The Physical Activity Leader and Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Effectiveness

Abstract

Study aim: Two thirds of children are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity. A solution to physical inactivity is Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming (CSPAP). Little is known regarding the impact of a school’s physical activity leader on CSPAP effectiveness. Therefore, this study explored changes in physical activity accumulated during school hours in CSPAP schools being led by the physical education teacher compared to a stand-alone physical activity leader.

Keywords

• coordinated school health programs
• child/adolescent health
• health promotion
• physical activity/exercise