In:
Clinical Nursing Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 4 ( 2014-08), p. 402-420
Abstract:
The purpose was to determine the effects of a school-based pedometer intervention (SBPI) on daily accrued steps, academic performance, attendance, tardiness, and fitness performance in middle school students. Students from one, public middle school were assigned to a control ( n = 46) or a 6-week SBPI ( n = 46). Both groups recorded daily accrued pedometer steps. Grade point average (GPA), tardiness, absenteeism, and physical fitness scores were assessed. While baseline daily accrued step-counts were similar ( p = NS), SBPI significantly increased daily accrued step-counts versus control ( p 〈 0.05). During the study interval, academic performance increased in both groups, while SBPI had reduced tardiness ( p 〈 0.05) and a tendency for reduced absenteeism ( p = 0.06) postintervention. Shuttle and mile run performance decreased from pre- to postintervention in both groups. These data suggest that SBPI can increase physical activity levels and decrease tardiness in middle school students, without translating into short-term improvements in academic or physical fitness performance.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1054-7738
,
1552-3799
DOI:
10.1177/1054773813485240
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2034682-7
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