Connecting college students and youth through movement: development of a logic model for the Movement Mentors...

Youth and young adults in the United States are experiencing dual public health problems, physical inactivity and loneliness. Objective: The purpose of this manuscript is to present a logic model for Movement Mentors, a student organization that engages undergraduate students as active role models for youth in the community to increase social connection and promote positive health outcomes. Methods: A team of students, staff, and faculty who have been directly involved with creating and implementing Movement Mentors developed this model using a blend of theory approach and outcomes approach models. Results: The number of undergraduate students serving as movement mentors and the total community service hours have increased annually from 2021 through 2024-2025. The logic model describes internal and external resources and conditions that may be required to produce hypothesized outcomes. Conclusions: This logic model will provide a framework for evaluating the impact of the Movement Mentors organization.