ERIC Number: EJ1232711
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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An Exploration of Supports for Increasing Classroom Physical Activity within Elementary Schools
Calvert, Hannah G.; Wenner, Julianne A.; Turner, Lindsey
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v12 n1 p1-9 Sep 2019
Classroom-based physical activity (CBPA) can significantly benefit students' health and educational outcomes, but many teachers do not utilize CBPA. This study examined teachers' perceptions about the value and impact of several approaches to support CBPA implementation, and teachers' weekly self-reported CBPA use. Interviews were conducted with 35 classroom teachers (including those using and not using CBPA) at two public elementary schools, and CBPA tracking logs were collected on a weekly basis. Interview transcripts were interpreted through key domains within implementation science. On average, teachers reported using one activity every other day. Interview data revealed that utilizing professional collaboration time for peer-to-peer feedback and getting informal support from the school's physical education teacher both have some promise for increasing implementation of CBPA. However, teachers largely felt these strategies were unnecessary. Explicit administrator support was reported by teachers as the most promising mechanism for increasing their CBPA implementation.
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Health Promotion, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Activities, Teacher Collaboration, Peer Influence, Feedback (Response), Physical Education Teachers, Administrator Role
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Idaho
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A150277