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Title: A school-based, peer leadership physical activity intervention for 6th graders: feasibility and results of a pilot study

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2012

ISSN: 1543-5474; 1543-3080

DOI: 2010-0223 [pii]

PMID: 21945980

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to promote physical activity in 6th graders by developing and testing the feasibility of an enhanced Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) program comprised of a peer leadership component and innovative exercise resource toolkit including DVDs. METHODS: A racially/ethnically diverse sample of students received the standard PALA program (2 control schools, n = 61) or enhanced PALA+Peers program (2 intervention schools, n = 87) during 2006-2007 academic year. RESULTS: Compared with the control condition, the intervention was successful in increasing moderate physical activity in all students (P = .02) and moderate and hard physical activity among girls (P = .03 and P = .04, respectively). Teachers and students reported a high level of satisfaction and receptivity with the intervention. All teachers thought the DVDs were well-received, and 87% of students reported that they would recommend the enhanced program to peers. CONCLUSION: Coupling peer leadership and DVDs that promote physical activity may be an effective way to increase youth physical activity.

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Authors: Barr-Anderson, Daheia J.; Laska, Melissa Nelson; Veblen-Mortenson, Sara; Farbakhsh, Kian; Dudovitz, B; Story, Mary T

Periodical (Full): Journal of physical activity & health

Issue: 4

Volume: 9

Pages: 492-990

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