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Introducing physically active lessons in UK secondary schools: feasibility study and pilot cluster-randomised
Catherine Gammon1, Katie Morton1, Andrew Atkin1,2
1MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
BMJ Open
|May 9, 2019
Summary
Physically Active Lessons (PAL) training for teachers showed mixed acceptability and no preliminary effectiveness in reducing student sedentary time. Further review of the training program is needed before continuation.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Public Health
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Sedentary behavior among secondary school students is a growing public health concern.
- Physically Active Lessons (PAL) offer a potential strategy to increase physical activity during the school day.
- Implementing new pedagogical approaches in schools requires understanding teacher feasibility and acceptability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and costs of a Physically Active Lessons (PAL) training program for secondary school teachers.
- To explore the preliminary effectiveness of PAL training in reducing pupils' sedentary time.
Main Methods:
- A feasibility study and a pilot cluster-randomised controlled trial were conducted in East England secondary schools.
- Training involved two after-school sessions for teachers on integrating movement into lessons.
- Quantitative and qualitative data, including accelerometer-assessed activity and observations, were collected from students and teachers.
Main Results:
- Teachers reported mixed acceptability of PAL training and delivery, with some aspects needing review.
- Students and assistant head teachers reported good acceptability of the intervention.
- Preliminary effectiveness for reducing students' sedentary time was not demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- The current PAL training program requires review due to mixed teacher acceptability and lack of demonstrated effectiveness.
- The findings do not support the continuation of research with the existing intervention.
- Further research is needed to refine PAL interventions for effective implementation in secondary schools.
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