Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yeonhak Jung, Sheri L. Burson, Christine Julien, Dylan F. Bray, Darla M. Castelli
Summary: This study describes the development of a school-based physical activity program using an integrative approach, with the Self-Determination Theory playing a crucial role in motivating students. The program, Project SMART, is an online educational game designed to promote physical activity and encourage healthy decision-making skills with the support of peers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Aaron Simpson, Michael Rosenberg, Brodie Ward, Ashleigh L. Thornton, Amanda Derbyshire, Ben Jackson
Summary: This study investigated the effects of an online professional development program on primary school teachers' physical literacy knowledge and application. The results showed that teachers who participated in the program scored significantly higher in physical literacy outcomes compared to those who received online resources or continued with normal practice. This study highlights the importance of targeted online professional development for improving physical literacy instructional outcomes among primary school teachers.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gareth Jones, Kim Longbon, Sarah Williams
Summary: This study investigated the acceptability and feasibility of implementing a PA WSA in the UK. The findings showed that the PA WSA was acceptable to all participants, but implementation was questioned without other significant mechanisms in place. The study recommends aligning PA WSAs with whole-school health policy and improvement plans, and highlights the importance of SLT backing for successful implementation. Further research is needed to explore the best implementation methods.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Attilio Carraro, Alessandra Colangelo, Giampaolo Santi, Cristiana Conti, Marco Petrini, Erica Gobbi
Summary: Most adolescents in industrialized countries are physically inactive, and effective actions are needed to address this issue. This study presents a protocol for a project called PE4MOVE, which provides internet-supported professional training to physical education teachers in central Italy. The project aims to increase teachers' knowledge and competences in promoting students' physical activity through a continuing professional development training. The study will also assess the impact of the project on teachers' variables related to physical activity promotion, as well as students' approach to physical activity, activity levels, and physical fitness.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gerson Ferrari, Leandro F. M. Rezende, Alex A. Florindo, Gregore I. Mielke, Maria Fernanda Tourinho Peres
Summary: The study found that physical activity facilities and school environment are associated with total physical activity and domain-specific physical activity in adolescents. Schools with more sports courts, swimming pools, running tracks, and bike racks were more positively associated with adolescents' total physical activity levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Niklas Gericke, Tomas Torbjornsson
Summary: This study examines how school improvement in conjunction with a teacher professional development (TPD) project has affected the implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) in five Swedish schools. It was found that ESD transformation was more successful in schools with higher levels of moral capital. Three conclusions regarding the implementation of ESD were drawn.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Emma Jaymes, Collin A. Webster
Summary: This study examines a whole-of-school approach used by a secondary school in England for physical activity promotion. Participants included school leaders, teachers, students, and parents. The study identifies five key physical activity opportunities and uncovers four themes related to these opportunities. It highlights the importance of targeting multiple levels of influence when implementing whole-of-school physical activity programming.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ambra Gentile, Valerio Giustino, Olga Rodriguez-Ferran, Alessandra La Marca, Giuseppa Compagno, Antonino Bianco, Giuseppe Battaglia, Marianna Alesi
Summary: Inclusive physical activity games at school are important for teachers dealing with students with disabilities. Attitude toward inclusion, social desirability, self-efficacy, and familiarity play important roles in using these games in schools, with differences observed among different grade levels of teachers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Russell Jago, Ruth Salway, Danielle House, Michael Beets, David Revalds Lubans, Catherine Woods, Frank de Vocht
Summary: Physical activity is crucial for children's health, but many fail to meet recommended levels. Current school-based interventions have limited impact, so alternative approaches are needed. The school context, including setting, staff, and demographics, is often ignored but plays a key role in intervention effectiveness. We propose flexible interventions tailored to specific contexts and alternative evaluation designs to better consider context and outcomes. Considering school context can help improve the development and implementation of physical activity interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Anette Forssten Seiser, Anna Mogren, Niklas Gericke, Teresa Berglund, Daniel Olsson
Summary: This study explores the role of school leadership in implementing education for sustainable development (ESD) in Swedish schools using a whole school approach. It highlights the importance of enhancing a school's capacity for improvement and organizing practice architectures to enable this approach. It also discusses the significance of time and endurance in the process.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesca Latino, Francesco Tafuri
Summary: This brief review aims to summarize the literature on the impact of physical activity interventions on cognitive function and academic performance. The research included different physical activity settings and suggested that physical activity produces important changes in the brain, which mediate enhancements in cognitive performance and academic achievement. The purpose of this work is to analyze how physical activity can improve cognitive health and academic performance among school-age children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nora Wiium
Summary: This study investigated the associations between physical education grades and the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development as well as healthy behaviors in Norwegian high school students. Results showed positive correlations between physical education grades and four of the 5Cs, as well as an increased likelihood of engaging in physical activity and vegetable consumption with higher physical education grades.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Yerbol Sarmurzin, Gulbakhyt Menlibekova, Ainur Orynbekova
Summary: This article explores the professional development of school principals in Kazakhstan and finds that professional preparation is crucial for school principals and current professional development programs do not meet their needs.
ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION RESEARCHER
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jaimie M. McMullen, Jouni Kallio, Tuija H. Tammelin
Summary: This study explores and describes the best practices of active secondary schools by investigating three schools from different countries. The common themes identified at each site include an established school-based leader, support from the school community, and many available physical activity opportunities.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Laila El-Hamamsy, Emilie-Charlotte Monnier, Sunny Avry, Morgane Chevalier, Barbara Bruno, Jessica Dehler Zufferey, Francesco Mondada
Summary: Sustaining changes in teachers' practices is crucial for the success of curricular reforms, including Digital Education. However, there is a lack of long-term studies on the factors impacting teachers' sustained uptake of DE pedagogical content. In this study, we examine how in-service teachers sustained a primary school DE reform and identify critical sustainability-factors. The findings highlight the importance of perceived usefulness, ease of implementation, and support in schools for the sustainability of the reform.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Leah R. Ketcheson, Erin E. Centeio, Erin E. Snapp, Hayley B. McKown, Jeffrey J. Martin
Summary: The results suggest that individualized attention on gross motor function may help to improve motor skills for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, changes in motor skills significantly predict changes in physical activity levels for these children.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Erin E. Centeio, Cheryl Somers, E. Whitney G. Moore, Noel Kulik, Alex Garn, Nate McCaughtry
Summary: The study found that a comprehensive health program can improve students' academic achievement, especially in reading and math. The intervention group of fifth-grade students showed significantly higher reading and math scores compared to the control group, indicating the positive impact of the health intervention on academic performance.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kevin Mercier, Erin Centeio, Alex Garn, Heather Erwin, Risto Marttinen, John Foley
Summary: The study examined the experiences of physical education teachers in the United States during remote instruction due to COVID-19, revealing various challenges faced by teachers in terms of technology access and teaching effectiveness. Teachers from different regions and school levels encountered different issues in delivering remote PE instruction.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jeanne Barcelona, Erin Centeio, Paige Arvidson, Kowsar Hijazi
Summary: The study found that in the whole-of-school program (transitioned to virtual format), there were positive relationships between parental support for physical activity and student engagement, as well as positive relationships between students' self-efficacy and healthy eating behaviors.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Erin Centeio, Kevin Mercier, Alex Garn, Heather Erwin, Risto Marttinen, John Foley
Summary: The study investigated physical education teachers' perceptions of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and their needs for future support. Analysis of the data led to three main themes: teachers' proud moments, obstacles faced, and future challenges, providing valuable insights for improving online physical education and supporting teachers in virtual teaching environments.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Meredith A. Whitley, Alan L. Smith, Travis E. Dorsch, Matthew T. Bowers, Erin E. Centeio
Summary: Experts call for a redesign of the youth sport system in the United States to better safeguard and promote the well-being of young people. By proposing changes across multiple levels of influence, such as individual, family, school, and organization, the goal is to provide quality youth sport to all young people in the country.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION RECREATION AND DANCE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jeanne M. Barcelona, Erin E. Centeio, Kowsar Hijazi, Christine Pedder
Summary: Given the sedentary behavior among youth, this study examined the influence of the D-SHINES intervention on classroom teachers' efficacy towards providing classroom physical activity (PA) breaks. Quantitative results showed an increase in teacher efficacy and indicated that general and institutional efficacy predicted higher PA breaks offered. Qualitative findings highlighted the importance of considering institutional, student, and educational factors in enhancing teachers' facilitation of PA breaks. Designing interventions that focus on teacher efficacy may be an effective way to increase PA breaks in schools.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Virginia C. Hodges, Erin E. Centeio, Charles F. Morgan
Summary: This study conducted an updated systematic review to determine the current benefits of school recess. Results showed that recess provided academic, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, physical, and social benefits for school-aged children. Schools can improve overall student health and belonging by redesigning and implementing daily recess.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kevin Mercier, Kelly Simonton, Erin Centeio, Jeanne Barcelona, Alex Garn
Summary: This study focuses on the relationship between attitudes toward physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) with behavioral intention and behavior. The results show that positive PA attitudes are the most predictive factor of intention. These findings provide guidance for developing learning experiences aimed at promoting attitudes toward PA.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hayley B. McKown, Erin E. Centeio, Jeanne M. Barcelona, Christine Pedder, E. Whitney G. Moore, Heather E. Erwin
Summary: This study aims to determine classroom teachers' self-efficacy towards, and perceptions of, physical activity in the classroom. Through the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, the study found differences in teachers' overall efficacy, student barrier efficacy, institutional efficacy, and educational efficacy. The qualitative analysis revealed themes of implementation barriers, teacher preparation, and knowledge and intentionality. The results provide further evidence of the disconnect that exists for classroom teachers and offer insights into their perceptions of and self-efficacy towards physical activity in the classroom.
HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Jeanne Barcelona, Erin Centeio, Sharon Phillips, Dara Gleeson, Kevin Mercier, John Foley, Kelly Simonton, Alex Garn
Summary: This study explores teacher and principal perceptions and implementation of physical activity breaks in elementary schools. Results suggest that classroom physical activity breaks are influenced by multiple factors across varied levels of the social-ecological model. Understanding this relationship can inform future professional development to increase the provision of classroom physical activity breaks among teachers.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brian Dauenhauer, Taemin Ha, Collin Webster, Heather Erwin, Erin Centeio, Jillian Papa, Charlene Burgeson
Summary: The study found that the personal PA values and behaviors of school principals have some influence on the presence of an active school, but are not decisive factors. The years of experience and school contextual factors of school principals are more effective predictors of the presence of an active school.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Erin E. Centeio, Yeonhak Jung, Darla M. Castelli
Summary: This study used the Health Belief Model to investigate preservice teacher attributes and attitudes toward providing physical activity opportunities in schools. The findings showed that preservice teachers who engage in healthy behaviors and have positive attitudes toward physical activity are more likely to take action and promote physical activity for their students.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Erin E. Centeio, Jeanne M. Barcelona, Kevin Mercier, Aaron Hart, John T. Foley
Summary: The purpose of this study was to understand the influence of the Varsity Brands Believe in You Student Empowerment Program on students' social emotional learning behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the program had positive effects on self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills. However, further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and implications of the program on student social emotional learning behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
H. E. A. T. H. E. R. ERWIN, E. R. I. N. CENTEIO, J. U. L. I. A. N. REED, P. E. T. E. R. STOEPKER
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION RECREATION AND DANCE
(2022)
