Issue:
In response to the decline in physical activity (PA) among children and youth, the Ontario government implemented the Daily Physical Activity (DPA) Policy in 2005. However, there are numerous gaps in literature surrounding DPA implementation fidelity thereby establishing the need to conduct a process evaluation study, which will aim to address some of these gaps. The study will be carried out by Public Health Ontario (PHO) and the findings will be used to advise Ontario’s Ministry of Education of possible ways the policy can be improved upon to better implementation fidelity across Ontario.
Background:
PA is critical for the proper growth and development of children and youth and it can positively impact their physical, mental and social
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Effectiveness will be assessed via whether or not children are achieving the required duration (20 minutes), intensity (sustained MVPA) and frequency (daily instructional time) components of the policy from the perspective of teachers, school administrators, parents, and elementary students. A score will be calculated based on percentage of each component achieved. To explore barriers and facilitators of effective implementation, sub-questions surrounding motivation, accountability, training/competency, confidence, support, time, resources, school environment, and policy prioritization will be queried to …show more content…
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Exercise, food, technology, and money all play a role in causing childhood obesity. Lack of exercise among adolescents has been proven to be the leading cause of childhood obesity. According to a May 2012 Institute of Medicine report, only half of America’s children and one in four teens get enough activity to meet current guidelines (Doheny and Noonman 1). The recommendations call for children to participate in at least 60 minutes of vigorous to moderate physical activity every day (Hendrick 1). “Only four percent of elementary schools, eight percent of middle schools, and two percent of high schools provide daily physical ...
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Every student can take advantage from the longer passing times in the form of moderate exercise benefits. Teachers can continue to help students reap these same benefits in the classroom. The next stage of North High School’s active lifestyle movement
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Over the past decades our culture has changes dramatically. To which our nation was once a physically active nation. Yet now it seems that society discourages physical activity. The human race has been dependent on automobiles, discouraging people to walk or bike, increasing the chance of a poor life-style. Yet there are many factors that affect the achievement and maintenance of a healthy life. Young people are growing into a diverse society, which is characterized by rapid change, inactive work and leisure practices that influence unhealthy behaviors. By incorporating physical activity into peoples daily routine will increase their chances of being healthier, reducing certain diseases and learning how to avoid injuries. Physical education helps students improve their knowledge about health issues and practices that will lead to a more enjoyable life. Students playing and working in a team together develop social skills, teamwork, achieving goals, and development of self-esteem. Overall physical education provides the potential for a better life style.
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Some activity clubs we provide include, dancing, running, jump roping, basketball and soccer clubs, just to name a few. These clubs encourage kids to stay active. Our PE program also sends out monthly newsletters to the parents that give them ways to help their child live a healthy lifestyle. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education states, “Regular physical activity improves functional status and limits disability during the middle and later adult years. Physical activity contributes to quality of life, psychological health, and the ability to meet physical work demands. Physical education can serve as a vehicle for helping students to develop the knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, behavioral skills, and confidence needed to adopt and maintain physically active lifestyles. The outcomes of a quality physical education program include the development of students’ physical competence, health-related fitness, self-esteem, and overall enjoyment of physical activity. These outcomes enable students to make informed decisions and choices about leading a physically active lifestyle. In early years children derive pleasure from movement sensations and experience challenge and joy as they sense a growing competence in their movement ability. Evidence suggests that the level of participation, the degree of skill, and the number of activities mastered as a child directly influences the extent to which children will continue to participate in physical activity as an