Evaluation of the peer leadership for physical literacy intervention: A cluster randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this research was to develop, implement, and test the efficacy of a theory-driven, evidence-informed peer leadership program for elementary school students (Grade 6 and 7; age 11-12 years) and the Grade 3/4 students with whom they were partnered. The primary outcome was teacher ratings of their Grade 6/7 students' transformational leadership behaviors. Secondary outcomes included: Grade 6/7 students' leadership self-efficacy, as well as Grade 3/4 motivation, perceived competence, general self-concept, fundamental movement skills, school-day physical activity, and program adherence, and program evaluation.

Methods

We conducted a two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial. In 2019, 6 schools comprising 7 teachers, 132 leaders, and 227 grade 3 and 4 stud

SUBMITTER: Hulteen RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9934439 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature