https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 Implementing a school-based physical activity program: process evaluation and impact on teachers' confidence, perceived barriers and self-perceptions https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:37459 Resistance Training for Teens (RT for Teens) was evaluated using a cluster randomised controlled trial in 16 secondary schools. Teachers (N = 44; 48% female/52% male; mean ± SD years teaching experience = 10.6 ± 8.0) from 16 secondary schools were assessed at baseline. Intervention group teachers (i.e. from eight schools) delivered a structured school-based physical activity program over 10-weeks. Teacher outcomes included confidence to teach health-related fitness (HRF) activities, perceived barriers to teaching HRF activities, and perceived fitness. Detailed process evaluation data were also collected. Assessments were conducted at baseline and 6-months (post-program), and outcomes were assessed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: There was a positive group-by-time effect for the confidence composite score (p = .010, partial eta squared = 0.29), but no effects for the two (contextual, interpersonal) barrier composite scores. Also, there was a significant effect for perceived ‘general fitness’ (p = 0.044, partial eta squared = 0.13), but not for specific fitness subdomains. Teachers were highly satisfied with both the training and the program, believing it was beneficial for students. Resource usage and adherence to the SAAFE (Supportive, Active, Autonomous, Fair, Enjoyable) delivery principles was high. Conclusion: RT for Teens improved teachers’ confidence and perceived fitness. These findings highlight the potential for high-quality teacher training and program delivery to positively influence teacher-level outcomes. This may provide support for the use of teacher professional development to improve HRF-related pedagogy.]]> Wed 31 Aug 2022 08:19:25 AEST ]]> Are gender-stereotyped attitudes and beliefs in fathers and daughters associated with girls’ perceived motor competence? https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:55716 Wed 19 Jun 2024 08:37:08 AEST ]]> Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Fit4Fun intervention for improving physical fitness in a sample of primary school children: a pilot study https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:16091 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:48:19 AEST ]]> Non-specialist teachers' confidence to teach PE: the nature and influence of personal school experiences in PE https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:4314 Wed 11 Apr 2018 09:41:35 AEST ]]> Development of a self-report scale to assess children’s perceived physical literacy https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:44499 Fri 14 Oct 2022 09:04:47 AEDT ]]>