efficacy, and frequency of AB use. RESULTS: At end of year 3, teachers in facilitator-supported conditions reported increased exposure, self-efficacy, and use compared to Basic condition. Only 43.2% of teachers in the Basic condition reported receiving training in ABs compared to 84.2% and 90.6% in the Basic Plus and Basic Plus SM conditions, respectively. Additionally, a greater percentage of teachers in the facilitator-support conditions reported conducting ABs weekly (Basic = 23.3%, Basic Plus = 34.4%, Basic Plus SM = 38.7%, at year 3; p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Despite perceived barriers, including fear that ABs will detract from instructional time, the intervention was successful in having a core group of teachers implement them weekly. More research is needed to increase the percentage of teachers implementing ABs regularly.

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Authors
Delk, J., Springer, A. E., Kelder, S. H., & Grayless, M.
Affiliations
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living (US)
Corresponding author
Delk, Joanne
Venue
Journal of School Health
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-10-02
Volume
84
Issue
11
Pages
722-730
ISSN
  • 0022-4391 (ISSN-L)
  • 1746-1561
OpenAlex
W1967275050
Cited by
40
References
35
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 1
FWCI
6.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of School Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Pedagogy
Keywords
physical activity breaks, classroom breaks, teacher adoption, teacher professional development, facilitator support, social marketing campaign, teacher self-efficacy, junior high school students, school-based physical activity intervention
MeSH terms
Analysis of Variance, Faculty, Female, Health Promotion, Health Surveys, Humans, Interprofessional Relations, Male, Motor Activity, School Health Services, Schools, Texas, Exercise, Self Efficacy, Social Marketing

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