| A process evaluation of an outreach physical activity program in an inner-city primary school. | |
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PMID: 21918238 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: Inner-city schools experience substantial difficulties in providing sufficient physical activity opportunities for their pupils. This study evaluated the Y-Active, an outreach physical activity and well-being program delivered in an inner-city primary school in London, UK by a third-sector partner. METHODS: A process evaluation focusing on perceived effectiveness and implementation issues was conducted using qualitative case-study methodology. Semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils (N = 17, age range = 9 to 11 years), Y-Active sports leaders (N = 4), the school head teacher, class teachers (N = 2), and the Y-Active administrator. Transcripts were thematically analyzed and multiple informant and analyst triangulation performed. RESULTS: The Y-Active leaders created a positive learning environment supporting autonomy, balancing discipline and structure and providing self-referenced feedback, excellence in tuition and a strong focus on fun and praise. Pupils reported improvements in self-confidence and competence, self-discipline and interpersonal relationships. School staff and Y-Active leaders highlighted that their partnership was built on trust, top-down leadership support and open lines of communication between the provider and the school. CONCLUSIONS: Collaboration between third sector service providers and inner-city schools represents a promising means of increasing children's physical activity and well-being. |
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Afroditi Stathi; Simon J Sebire |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of physical activity & health Volume: 8 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1543-5474 ISO Abbreviation: J Phys Act Health Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-09-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189457 Medline TA: J Phys Act Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S239-48 Citation Subset: IM |
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Dept of Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom. |
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