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ERIC Number: EJ1318246
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jul
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-5024
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"#HealthyKidsQuarantined": Supporting Schools and Families with Virtual Physical Activity, Physical Education, and Nutrition Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Whalen, Laurel; Barcelona, Jeanne; Centeio, Erin; McCaughtry, Nathan
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v40 n3 p503-507 Jul 2021
When COVID-19 shuttered Michigan schools, 52 elementary and middle schools statewide were in various stages of implementation of comprehensive health programs, including the integration of physical activity, physical education, and nutrition education. To support the transition to a virtual learning environment, "#HealthyKidsQuarantined" was launched, providing virtual physical activity, physical education, and nutrition education curriculum and resources. Content was distributed weekly via e-mail to teachers and families alongside a daily social media campaign that disseminated resources to a national audience. Results identified significant content usage by schools (21,300 views/downloads) and engagement through social media (9,800 views/downloads). Teachers, students, and families expressed value in the health content provided, stating it was a support needed in a time of chaos. This study suggests that providing virtual health content may be a feasible way to sustain school and family investment in comprehensive youth health. Furthermore, by utilizing multiple dissemination strategies, virtual programming may be an effective mechanism to expand reach.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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