Exploring the acceptability and feasibility of a whole school approach to physical activity in UK primary schools: a qualitative approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

UK Children generally fail to meet physical activity (PA) recommendations. Whole school approaches (WSA) have the potential to impact large numbers of children due to their ubiquitous nature for school wide implementation, however there is limited knowledge regarding primary school PA WSA implementation in the UK. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability and feasibility of a PA WSA in the UK.  METHODS: Semi structured interviews explored research aims with participants. A qualitative description approach was adopted and data were analysed using thematic analysis to draw codes and themes from the data.

Results

Thirteen primary school senior leadership team (SLT) and Physical Education (PE) leads were interviewed. A PA WSA was found acceptable by all partic

SUBMITTER: Jones G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9713977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature