Impact of a school-level intervention on leisure-time physical activity levels on school grounds in under-resourced school districts.

ABSTRACT: Even the best school physical education programs fall short of providing enough physical activity (PA) to meet students' PA guidelines thus increasing PA at other times throughout the school day could help students meet recommended PA levels. Unstructured leisure-time periods during the school day represent an opportunity to promote PA, particularly among students in underserved school districts. Between 2014 and 2018, we partnered with 14 elementary and 5 secondary schools in low-income Latino communities to increase students' leisure time moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Schools received consultation and technical assistance on their wellness policy, and some created wellness committees. Schools selected 1-2 PA/nutrition promotion activities for the academic year. Following

SUBMITTER: Escaron AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8105665 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature