School-Based Physical Activity Promotion: A Conceptual Framework for Research and Practice

Purpose:Activity trackers are useful tools for physical activity promotion in adolescents, but robust validity evaluations have not been done under free-living conditions. This study evaluated the validity of the Garmin Vívofit 1 (G1) and Garmin Vívofit 3 (G3) in different settings and contexts.Methods:The participants (girls: 52%, age: 15.9 [1.9] y) wore the G1 and G3 on their nondominant wrist and the Yamax pedometer on their right hip for a period of 1 week. Validity was examined in 4 discrete segments (before school, in school, after school, and whole day). The criterion method was the Yamax pedometer.Results:Both the G1 and G3 could be considered equivalent to the Yamax pedometer regarding the before school, in school, and whole day segments. The G1 showed wider limits of agreement than G3.Conclusions:The G1 and G3 trackers exhibited acceptable validity for 3 of the 4 segments (before school, in school, and whole day measurements). The results were less accurate during the after-school segment. The evidence that the validity of the monitors varied depending on the setting and context is an important consideration for research on adolescent activity patterns.

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Physical Activity Promotion for Persons Experiencing Disability: The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research and Practice

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.2017-0103 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 437-457 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stamatis Agiovlasitis ◽

Joonkoo Yun ◽

Jooyeon Jin ◽

Jeffrey A. McCubbin ◽

Robert W. Motl

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Interdisciplinary Research ◽

Belief Systems ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Sociopolitical Environment ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Interdisciplinary Knowledge ◽

Health Promoting ◽

The Relationship

This paper examines the need for interdisciplinary knowledge in the formation of public health models for health-promoting physical activity (PA) for people experiencing disability. PA promotion for people experiencing disability is a multifaceted endeavor and requires navigating a multitude of complicated and interactive factors. Both disability and health are multifaceted constructs and the relationship between PA and health is embedded within a complicated web of interactive influences. PA promotion must consider interacting biological and psychosocial factors within the person and in the sociopolitical environment. Models for research and practice need to evolve from value and belief systems that center on people experiencing disability without stigmatizing them. We argue that interdisciplinary research and practice is needed in navigating the intricacies of PA promotion toward improving the health of people experiencing disability and facilitating inclusion, empowerment, and dignity.

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Physical Activity Promotion in Primary Care: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice

American Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.amepre.2005.05.005 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 242 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nigel D. Hart ◽

Mark A. Tully ◽

Margaret E. Cupples

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Primary Care ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Activity Promotion

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How to Make Physical Activity Promotion Work in Thai Schools: Perspectives of Multiple Stakeholders

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2021-0504 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Areekul Amornsriwatanakul ◽

Narongsak Noosorn ◽

Kittipong Poonchob ◽

Rung Wongwat ◽

Somkiat Sornprasit ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Focus Groups ◽

School Setting ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

School Level ◽

Information Support ◽

School Based ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Government ◽

Depth Interviews

Background: This study aimed to determine current practice in physical activity (PA) promotion in Thai schools, explore barriers and facilitators to PA promotion within the school setting, and identify strategies to support schools’ future practice. Methods: A qualitative study design was applied comprising document analysis, focus groups, in-depth interviews, and onsite observations. The focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted with 144 informants, purposively recruited through 24 schools in 4 regions across Thailand. Inductive content analysis was used. Results: Most schools were promoting PA in the absence of written policies, and without an accurate understanding of PA. Nonalignment of school performance indicators and policies, concerns about children’s academic performance, and lack of budget were raised as barriers to PA promotion, whereas strong partnerships with multiple local stakeholders facilitated school-based PA promotion. Mandated government PA policies and more information support were suggested as strategies to enhance schools’ future practices. Conclusions: For PA promotion to be successful in the school setting, significant challenges will need to be addressed. Results from this study help the government and concerned stakeholders to better understand the situation at the school level, and further strive for achieving the target PA levels specified in the National PA Plan.

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Promoting physical activity

10.1093/med/9780198788850.003.0012 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Anna Chalkley ◽

Lauren Sherar

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Well Being ◽

Physically Active ◽

Role Modelling ◽

School Based ◽

Marginalized Groups ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Social ◽

Health And Well Being

Physical activity is beneficial to children’s health and well-being. Evidence suggests that physical activity declines with age from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood, with boys being more active than girls at all ages. Physical activity participation in childhood is affected by the social support and role modelling provided by family, peers, friends, and teachers. Marginalized groups are disadvantaged in terms of access to opportunities to be physically active. From a population perspective, the greatest gains in public health will be achieved by helping those who are most inactive to become moderately active. Physical activity promotion efforts for children have predominantly focused on school-based programmes, but multisectoral approaches are needed with transformative and enlightened public policy regarding many facets of children’s lives such as school curricula, active travel, safe play areas, and enhanced sports opportunities for all.

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Walking and Walkability: Is Wayfinding a Missing Link? Implications for Public Health Practice

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2014-0577 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 189-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ann E. Vandenberg ◽

Rebecca H. Hunter ◽

Lynda A. Anderson ◽

Lucinda L. Bryant ◽

Steven P. Hooker ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Public Health Practice ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Health Practice ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Environmental Features ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Problem Solving Process

Background:Research on walking and walkability has yet to focus on wayfinding, the interactive, problem-solving process by which people use environmental information to locate themselves and navigate through various settings.Methods:We reviewed the literature on outdoor pedestrian-oriented wayfinding to examine its relationship to walking and walkability, 2 areas of importance to physical activity promotion.Results:Our findings document that wayfinding is cognitively demanding and can compete with other functions, including walking itself. Moreover, features of the environment can either facilitate or impede wayfinding, just as environmental features can influence walking.Conclusions:Although there is still much to be learned about wayfinding and walking behaviors, our review helps frame the issues and lays out the importance of this area of research and practice.

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