An Evaluation of a Classroom Science Intervention Designed to Extend the Bicycle Helmet Safety Message

Autor/inn/en	McPherson, Moira N.; Marsh, Pamela K.; Montelpare, William J.; Van Barneveld, Christina; Zerpa, Carlos E.
Titel	An Evaluation of a Classroom Science Intervention Designed to Extend the Bicycle Helmet Safety Message
Quelle	In: American Journal of Health Education, 40 (2009) 2, S.71-79 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1932-5037
Schlagwörter	Control Groups; Intervention; Health Education; Health Promotion; Safety; Safety Equipment; Knowledge Level; Public Health; Data Analysis; Grade 7; Program Descriptions; Physics; Student Attitudes; Tests; Questionnaires; Comparative Analysis; Scores; Intention; Teaching Methods; Foreign Countries; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gesundheitsaufklärung; Gesundheitsbildung; Gesundheitserziehung; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Sicherheit; Sicherheitstechnik; Wissensbasis; Gesundheitswesen; Auswertung; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Physik; Schülerverhalten; Examination; Prüfung; Examen; Fragebogen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ausland; Kanada
Abstract	Background: Wizards of Motion is a program of curriculum delivery through which experts in Kinesiology introduce grade 7 students to applications of physics for human movement. The program is linked closely to Ministry of Education curriculum requirements but includes human movement applications and data analysis experiences. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate students' head safety knowledge and attitudes toward helmet use after participating in the program. Methods: Data were collected from five grade 7 classrooms. Two classrooms (n = 37) receiving the program, while three classrooms, (n = 37) formed the control group (no intervention). Results on the Knowledge Test, and the Student Helmet Use Questionnaire were compared between intervention and control students. Results: A significant pre-post change in level of knowledge scores was observed in the intervention group. Likewise, intervention group students showed a significant increase in their intention to wear a helmet in future. Discussion: The successful program delivery illustrated the usefulness of linking public health promotion to standard classroom curriculum. Translation to Health Education Practice: This program exemplified the fundamental elements of knowledge translation and knowledge development, and is therefore recommended as a positive approach to delivering the public health message of helmet use for head safety. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10