Article ; Online: Encouraging "Active Learning": Assessing Implementation of Head Start's Physical Activity Requirements Within the Teaching and Learning Environment.
Journal of physical activity & health
2020 Volume 17, Issue 11, Page(s) 1109–1117
Abstract: Background: Head Start serves over 1 million diverse low-income preschool children and is an ideal setting for developing and implementing obesity prevention efforts, which is expected to have positive impacts on behavior as youth age. This study ... ...
Abstract | Background: Head Start serves over 1 million diverse low-income preschool children and is an ideal setting for developing and implementing obesity prevention efforts, which is expected to have positive impacts on behavior as youth age. This study examined how regional- and state-level Head Start offices have supported implementation of the recently updated physical activity (PA) requirement within the teaching and learning environment Head Start Program Performance Standard (1302.31). Methods: Key informant telephone interviews were conducted with 8 regional- and 36 state-level Head Start representatives. Interviews were recorded and professionally transcribed. Data were coded and analyzed using constant comparative methods in ATLAS.ti (version 8). Audit trails were maintained, and disagreements in codes were discussed and resolved among coders. Results: The following 3 overarching themes emerged: communication, resources and technical assistance, and challenges. Results showed variation in respondent knowledge regarding the Standards. Although regional contacts provide technical assistance, state-level contacts have many information sharing strategies for programs. Implementation challenges included the need for frequent professional development opportunities given staff turnover and low PA competency, and additional PA curricula. Conclusion: Findings can help identify existing or potential strategies that could be adopted more widely or developed to assist Head Start programs incorporate PA into daily activities. |
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MeSH term(s) | Adolescent ; Child, Preschool ; Curriculum ; Exercise ; Humans |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2020-10-16 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
ISSN | 1543-5474 |
ISSN (online) | 1543-5474 |
DOI | 10.1123/jpah.2019-0566 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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