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Evaluation of a policy to integrate physical activity into the school day

Holt, Erin, Bartee, Todd, Heelan, Kate·2013·Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Implementing physical activity (PA) within academic curricula increases energy expenditure and enhances academic achievement in elementary students. The purposes of the study were to determine the extent teachers met the 20-minute PA policy, identify how teachers met the policy, and measure the level of intensity of PA provided. METHODS: Four elementary schools (grades K-5; 68 classroom teachers) implemented a district-mandated 20-minute PA policy. Teachers recorded PA for 1 week in September 2010 and February 2011. A sample of 142 students (grades K-5) wore accelerometers to measure school day PA. RESULTS: While 40% and 4% of teachers in September and February respectively met the policy all 5 days, 72.5% and 45.7% of teachers in September and February respectively implemented PA at least 3 days/week. Accelerometry results indicated curriculum-based lessons (CBL; 59.92 ± 20.38 min) or walk/run periods (51.56 ± 18.67 min) significantly increased school day MVPA (P < .05) above no additional activity (30.96 ± 22.57 min). CONCLUSIONS: Although the teachers did not meet the 20-minute policy every day, the increased amount of PA achieved each week through the teachers' efforts is a significant contributor to total daily PA levels of children.

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Authors
Holt, E., Bartee, T., & Heelan, K.
Affiliations
University of Nebraska at Kearney (US)
Venue
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Published
2013-05
Volume
10
Issue
4
Pages
480-487
ISSN
  • 1543-3080 (ISSN-L)
  • 1543-5474
OpenAlex
W2134259396
Cited by
55
References
23
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Physical Activity and Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Pedagogy
Keywords
school physical activity policy, elementary school students, teacher compliance, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, accelerometer-measured activity, energy expenditure, academic performance
MeSH terms
Child, Curriculum, Health Policy, Humans, Motor Activity, School Health Services, Schools, Program Evaluation, Accelerometry

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