scholarly journals Program EducAtivo: physical activity as a health education strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ronailde Braga Guerra ◽  
Alex Antonio Florindo ◽  
Jaqueline Freitas de Oliveira Neiva ◽  
Douglas Roque Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Education Strategy ◽  
The University ◽  
Body Practices ◽  
Extension Program ◽  
Health Field

This study aimed to describe the transition from the intervention protocols of the research project entitled "Active Environment" to the conception of the university extension program known as "EducAtivo". Considering the complexity of the context of physical activity promotion and the need to understand its processes, this manuscript justifies itself as it addresses such need by reporting the procedures adopted along the extension program implementation. The result of this transition is the current proposal of EducAtivo, aimed at creating opportunities for health experiences and reflection, using physical activities/body practices as a health education strategy, apart from approaching related topics such as healthy eating. With an itinerant design, this program implements its activities in social spaces, bringing the university closer to the community. Furthermore, EducAtivo welcomes students from different courses, fostering qualification for multi-professional work, since this is fundamental in the health field. Fundraising has been sought, aiming to improve and increase the program.

scholarly journals Acceptability, reach and implementation of a training to enhance teachers’ skills in physical activity promotion

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Renko ◽  
Keegan Knittle ◽  
Minttu Palsola ◽  
Taru Lintunen ◽  
Nelli Hankonen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Real World ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
School Staff ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Abstract Background To achieve real-world impacts, behavior change interventions need to be scaled up and broadly implemented. Implementation is challenging however, and the factors influencing successful implementation are not fully understood. This study describes the nationwide implementation of a complex theory-based program targeting physical activity and sedentary behavior in vocational schools (Lets’s Move It; LMI). The implementation primarily involved a systematic and theory-based training and user manual for school staff. We explore how the perceived acceptability of this training (in line with the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability) relates to (un) successful implementation. The study evaluates (1) the experienced acceptability of the training and anticipated acceptability of later delivering the program; (2) reach and implementation, including adaptations and barriers; (3) whether acceptability ratings predict teachers’ intentions for implementation. Methods Upper secondary school staff from vocational and high schools (n = 194) enrolled in a two-part training, covering implementation of the LMI program and training in motivational interaction styles. One hundred fifty-one participants attended both parts of the training. Participants reported their perceived acceptability of the training and their implementation efforts in online questionnaires at baseline, after training sessions and at long-term follow-up. Qualitative data (open-ended questions) were analysed with content analysis to collate responses. Quantitative data analyses involved correlations and logistic regression. Results Participants rated the training as highly acceptable on all dimensions (average ratings exceeded 4.0 on a 5-point scale). The implementation reached at least 6100 students and 341 school classes. Most teachers intended to continue program implementation. Acceptability ratings explained 51.7% of teachers’ intentions to implement the student program (훘2 = 30.08; df = 8; p < .001), with affective attitude, perceived effectiveness and self-efficacy the most influential. Teachers commonly reported condensing program content, and reported deficits of time and collegial support as common barriers to implementation. Conclusion High acceptability and reach of the training indicate strong potential for implementation success. Multiple facets of acceptability seem important to successful implementation. Future research should explore ways to improve acceptability, thereby promoting successful implementation in real-world settings.

scholarly journals Strategies and Measurement Tools in Physical Activity Promotion Interventions in the University Setting: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6526
Author(s):  
David García-Álvarez ◽  
Raquel Faubel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
Physical Activity Data ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
University Setting

The university environment is especially suitable for implementing health promotion interventions and specifically for physical activity promotion among university students. The objective of this systematic review was to describe the strategies employed and the physical activity data collection tools that have been used in said interventions. A systematic search for articles was conducted using the PubMED, Cochrane, and PEDro databases. The articles selected were those describing a physical activity promotion intervention aimed at university students in their own university setting in which there was a control group. Eventually, 1074 articles were identified, of which 13 fulfilled the selection criteria. The results show eight strategies and nine different instruments for collecting physical activity data. The strategies identified were used in combination and they were adapted in each of the complex interventions. Validated questionnaires were the most widely used instrument. Future original studies are needed to find out the impact of these strategies in physical activity promotion among university students specifically in the university context.

scholarly journals Engaging Social Media Users with Health Education and Physical Activity Promotion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elia Gabarron ◽  
Dillys Larbi ◽  
Eirik Årsand ◽  
Rolf Wynn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Network Support ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Tangible Assistance ◽  
Media Channel

Health-dedicated groups on social media provide different contents and social support to their peers. Our objective is to analyze users’ engagement with health education and physical activity promotion posts according to the expressed social support and social media. All health education and physical activity promotion posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram during 2017–2019 by a diabetes association were extracted. We identified the type of social support within these posts; and analysed the users’ engagement with these posts according to the type of social support and social media channel. A total of 260 posts dealing with health education (n=200) and physical activity promotion (n=60) were published. Posts promoting physical activity received 54% more likes than posts on health education (p<0.05), but they were 69% less likely to receive comments and be shared (both p<0.01). Posts expressing tangible assistance received 6 times more likes (p<0.001), and the ones indicating network support almost 11 times more shares (p<0.05). Posts expressing two or more types of social support were the most engaging (3 times more likes, 2 times more comments, and over 6 times more shares, all p<0.001). Health-dedicated social media groups can be effective channels for providing health education and for promoting physical activity among individuals with diabetes. Our findings suggest that engagement with health education and physical activity promotion posts can be increased by providing tangible assistance, network support, or expressing two or more types of social support; and by posting on Facebook and Instagram.

scholarly journals The Role of Recess in Students’ Physical Activity Promotion // Улога школског одмора у промоцији физичке активности ученика

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvija Kermeci ◽  
Višnja Đorđić
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Environmental Characteristics ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
School Day

According to contemporary approaches to health promotion, school can provide a supporting environment which promotes students’ physical activity with recess being an integral part of a school day that deserves a special attention. Although the duration, number and structure of recesses in most countries are not precisely prescribed, current research confirms that there are simple, effective and sustainable intervention to promote recess physical activity. Some of interventions refer to implementation of structured physical activity program implementation, availability of equipment, playground markings and zoning, usage of movable/recycled playground materials, shift to natural playing environment etc. Since physical activity significantly varies depending on students’gender, age and other personal features, as well as on environmental characteristics, this should be considered when planning effective recess physical activity interventions.

scholarly journals Acceptability, reach and implementation of a training to enhance teachers' skills in physical activity promotion

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Renko ◽  
Keegan Phillip Knittle ◽  
Minttu Palsola ◽  
Taru Lintunen ◽  
Nelli Hankonen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Real World ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
School Staff ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Nationwide Implementation

Background: In order to achieve real-world impacts, successful behavior change interventions need to be scaled up and broadly implemented. Implementation is challenging however, and the factors influencing successful implementation are not fully understood. This study describes the nationwide implementation of a complex theory-based program to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in vocational schools (Let’s Move It; LMI). The implementation primarily involved a systematic and theory-based training intervention and user manual for school staff. This study explores how the perceived acceptability of this training intervention (using the dimensions of the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability) relate to (un)successful implementation. The purpose is to evaluate (1) the experienced acceptability of the training intervention and anticipated acceptability of later delivering the program; (2) the reach and implementation, including adaptations and barriers; (3) the extent to which acceptability ratings predict teachers’ intentions for implementation.Methods: School staff (n=194) enrolled in a two-part training intervention, covering implementation of the LMI program and training in motivational interaction styles. Participants reported their perceived acceptability of the training intervention and their implementation efforts in online questionnaires at baseline, after training sessions and at long-term follow-up. Qualitative data were analysed with content analysis and quantitative data with correlations and logistic regression.Results: School staff rated the acceptability of the training intervention as very high on all assessed dimensions (average ratings exceeded 4.0 on a 5-point scale). The nationwide implementation reached at least 6,100 students and 341 school classes. Most teachers intended to continue program implementation, and higher ratings of acceptability were related to stronger subsequent intentions to implement the program. Teachers commonly reported condensing program content during implementation, and reported lacks of time and collegial support as the most common barriers to implementation. Conclusion: This case study presents the development and evaluation of the national real-world implementation of a physical activity program. Considerably high acceptability and reach of the training intervention indicates high potential for implementation success. The role of addressing the multiple facets of acceptability in implementation projects warrant more research focus.

Experiences in physical activity promotion in health care settings for primary prevention in the UK

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Randomised Controlled

In addition to the delivery of primary care services, recent changes to the NHS in the United Kingdom have placed increasing responsibility on GPs for the commissioning of the full range of health services from prevention through to clinical interventions and rehabilitation. Whilst historically there has always been an expectation that primary care professionals were ideally placed to provide support for prevention as well as treatment, their active engagement in the promotion of physical activity has remained largely superficial. With notable exceptions where individuals have a personal interest or commitment, the majority of health professionals tend to limit themselves to peremptory non-specific advice at best, or frequently don’t broach the subject at all. There are a number of reasons for this including increasing time pressures, a general lack of knowledge, limited evidence and concerns about litigation in the event of an adverse exercise induced event. However in the 1990s there was a surge of interest in the emerging “Exercise on Prescription” model where patients could be referred to community based exercise instructors for a structured “prescription” of exercise in community leisure centres. Despite the continuing popularity of the model there remain problems particularly in getting the active support of health professionals who generally cite the same barriers as previously identified. In an attempt to overcome some of these problems Wales established a national exercise referral scheme with an associated randomised controlled trial. The scheme evaluated well and had subsequently evolved with new developments including integration with secondary and tertiary care pathways, accredited training for exercise instructors and exit routes into alternative community based exercise opportunities.

Design Intervention Assessment of Urban Public Park for Physical Activity Promotion in Bangkok, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Author(s):  
Sigit Arifwidodo ◽  
Orana Chandrasiri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Public Park ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Design Intervention

Public Park is considered one of the essential settings for physical activity, especially in urban areas. Parks support physical activity through their accessibility, their provision to facilitate active pursuits; their capacity to provide opportunities to a wide range of users; and their semi-permanent nature. The paper explores the design intervention assessment of Benchakitti Park, which serves as the pilot project for active park and showcase during the past ISPAH 2016 conference. The objective of the paper is to understand the health and well-being benefits of an urban park in increasing PA levels of urban population and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Keywords: Public park; physical activity; urban landscape design; public health; SOPARC

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