Action Schools! BC: A whole-school physical activity model to increase children's physical activity

Nettlefold, Lindsay; McKay, Heather; McGuire, Ashlee; Bredin, Shannon S. D.; Naylor, Patti-Jean

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.278

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“…This result is in line with other studies showing a general increase of cognitive capacities in both children and adults practising PA (de Greef et al, 2019;Rathore & Lom, 2018), since PA enhances cardiovascular activity, increasing the cerebral oxygenation, in turns (Mücke, Ludyga, Colledge & Gerber, 2018;Nettlefold, McKay, McGuire, Warburton, Bredin & Naylor, 2012;.…”

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The positive impact of physical activity on working memory abilities: Evidence from a large Italian pre-adolescent sample

Russo¹,

Ottoboni²,

Tessari³

et al. 2021

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2021 - Autumn Conferences of Sports Science

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Physical activity (PA) is an essential component of people's well-being. Copious evidence argues for its protective effect across individuals' lifespan. However, its role as a factor of enhancement for human cognitive skills is still a matter of study. The present work aims to provide conclusive evidence about PA's role in modulating working memory skills in active pre-adolescent children. By enrolling a large number of participants, we tested the effect of PA on Digit Span Backwards (DSB), a well-consolidated test taxing primarily short-term auditory memory, i.e., less dependent on attention fluctuations. Higher working memory capacity was assumed to emerge in the participants practising PA compared to the less active ones. Moreover, due to the different activities participants reported to practice, we expected that children practising open-skill activities manifested better memory skills than the peers practising closed-skill activities, due to the intrinsic nature of the two forms of exercises. Data supported the previous hypothesis highlighting PA's positive effect; however, they did not keep the assumed differences for open vs closed skills. Results are discussed in the light of the cognitive efforts required to sport beginners, particularly in the light of what they are prompted to code, remember and recall in each step of the proposed exercises.

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The positive impact of physical activity on working memory abilities: Evidence from a large Italian pre-adolescent sample

Russo¹,

Ottoboni²,

Tessari³

et al. 2021

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2021 - Autumn Conferences of Sports Science

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“…Specifically, the Action Schools! BC (AS!BC) choice-based project, implemented across Canada, has demonstrated popularity with teachers, pupils and Governmental parties alike [19], despite demonstrating little long-term effectiveness; especially for boys [20]. The AS!BC intervention is composed of six 'Action zones' including school environment, scheduled P.E., classroom action (mandatory), family and community, extra-curricular and school spirit.…”

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Involving the headteacher in the development of school-based health interventions: A mixed-methods outcome and process evaluation using the RE-AIM framework

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Although interventions delivered in school settings have the potential to improve children's health and well-being, the implementation of effective interventions in schools presents challenges. Previous research suggests facilitating greater autonomy for schools to select interventions aligned to their needs could improve implementation and maintenance. The aim of this mixed-methods outcome and process evaluation was to explore whether involving headteachers in the developmental stages of health interventions influenced adoption, effectiveness (e.g. pupil fitness and physical activity, assessed quantitatively), implementation and maintenance (assessed quantitatively and qualitatively).Three UK primary schools were provided with a choice of five evidence-based physical activity interventions: Playground scrapstore, daily classroom refreshers, alternative afterschool clubs, parent and child afterschool activities and an 'In the Zone' playground intervention. To evaluate the impact of this autonomous approach, semi-structured interviews with headteachers (n = 3), teachers (n = 3), and a private coach, and focus groups with pupils aged 9-11 (n = 6, 31 pupils, 15 boys), were undertaken. This was alongside an outcome and process evaluation, guided by the RE-AIM framework. This study assessed the impacts on adoption, implementation and maintenance of the autonomous approach and the effect on physical activity (seven day accelerometry-GENEActiv) and aerobic fitness (20m shuttle run). All three schools adopted different intervention components; alternative afterschool clubs, parent and child afterschool activities and daily classroom refreshers. Headteachers welcomed greater autonomy in developing school-based interventions and appreciated the more collaborative approach. Mixed results were reported for the effectiveness, implementation and maintenance of the interventions adopted. Allowing pupils choice and promoting a positive school environment were key factors for enhancing engagement.

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Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school-based policies or practices targeting risk factors for chronic disease

Wolfenden

Nathan

Sutherland

et al. 2017

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Given the very low quality of the available evidence, it is uncertain whether the strategies tested improve implementation of the targeted school-based policies or practices, student health behaviours, or the knowledge or attitudes of school staff. It is also uncertain if strategies to improve implementation are cost-effective or if they result in unintended adverse consequences. Further research is required to guide efforts to facilitate the translation of evidence into practice in this setting.

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Action Schools! BC: A whole-school physical activity model to increase children's physical activity

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The positive impact of physical activity on working memory abilities: Evidence from a large Italian pre-adolescent sample

The positive impact of physical activity on working memory abilities: Evidence from a large Italian pre-adolescent sample

Involving the headteacher in the development of school-based health interventions: A mixed-methods outcome and process evaluation using the RE-AIM framework

Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school-based policies or practices targeting risk factors for chronic disease

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