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ArticleEvaluation and program planning2022

Understanding implementation strategies to support classroom-based physical activity approaches in elementary schools: A qualitative study.

Timothy J Walker, Jacob Szeszulski, Michael C Robertson, Paula M Cuccaro, Maria E Fernandez

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Timothy J WalkerUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, 7000 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Timothy.J.Walker@uth.tmc.edu.
Jacob SzeszulskiUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, 7000 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Jacob.Szeszulski@uth.tmc.edu.
Michael C RobertsonUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, 7000 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA; MD Anderson Cancer Center, Center for Energy Balance, Department of Behavioral Science, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Michael.C.Robertson@uth.tmc.edu.
Paula M CuccaroUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, 7000 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Paula.M.Cuccaro@uth.tmc.edu.
Maria E FernandezUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, 7000 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Maria.E.Fernandez@uth.tmc.edu.

Funding

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE EDUCATION--CANCER PREVENTION/CONTROLR25CA057712 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI MULLEN, PATRICIA DOLAN · 1992 to 2017
$8.6M
UTMB WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAMK12HD052023 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR GALVESTON · PI BERENSON, ABBEY B · 2005 to 2023
$8.1M
Cancer Prevention and Control Research Training and Career Development ProgramT32CA057712 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Maria Eulalia Fernandez · 2018 to 2026
$3.2M
Development and Validation of a Measure of Organizational Readiness (motivation x capacity) for ImplementationR01CA228527 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI FERNANDEZ, MARIA EULALIA · 2019 to 2023
$3.1M
Developing And Testing An Implementation Strategy For Active Learning To Promote Physical Activity In ChildrenK01HL151817 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI WALKER, TIMOTHY JAMES · 2021 to 2024
$567k
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA228527NCI NIH HHS R25 CA057712NCI NIH HHS T32 CA057712NHLBI NIH HHS K01 HL151817NICHD NIH HHS K12 HD052023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundClassroom-based physical activity approaches can improve children's physical activity levels during school. However, the implementation of these approaches remains a challenge. The purpose of this study was to examine implementation strategies to support the delivery of classroom-based physical activity approaches from the perspectives of elementary school staff.

methodsWe conducted individual interviews with elementary school staff from a mid-sized school district in Texas. Interviews lasted approximately 60 min and were audio recorded and transcribed for analyses. We used directed content analysis and an iterative categorization approach to identify emerging themes related to implementation strategies.

resultsWe interviewed 15 participants (4 classroom teachers, 4 physical education teachers, 3 assistant principals, and 4 principals) about implementation strategies supporting classroom-based physical activity approaches. Four prominent themes related to implementation strategies emerged: 1) the role of program champions, 2) the use and function of staff training, 3) the importance of strategic planning, and 4) the use of positive reinforcements to support implementation.

conclusionsResults highlight the need for multiple implementation strategies to support the delivery of classroom-based physical activity approaches. Results also highlight potential mechanisms through which the implementation strategies operate. This information is valuable to future planning efforts for classroom-based physical activity approaches.

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ExerciseSchoolsChildHumansPhysical Education and TrainingProgram EvaluationSchool Health ServicesSchool TeachersImplementationImplementation strategyPhysical activitySchool

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