scholarly journals Building Evidence, Building Community: The Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (PAPREN)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-168
Author(s):  
Stephenie Lemon ◽  
Karin Valentine Goins ◽  
Emily Ussery ◽  
Kenneth Rose ◽  
Jamie Chriqui
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Building Community

scholarly journals Advancing Translation and Dissemination Research and Practice Through the Physical Activity Policy Research Network Plus

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keshia M. Pollack ◽  
Thomas L. Schmid ◽  
Amanda L. Wilson ◽  
Eric Schulman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Dissemination Research ◽  
Physical Activity Policy

scholarly journals The Impact of the Physical Activity Policy Research Network

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. S224-S227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia M. Manteiga ◽  
Amy A. Eyler ◽  
Cheryl Valko ◽  
Ross C. Brownson ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
The Impact

Understanding Policies and Physical Activity: Frontiers of Knowledge to Improve Population Health

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (s1) ◽  
pp. S9-S12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Eyler ◽  
Ross Brownson ◽  
Tom Schmid ◽  
Michael Pratt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Policy Impact ◽  
Improve Population Health ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Future Work

With increasing evidence of the detrimental effects of physical inactivity, there is interest in enhancing research on policies that may influence physical activity in communities. Given the potential policy impact, a framework that organized and conceptualized policy interventions and priorities for public health efforts to promote physical activity was developed. In addition, the Physical Activity Policy Research Network (PAPRN) was formed as a way to operationalize the contents of the framework. Recommendations for future work in this area include enhancing transdisciplinary collaborations, raising the priority of policy evaluation, studying policies at all levels, and emphasizing dissemination of findings.

School Physical Activity Policy Assessment

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 496-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica A.F. Lounsbery ◽  
Thomas L. McKenzie ◽  
James R. Morrow ◽  
Kathryn A. Holt ◽  
Ronald G. Budnar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
School Policy ◽  
After School Programs ◽  
After School ◽  
Policy Assessment ◽  
Perfect Agreement ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background:Physical activity (PA) levels in schools vary widely, and there is interest in studying how student PA accrual relates to school policy and environmental conditions. School PA policy research, however, is in its infancy and generalizable measurement tools do not exist. We developed and assessed reliability of items on the School Physical Activity Policy Assessment (S-PAPA), an instrument designed to assess school PA policy related to physical education (PE), recess, and other opportunities.Methods:To develop items, we perused associated literature, examined existing instruments, and consulted school policy makers. For test-retest reliability assessment, 31 elementary school PE teachers completed the survey twice, 14 days apart.Results:S-PAPA uses open-ended, dichotomous, multichotomous, and checklist formatting and has 3 modules: 1) Physical Education (47 items), 2) Recess (27 items), and 3) Other Before, During, and After School Programs (15 items). Responses to more than 95% of items were highly related between Times 1 and 2. Generally, physical education and recess items had fair to substantial levels of agreement, and items about other school PA programs had fair to perfect agreement.Conclusions:Test-retest results suggest S-PAPA items are reliable and useful in assessing PA policies in elementary schools.

A Framework for Physical Activity Policy Research

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. S20-S29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Schmid ◽  
Michael Pratt ◽  
Lindsay Witmer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Control And Prevention

Background:Although policy approaches are traditionally an important element of public health efforts to address major health problems, public health policy around physical activity remains poorly defined and developed.Methods:After extensive literature searches and reviews of policy frameworks developed for other public health issues such as tobacco control and injury prevention, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted a series of workshops and discussions on physical activity policy.Results:A simple model describing relationships among policy, the environment, behavior, and health was developed, a framework for organizing and conceptualizing policy interventions was described, and priorities for public health efforts to promote physical activity were proposed.Conclusions:An expanded focus on physical activity policy interventions is warranted, and such efforts can complement physical activity promotion efforts at other levels. The addition of researchers with expertise in the policy sciences will enhance the work of existing multidisciplinary teams.

Diversity in teachers’ approaches to movement integration: A qualitative study of lower secondary school teachers’ perceptions of a state school reform involving daily physical activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 429-447
Author(s):  
Henrik Taarsted Jørgensen ◽  
Sine Agergaard ◽  
Michalis Stylianou ◽  
Jens Troelsen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
School Reform ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Danish School ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Movement Integration

In the context of implementing a physical activity policy as part of a national school reform in Denmark, the purpose of this study was to explore lower secondary teachers’ interpretations and perceptions of the physical activity policy with a focus on movement integration. In total, 14 teachers from four different schools were selected to take part in this qualitative study, which involved semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews, go-along observations and informal interviews. A thematic analysis framework was employed to identify and describe patterns of meaning within data. The findings showed substantial diversity among teachers’ interpretations and perceptions of movement integration, and consequently a lack of definitional clarity regarding movement integration and a possible misalignment between policy and practice. Teachers’ perceptions and interpretations of movement integration were influenced by other and more prioritised policies and discourses regarding academic achievement, as well as by intrapersonal, interpersonal and institutional factors. The findings also suggested a lack of support and collaboration within the school and provided insights into the strengths and weaknesses associated with the autonomy afforded in the Danish school reform.

scholarly journals The added value of using the HEPA PAT for physical activity policy monitoring: a four-country comparison

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gelius ◽  
◽  
Sven Messing ◽  
Sarah Forberger ◽  
Jeroen Lakerveld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Physical Activity Monitoring ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Monitoring Framework ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Background Public policy is increasingly recognized as an important component of physical activity promotion. This paper reports on the current status of physical activity policy development and implementation in four European countries based on the Health-Enhancing Physical Activity Policy Audit Tool (HEPA PAT) developed by WHO. It compares the findings to previous studies and discusses the general utility of this tool and its unique features in relation to other instruments. Methods The study was conducted as part of the Policy Evaluation Network (www.jpi-pen.eu) in Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Poland. Data collection built upon information obtained via the EU Physical Activity Monitoring Framework survey, additional desk research and expert opinion. Data analysis employed Howlett’s policy cycle framework to map and compare national physical activity policies in the four countries. Results In all countries under study, policy agenda-setting is influenced by prevalence data from national health monitoring systems, and the sport and/or health sector takes the lead in policy formulation. Key policy documents were located mainly in the health sector but also in sport, urban design and transport. Physical activity programmes implemented to meet policy objectives usually cover a broad range of target groups, but currently only a small selection of major policies are evaluated for effectiveness. National experts made several suggestions to other countries wishing to establish physical activity policies, e.g. regarding cross-sectoral support and coordination, comprehensive national action plans, and monitoring/surveillance. Conclusions This study provides a detailed overview of physical activity policies in the four countries. Results show that national governments are already very active in the field but that there is room for improvement in a number of areas, e.g. regarding the contribution of sectors beyond sport and health. Using the HEPA PAT simultaneously in four countries also showed that procedures and timelines have to be adapted to national contexts. Overall, the instrument can make an important contribution to understanding and informing physical activity policy, especially when used as an add-on to regular monitoring tools like the EU HEPA Monitoring Framework.

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