Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture 11: Day 11
18 Oct 2018
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Research on effectiveness exists for only a couple of approaches. Modifying policy and curriculum in school-based physical education. Increase the weekly frequency & duration of pe classes. Offer new classes that appeal to students who are opting out of pe. Educate pe teachers on how to design classes & activities: Effectiveness of & drawbacks to modifying policy and curriculum. Not known if this participation helps to establish life- long patterns of active living. Difficult to convince school districts & parents of importance of devoting time/resources to enhancing pe programs. Groups work together to change local environments & create opportunities for physical activities. Build/enhance exercise facilities, walking trails, pools, & gyms. Interventions (most conducted in workplaces) can result in a. 25% increase in proportion of people who exercise at least. Providing people with opportunities to be active doesn"t guarantee that they will actually be active. Reach- the percentage of people in your target population that.
