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Research Brief: Physical Activity Trends Among Incarcerated Youth During a Sport Leadership Program
Zachary Wahl-Alexander1, Jennifer M Jacobs
1Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
Family & Community Health
|February 7, 2022
Summary
Sport leadership programs in juvenile detention centers increase physical activity for incarcerated youth. As participation grows, activity levels rise and become more consistent, improving adolescent health opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Sports Science
- Criminology
Background:
- Physical activity is crucial for adolescent well-being.
- Incarcerated youth often lack sufficient physical activity opportunities.
- Sport leadership programs aim to engage this demographic, but their impact on physical activity is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate physical activity levels among incarcerated male youth participating in a sport leadership program.
- To analyze trends in physical activity throughout the program's duration.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 27 incarcerated male adolescents (average age 18.7 years) was studied.
- Physical activity was measured using pedometers over 32 program sessions.
- Step counts per session were recorded and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Participants averaged 3232 steps per session (SD=1245.5).
- Physical activity increased with greater session attendance.
- Variability in activity levels significantly decreased as participants engaged more with the program.
Conclusions:
- Structured sport leadership programs offer valuable physical activity opportunities for incarcerated youth.
- The program demonstrated an upward trend in physical activity and reduced variability among participants.
- Findings highlight the potential of such programs to enhance the health and well-being of justice-involved adolescents.
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