"We just have to work with what we've got": a qualitative analysis of contextual challenges in facilities and resources for pupil physical activity in English primary schools.

ABSTRACT:

Background

State primary schools present an opportunity to support children's physical activity equitably, however, many school-based physical activity interventions have been unsuccessful. Many interventions have focused on school built environments to increase or measure the physical infrastructure a school has. Yet literature suggests that broader social and institutional factors, such as school policies and staffing, are equally crucial for supporting pupil's physical activity. The aim of this study is to qualitatively explore and assess primary school staff perspectives on the role of school facilities and resources in supporting pupil physical activity and the factors that impact their use.

Methods

We conducted 33 semi-structured interviews with state primary school st

SUBMITTER: House D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846469 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature