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Physical activity and positive youth development: impact of a school-based program
Kristine A Madsen1, Katherine Hicks, Hannah Thompson
1UCSF, Department of Pediatrics, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA. madsenk@peds.ucsf.edu
The Journal of School Health
|July 12, 2011
Summary
Protective factors and physical activity declined in low-income students. A school program improved participation, problem-solving, and activity, showing potential to reverse negative trends.
Area of Science:
- Youth Development
- Public Health
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Positive youth development factors are linked to better health and education outcomes.
- This study examined trends in these factors and physical activity among low-income students.
- The impact of a school-based program on these trends was also assessed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore trends in protective factors and physical activity in low-income students.
- To determine the effectiveness of a school-based youth development program.
- To identify program impacts on student well-being and physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental time series design (2001-2007) with 158 low-income schools.
- Intervention group (94 schools) received a program promoting physical activity and youth development.
- Control group (64 schools) did not receive the program. Outcomes measured via 5th-grade student surveys.
Main Results:
- Significant annual declines observed in students feeling safe, presence of caring adults, and problem-solving skills.
- Each additional year of program exposure predicted increased meaningful participation, problem-solving skills, and physical activity.
- Six years of program exposure increased scores by one school-level standard deviation.
Conclusions:
- Low-income students experienced significant declines in protective factors from 2001 onwards.
- School-based programs integrating physical activity and youth development can mitigate declines in emotional well-being.
- These programs show promise for increasing physical activity levels in students.
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