ERIC Number: EJ1214453
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jun
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Association of Teacher-Level Factors with Implementation of Classroom-Based Physical Activity Breaks
Abi Nader, Patrick; Hilberg, Evan; Schuna, John M., Jr.; John, Deborah H.; Gunter, Katherine B.
Journal of School Health, v89 n6 p435-443 Jun 2019
Background: Classroom-based physical activity (CBPA) breaks are a common strategy to increase elementary school children's physical activity (PA) levels. There is limited research examining how teacher-level factors impact teacher implementation of CBPA breaks. In this study, we assessed the relationship of teacher-level factors with teacher use of a CBPA resource. Methods: We randomized 6 elementary schools in rural Oregon into control (N = 3) or intervention (N = 3) conditions. Each teacher at intervention schools received the CBPA resource. Teachers at control schools received 1 CBPA-Toolkit per grade level to share, and received no training. We surveyed teachers on their use of the toolkit, implementation support and self-efficacy, and value for PA. Logistic regression was used to examine the odds of toolkit use by teacher-level factors. Results: Among survey respondents (N = 83), 57% were self-identified toolkit users and 48% attended a training. Training participation and teacher implementation self-efficacy were associated with greater odds of using the toolkit (odds ratio, OR = 7.76 [95% confidence interval, CI = 1.39-43.19] and OR = 5.54 [95% CI = 1.24-23.87], respectively). Conclusion: CBPA tools supported with training aimed at developing teachers' implementation self-efficacy increased the likelihood of teachers employing CBPA tools.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Physical Activity Level, Teacher Role, Elementary School Teachers, Classroom Environment, Self Efficacy, Faculty Development, Training, Classroom Techniques
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA)
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
Grant or Contract Numbers: 20116800130020