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Engaging Community Providers to Create More Active After-School Environments: Results From the Ontario CATCH Kids Club Implementation Project.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21350259     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: This paper evaluates the impact of a large-scale, community agency-driven initiative to increase physical activity (PA) in after-school programs in Ontario. In 2008, the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club (BGC) introduced CATCH Kids Club (CKC) into 330 after-school program sites.
METHODS: This study assessed the impact of the intervention on the quality and quantity of PA using a pretest/posttest quasi-experimental research design with a comparison non-CKC group. Data were collected at baseline (September 2008) and postintervention (May/June 2009) using the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT).
RESULTS: Nearly all sites, with the exception of the BGC baseline program (a sports program) achieved greater than 50% of time spent in MVPA. Significant differences were not found between levels of MVPA at CKC and comparison sites (59.3% vs. 64.2%), or at CKC sites at baseline versus postintervention (59.3% vs. 52.1%). BGC sites had significantly higher levels MVPA in CKC programs than in sports programs (70.8% vs. 35.2%). In postimplementation interviews, leaders reported general support but some mixed reactions related to how the program was received by participants.
CONCLUSIONS: This paper offers support for PA programs that focus on inclusivity and enjoyment and emphasize the important role of staff competency.
Authors:
Erin K Sharpe; Scott Forrester; James Mandigo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of physical activity & health     Volume:  8 Suppl 1     ISSN:  1543-3080     ISO Abbreviation:  J Phys Act Health     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-25     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101189457     Medline TA:  J Phys Act Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S26-31     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Dept of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
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