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Trial reportBMC public health2025

Feasibility and acceptability of an implementation strategy to enhance use of classroom-based physical activity approaches in elementary schools: a mixed methods study.

Timothy J Walker, Derek W Craig, Christopher D Pfledderer, Matthew Lee, Kempson Onadeko, Emma E Saving, John B Bartholomew, Maria E Fernández

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Trial report in BMC public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05048433 (Developing and Testing an Implementation Strategy for Active Learning to Promote Physical Activity in Children), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Developing and Testing an Implementation Strategy for Active Learning to Promote Physical Activity in Children

TypeinterventionalSponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonRan2023 to 2024Enrolled301ConditionsPhysical ActivityArmsImplementation strategy for active learning to promote physical activity, Usual implementation support
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Authors and funding

8 authors.

Timothy J WalkerCenter for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA. Timothy.J.Walker@uth.tmc.edu.
Derek W CraigCenter for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.
Christopher D PfleddererDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health Austin Location, Austin, TX, USA.
Matthew LeeCenter for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.
Kempson OnadekoCenter for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.
Emma E SavingCenter for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.
John B BartholomewDepartment of Kinesiology, Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA.
Maria E FernándezCenter for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.

Funding

NHLBI NIH HHS 1K01HL151817-01A1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundClassroom-based approaches are an evidence-based way to improve children's physical activity; however, they are inconsistently implemented in schools. We developed MAGIC (Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms), a multifaceted implementation strategy that consists of leadership training, teacher training, and a monthly newsletter to improve use of classroom-based physical activity approaches. The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of MAGIC among elementary school teachers and leaders.

methodsWe used an embedded, convergent mixed methods design. We provided the MAGIC implementation strategy to a partner elementary school. We then administered surveys to teachers to quantitatively examine feasibility and acceptability. The surveys included questions about training attendance, receipt of newsletters, and acceptability based on a theoretical framework of acceptability. We used descriptive statistics to understand feasibility and acceptability trends. We also conducted semi-structured group and individual interviews with teachers and school leaders to understand perspectives about MAGIC components. We used rapid assessment procedures to analyze qualitative data, and multiple integration strategies, including joint displays, to compare quantitative and qualitative findings.

resultsA total of 35 teachers (kindergarten-5

conclusionsThis study provides evidence supporting the feasibility and acceptability of the MAGIC implementation strategy among elementary school teachers and leaders. Future research should test MAGIC among more elementary schools to examine its impact on teacher implementation outcomes and students' physical activity levels.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05048433, registered 9/8/2021, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05048433.

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ExerciseHealth PromotionSchool Health ServicesSchoolsAdultChildFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansLeadershipMaleSchool TeachersSurveys and QuestionnairesTeacher TrainingAcceptabilityClassroom-based physical activityFeasibilityImplementation strategyLeadership trainingMixed methodsTeacher training

Identifiers

PMID41310531
PMCPMC12763913

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