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School Websites: A Physical Education and Physical Activity Content Analysis
David Kahan1, Thomas L McKenzie1
1School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-7251.
The Journal of School Health
|November 11, 2019
Summary
Most private elementary schools have websites, but few effectively promote physical education and physical activity online. Schools should enhance their websites to better support student health and wellness.
Area of Science:
- * Public Health
- * Educational Technology
- * Kinesiology
Background:
- * Schools are crucial for promoting physical activity, yet their online presence in this area is understudied.
- * Understanding how school websites function is key to leveraging them for physical education and activity promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To analyze the content of private elementary school websites regarding physical education and physical activity.
- * To identify factors associated with the presence and prominence of physical activity content on these websites.
Main Methods:
- * A quantitative, cross-sectional, systematic content analysis was performed.
- * The study examined the websites of 990 private elementary schools across 325 California locations.
Main Results:
- * Over 98% of schools had functional websites, but physical education and physical activity content was minimal and not easily found.
- * Website features related to physical activity were predicted by factors such as religious affiliation and dedicated physical education webpages.
Conclusions:
- * Schools are not fully utilizing their websites to inform or promote physical activity.
- * Recommendations include reviewing and optimizing website content to align with promoting student physical activity and health.
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