Exploring the feasibility of implementing a pedometer-based physical activity program in primary school settings: a case study of 10,000 steps
| Autor: | Kelly Corry, Cally A Davies, Stephanie. Hall, Corneel Vandelanotte, Mitch J. Duncan, Cindy Hooker |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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media_common.quotation_subject Pilot Projects Health Promotion Walking computer.software_genre Promotion (rank) ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION Humans Medicine Child Exercise Curriculum Qualitative Research School Health Services media_common Community and Home Care Motivation Medical education Schools Multimedia business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Focus group Health promotion Pedometer Community health Female business Inclusion (education) computer Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Scopus-Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 2201-1617 1036-1073 |
| Popis: | Issues Addressed: The school environment provides an ideal setting for physical activity programs. The aim of the current research was to explore the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing program resources from an adult pedometer-based physical activity program (10,000 Steps) into the primary school environment. Methods: 10,000 Steps resources were implemented in three primary schools as a pilot study. Qualitative evaluation of the pilot study included semi-structured interviews with teachers and focus groups with students. Results: Four major themes were identified regarding implementation enablers: pedometers; curriculum inclusion; 10,000 Steps challenges and resources; and motivation and enthusiasm. Conclusions: To achieve a suitable and successful implementation, the 10,000 Steps program and resources need to be adapted for school settings so as to optimise teacher load and curriculum inclusion, and enhance adaptability or flexibility of programs and resources. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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