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Timothy J Walker^1,2,3, Derek W Craig^1,2,3, Christopher D Pfledderer⁴

¹Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA.

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Summary

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This study used Implementation Mapping to create a strategy for increasing physical activity in elementary schools. The strategy involved training school staff and providing resources to help teachers implement physically active breaks and lessons.

Keywords:

implementation mapping implementation strategies physically active breaks physically active lessons

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Implementation Science
Education

Background:

Physically active breaks and lessons are proven methods to enhance student physical activity.
Schools and teachers encounter significant challenges in implementing these programs.
Effective implementation strategies are crucial for successful integration.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an implementation strategy for physically active breaks and lessons in elementary schools.
Utilized the Implementation Mapping framework to guide strategy development.

Main Methods:

Assembled a multidisciplinary planning group (education, public health, implementation science).
Completed five Implementation Mapping tasks: needs assessment, identifying outcomes/determinants, selecting methods/strategies, developing protocols, and planning evaluation.
Developed an Implementation Mapping (IMap) Logic Model to illustrate proposed mechanisms.

Main Results:

The strategy targeted principals, instructional coaches, and teachers.
Key outcome was teacher implementation fidelity (≥2 active breaks/lessons daily).
Included leadership and teacher training, newsletters, resources, and a parent flyer, operationalizing change methods to address determinants.

Conclusions:

Implementation Mapping offers a systematic approach for developing school-based physical activity strategies.
The IMap Logic Model provides a roadmap for future research on mechanisms of action.
The strategy has the potential to improve physical activity for students, teachers, and school staff.