School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: A systematic review of the literature
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Article Title | School physical activity policies and associations with physical activity practices and behaviours: A systematic review of the literature |
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ERA Journal ID | 5950 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Stylianou, Michalis (Author), Woodforde, James (Author), Duncombe, Stephanie (Author), Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy (Author) and Gomersall, Sjaan (Author) |
Journal Title | Health and Place |
Journal Citation | 73, pp. 1-15 |
Article Number | 102705 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1353-8292 |
1873-2054 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102705 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S135382922100201X |
Abstract | The development and implementation of school policies is considered a key strategy for the promotion of physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents. This study aimed to systematically review and synthesise existing literature focusing on the associations between formal written school-based PA policies and (a) school PA practices and (b) PA behaviours of school-aged children and adolescents. Fifty-one papers reporting on 52 studies met the eligibility criteria. All but two studies were from high income countries, most used cross-sectional designs and demonstrated fair methodological quality, and just over a third examined language aspects of policies. Findings predominantly indicated a lack of or inconclusive associations between the various characteristics examined and PA outcomes. Inconclusive associations were identified between both PA practice and behaviour outcomes and state level policies, policies focusing on PE and school-day PA, and in studies examining language aspects of policies. Inconclusive associations with both types of outcomes were more likely to be identified compared to a lack of associations in studies using self-report measures and in studies not providing information about the quality of exposure and outcome measures used. Overall, findings highlight the need for further research that acknowledges the complex relationship between school policies and PA outcomes and employs robust methodological approaches to enhance our understanding of this area. |
Keywords | School; Physical activity; Policy; Legislation; Bill; Law; Requirements |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420699. Public health not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
School of Health and Wellbeing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6y93/school-physical-activity-policies-and-associations-with-physical-activity-practices-and-behaviours-a-systematic-review-of-the-literature
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