scholarly journals Feasibility and Process Evaluation of a Need-Supportive Physical Activity Program in Aged Care Workers: The Activity for Well-Being Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merilyn Lock ◽  
Dannielle Post ◽  
James Dollman ◽  
Gaynor Parfitt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Preferences of people with mental illness for engaging in exercise programs under COVID-19 restrictions

2020 ◽  
pp. 103985622097529
Author(s):  
Justin J Chapman ◽  
Emily Hielscher ◽  
Sue Patterson ◽  
Nicola Reavley ◽  
Wendy J Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: People with mental illness may be vulnerable to decline in mental health and reduced physical activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. The aim of this study was to inform the design of physical activity interventions for implementation under these conditions to improve/maintain well-being and physical activity in this population. Methods: People with mental illness who had participated in a physical activity program prior to the pandemic were invited to complete a survey about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and physical activity and their preferences for engaging in a physical activity program under pandemic-related restrictions. Results: More than half the 59 respondents reported worse mental health and lower physical activity during the pandemic. The preferred format for a physical activity program was one-on-one exercise instruction in-person in a park. Program components endorsed as helpful included incentivization, provision of exercise equipment and fitness devices, and daily exercise programs. About a third of the participants reported limitations in using technology for a physical activity program. Conclusions: In-person exercise support is preferred by people with mental illnesses during pandemic-related restrictions. Enablement strategies such as providing equipment and self-monitoring devices should be utilized; assistance may be needed to incorporate the use of technology in exercise programs.

Chapter 6 Case Study of an Institutionalized Urban Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 528-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Doolittle ◽  
Paul B. Rukavina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Comprehensive School ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Multiple Observations ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Member Checks

This single case study (Yin, 2009) compares an established urban physical education/sport/physical activity program with two models: Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program/CSPAP (AAHPERD, 2013; CDC, 2013); and Lawson’s propositions (2005) for sport, exercise and physical education for empowerment and community development to determine their applicability in urban schools. Data include semistructured interviews, multiple observations, and artifacts collected over two academic years. Triangulation, peer debriefing, and interpretative and member checks were used for trustworthiness. Findings indicate that most aspects of both theories were evident in the program, though goals exceeded those of CSPAP as stated, and Lawson’s concept of “community” was limited. Major themes related to establishing this CSPAP are described, including practical strategies for budget, scheduling and staffing, and qualities of leadership. Stakeholders reported that they valued the program not for student wellness, but for personal, social and academic well being, as well as for contributions to the school culture.

Participant Experiences in a Workplace Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Lauzon ◽  
Catherine B. Chan ◽  
Anita M. Myers ◽  
Catrine Tudor-Locke
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Group Meetings ◽  
Limited Process

Background:Limited process evaluation of pedometer-based interventions has been reported.Methods:Feedback via focus groups (n = 38) and exit questionnaires (n = 68) was used to examine participants’ experiences in a group-based, pedometer-based physical activity (PA) program delivered in the workplace.Results:The pedometer was described as a useful tool for increasing awareness of PA, providing motivation and visual feedback, and encouraging conversation and support among participants and others such as family and friends. Group meetings provided motivation and social support, as did participation by coworkers. Self-selected goals, self-selected PA strategies, and recording of steps/d were also important.Conclusions:Given the importance of social support as a mediating variable in changing PA behavior, future pedometer-based programs might benefit from including a group-based component.

scholarly journals An Evolving Model of Best Practice in a Community Physical Activity Program: A Case Study of “Active Herts”

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Shelby Carr ◽  
Amanda Burke ◽  
Angel Marie Chater ◽  
Neil Howlett ◽  
Andy Jones
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Program Delivery ◽  
Activity Program

Background: Community-based physical activity programs typically evolve to respond to local conditions and feedback from stakeholders. Process evaluations are essential for capturing how programs are implemented, yet often fail to capture delivery evolution over time, meaning missed opportunities for capturing lessons learned. Methods: This research paper reports on a staged approach to a process evaluation undertaken within a community-based UK 12-month physical activity program that aimed to capture change and adaptation to program implementation. Twenty-five one-to-one interviews and 12 focus groups took place over the 3 years of program delivery. Participants included program participants, management, and service deliverers. Results: Program adaptations that were captured through the ongoing process evaluation included changes to the design of promotional material, program delivery content, ongoing training in behavior change, and the addition of regular participant community events. The authors address how these strands evolved over program delivery, and how the process evaluation was able to capture them. Conclusion: The pragmatic evaluation approach enabled changes in response to the local context, as well as improvements in the program to be captured in a timely manner, allowing the delivery to be responsive and the evaluation flexible.

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