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Public Health and School Health Partnership for a Web-Based Physical Activity Resource.

Kristen Welker¹, Carol Cox²

¹The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.

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|December 12, 2024

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Public health and school professionals created a website for physical activity integration in elementary schools. The resource was utilized by 40% of surveyed school nurses, highlighting its value for promoting movement during the school day.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Public Health
School Health
Pediatric Health

Background:

Childhood obesity rates are rising as physical activity declines.
Collaborations between public health and school health professionals are recommended for physical activity interventions.
School-based interventions with community involvement show positive outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the process and utilization of a web-based resource for promoting physical activity in elementary schools.
To support "Physical activity integrated into the school day" and "Staff involvement" components of a comprehensive school physical activity program.

Main Methods:

A web-based resource was developed by public health and school health partners.
The resource targeted elementary school students aged 6-12 years.
A statewide survey of 269 school nursing staff assessed website utilization and perceived benefits.

Main Results:

Approximately 40% of surveyed school nursing staff used and shared the website with colleagues.
The website's activities and videos were identified as the primary benefits by users.
The resource supported the integration of physical activity into the school day and staff involvement.

Conclusions:

Collaboration between public health and education sectors is effective for delivering school physical activity resources.
School nurses can play a key role in promoting physical activity during the school day.
Movement integration and physically active learning offer health promotion and educational benefits for students.