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School-Based Physical Activity Program Implementation Is Enhanced with Support from Community-Based Partners

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Title: School-Based Physical Activity Program Implementation Is Enhanced with Support from Community-Based Partners
Language: English
Authors: Thomas Packebush (ORCID 0009-0001-1107-190X), Katherine Ahern, Barbara Brody, Katherine Gunter (ORCID 0000-0002-0031-2982)
Source: Journal of School Health. 2025 95(1):26-33.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Kindergarten
Primary Education
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Education, Evidence Based Practice, Program Implementation, Kindergarten, Elementary School Students, Partnerships in Education, School Policy, Health Promotion, Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
DOI: 10.1111/josh.13531
ISSN: 0022-4391
1746-1561
Abstract: Background: School-based physical activity (PA) programs are an equitable, evidence-based approach to combat health and PA disparities. This study examined factors associated with implementation of BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0), a K-5 school-based PA program, and examined how support from Cooperative Extension via Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) partners influenced implementation. Methods: Teachers in schools receiving BEPA 2.0 trainings were surveyed about program use 3-6 months post-training. Descriptive and chi-square analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationships between implementation factors (e.g., training, support, barriers) and program delivery. Logistic regression was used to summarize the odds of program delivery related to implementation factors. Findings: Responses were returned by 355 teachers. The odds of program delivery among trained respondents were 2.64 (1.22, 5.47) times the odds among untrained respondents. Most implementors (72.4%) provided activities 1-2 times/week. More frequent implementation (= 3 times/week) [OR = 2.43 (1.27, 4.73)] and fewer barriers were reported among those who received support from SNAP-Ed partners (p = 0.01). Implications for School Health Policy, Practice, and Equity: SNAP-Ed program partnerships should be considered when implementing school-based strategies to increase PA opportunities for vulnerable youth. Conclusions: High PA program implementation among trained teachers was enhanced with partner support.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1457638
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