Increasing Children’s Participation in Physical Activity Through a Before School Physical Activity Program

2018 ◽  
pp. 253-263
Author(s):  
Keri S. Kulik ◽  
Justin R. Kulik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Before School ◽  
Children's Participation

scholarly journals Can a before-school physical activity program decrease bullying victimization in disadvantaged children? The Active-Start Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Hormazábal-Aguayo ◽  
Omar Fernández-Vergara ◽  
Nicole González-Calderón ◽  
Francisca Vicencio-Rojas ◽  
Javier Russell-Guzmán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Bullying Victimization ◽  
Disadvantaged Children ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Before School

scholarly journals Evaluating the Implementation of a Before-School Physical Activity Program: A Mixed-Methods Approach in Massachusetts, 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel C. Whooten ◽  
Christine Horan ◽  
Jack Cordes ◽  
Anna Nicole Dartley ◽  
Annabelle Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Before School

Effects of a Before-School Physical Activity Program on Physical Activity and On-Task Behavior

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew T. Mahar ◽  
Michelle L. Vuchenich ◽  
Jeannie Golden ◽  
Katrina D. DuBose ◽  
Thomas D. Raedeke
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Task Behavior ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
On Task Behavior ◽  
Before School

A Randomized Study on the Effects of Minds in Motion and Yoga on Motor Proficiency and Academic Skills Among Elementary School Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 907-914
Author(s):  
Daniela G.L. Terson de Paleville ◽  
Jason C. Immekus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Classroom Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
School Program ◽  
Motor Proficiency ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Before School

Background: Physical activity is critical for the healthy development and well-being of children. Specifically, physical activity is associated with improvements in coordination, balance, attention, and behavior among elementary school-aged children. However, for many children, particularly those belonging to minority groups, opportunities to engage in quality physical activity programs outside school settings are limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the whether a physical activity program called Minds in Motion (MiM) The Maze before school, as compared with yoga, meets the criteria of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program framework as a before-school program to improve overall physical activity and academic performance among elementary school-age students. Methods: A total of 48 children attending an urban public school with large minority representation in the Midwest were randomly assigned to MiM-The Maze or yoga. Participants were assessed on motor proficiency, behavior, balance, and academic skills before and after training. Training consisted of either yoga or MiM-The Maze 30 minutes per day before school, 5 times per week for 12 weeks. Results: MiM-The Maze and yoga group students showed significant improvements in academic skills. Conclusions: MiM-The Maze is feasible and affordable before-school program to promote students’ classroom behavior in elementary school students.

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