A Pilot Study of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program in Elementary Schools: Be a Champion!

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In the present study, we sought to determine if a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) delivered using the Be a Champion! (BAC) framework was effective in increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and decreasing sedentary time in elementary school youth.

Methods

We implemented a CSPAP in 3 elementary schools to determine its effectiveness to youth behaviors compared to 2 control schools. Youth physical activity was assessed via accelerometry in spring 2015 and spring 2016 during school hours on school days. Implementation of the BAC components and youth behavior was assessed through direct observation from fall 2015 through winter 2016.

Results

In a multilevel, mixed model examining the effects of intervention, we found no st

SUBMITTER: Moore JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8340912 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature