Utilizing Wisconsin Afterschool Programs to Increase Physical Activity in Youth

Autor/inn/en	Cavanagh, Bradley D.; Meinen, Amy
Titel	Utilizing Wisconsin Afterschool Programs to Increase Physical Activity in Youth
Quelle	In: Journal of School Health, 85 (2015) 10, S.697-703 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4391
DOI	10.1111/josh.12299
Schlagwörter	After School Programs; Obesity; Health Promotion; Physical Activity Level; Interviews; Comparative Analysis; Coding; Literature Reviews; Expertise; Change Strategies; Educational Improvement; Educational Resources; Barriers; Life Style; Program Effectiveness; Wisconsin + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? After school education; After-school programs; Program; Programs; Programme; Außerschulische Jugendbildung; Programm; Adipositas; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Codierung; Programmierung; Expert appraisal; Lösungsstrategie; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Bildungsmittel; Lebensstil
Abstract	Background: Approximately 31.7% of children in the United States are overweight or obese. Interventions in the afterschool setting may help combat childhood obesity. Research exists on interventions in school settings, but a few data exist for interventions about afterschool programs. This study investigates increasing physical activity (PA) in Wisconsin afterschool programs. Methods: A literature review was used to develop key informant interviews. Utilizing a constant comparative method, interview data were coded and themes were identified. The themes, literature review, and expert opinions were used to formulate recommendations for improving PA in afterschool programs. Results: Programs had success in utilizing different resources to improve PA. Key barriers to improving PA included grant-imposed academic restrictions, the need for provider education, fears of conflict and competitiveness, and a lack of understanding between health and sedentariness. Conclusions: There is a clear need for additional exploration into improving PA in Wisconsin afterschool programs. This study resulted in specific recommendations to increase PA in afterschool programming, including utilizing school wellness policies and staff professional development to improve PA in afterschool programs. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01