Pilot Study on Satisfaction in Children and Adolescents after a Comprehensive Educational Program on Healthy Habits
Noelia Belando-Pedreño1, Marta Eulalia Blanco-García1, José L Chamorro1,2
1Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain.
Nutrients
|March 11, 2023
Summary
The "MotivACTION" program successfully enhanced primary schoolchildren's emotional and interpersonal skills, healthy physical activity, and Mediterranean diet adherence. Participants reported high satisfaction and improved well-being after the engaging educational experience.
Area of Science:
- Education Sciences
- Physical-Sports Education
Background:
- Need for educational programs promoting emotional competencies (ECs), interpersonal competencies (ICs), healthy physical activity (NAFS), and Mediterranean diet adherence (ADM).
- Existing gap in integrated programs addressing these key areas in primary education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement an intervention program named "MotivACTION" focusing on intra- and interpersonal competencies, nutritional education, and corporality.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and participant satisfaction of the "MotivACTION" program.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 80 primary schoolchildren (ages 8-14) from the Community of Madrid.
- Development and implementation of the "MotivACTION: Feed your SuperACTION" workshop.
- Utilized an ad-hoc questionnaire to assess participant perception of the program's usefulness.
Main Results:
- High participant satisfaction with the "MotivACTION" educational program.
- Children demonstrated ability to create healthy menus and engaged positively with physical activity integrated with learning.
- Preliminary findings indicate improved mood and happiness among participants post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- The "MotivACTION" program shows promise in fostering holistic development in schoolchildren.
- The integrated approach combining competencies, nutrition, and physical activity is well-received by participants.
- Further research is warranted to confirm long-term impacts on health behaviors and competencies.
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