A qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives of before-school physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Engagement in before-school physical activity can potentially enhance health and learning-related outcomes for children and adolescents. However, influencing factors and stakeholder perceptions of before-school physical activity remain under-researched. This qualitative study aimed to examine stakeholder perceptions of: a) the suitability of the before-school segment for physical activity, b) barriers and facilitators associated with before-school physical activity, and c) strategies for schools to support before-school physical activity.

Methods

Twelve focus groups and one interview were conducted with 38 participants from a range of school stakeholder groups-students, parents, teachers, school leaders, external physical activity providers, and school health and

SUBMITTER: Woodforde J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10905879 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature