TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring classroom teachers’ efficacy towards implementing physical activity breaks in the classroom
AU - McKown, Hayley B.
AU - Centeio, Erin E.
AU - Barcelona, Jeanne M.
AU - Pedder, Christine
AU - Whitney G Moore, E.
AU - Erwin, Heather E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2022.
PY - 2022/8
Y1 - 2022/8
N2 - Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine classroom teachers’ self-efficacy towards, and perceptions of, physical activity in the classroom. Design: The study is a convergent mixed-methods design in which both qualitative and quantitative data were collected simultaneously at one time point. Setting: A convenience sample was recruited through email from two school districts to participate in an online survey and follow-up phone interview. Method: The survey consisted of demographic variables, as well as the validated 18-item Teacher Efficacy Toward Providing Physical Activity in the Classroom Scale (TETPPACS). Quantitatively, descriptive statistics were calculated to explore general relationships; qualitatively, constant comparison and inductive analysis were used to better understand teacher efficacy and perceptions towards providing physical activity in the classroom. Results: Sixteen participants (87% female; Mage = 38.4 years, Mexperience =12.25 years) representing two states and 12 schools completed both measures. Participants represented all grade levels and varied in levels of general efficacy (M = 3.18, range = 1.78–4.06), student barrier efficacy (M = 3.30, range = 1.29–4.29), institutional efficacy (M = 2.92, range = 1.33–4.22) and educational efficacy (M = 3.60, range = 2.00–5.00). Three themes emerged as part of the qualitative analysis: (1) implementation barriers, (2) the face of teacher preparation and (3) knowledge and intentionality. Conclusion: Results offer further evidence of the disconnect that exists for classroom teachers as well as insights into classroom teachers’ perceptions of and self-efficacy towards physical activity in the classroom.
AB - Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine classroom teachers’ self-efficacy towards, and perceptions of, physical activity in the classroom. Design: The study is a convergent mixed-methods design in which both qualitative and quantitative data were collected simultaneously at one time point. Setting: A convenience sample was recruited through email from two school districts to participate in an online survey and follow-up phone interview. Method: The survey consisted of demographic variables, as well as the validated 18-item Teacher Efficacy Toward Providing Physical Activity in the Classroom Scale (TETPPACS). Quantitatively, descriptive statistics were calculated to explore general relationships; qualitatively, constant comparison and inductive analysis were used to better understand teacher efficacy and perceptions towards providing physical activity in the classroom. Results: Sixteen participants (87% female; Mage = 38.4 years, Mexperience =12.25 years) representing two states and 12 schools completed both measures. Participants represented all grade levels and varied in levels of general efficacy (M = 3.18, range = 1.78–4.06), student barrier efficacy (M = 3.30, range = 1.29–4.29), institutional efficacy (M = 2.92, range = 1.33–4.22) and educational efficacy (M = 3.60, range = 2.00–5.00). Three themes emerged as part of the qualitative analysis: (1) implementation barriers, (2) the face of teacher preparation and (3) knowledge and intentionality. Conclusion: Results offer further evidence of the disconnect that exists for classroom teachers as well as insights into classroom teachers’ perceptions of and self-efficacy towards physical activity in the classroom.
KW - CSPAP
KW - elementary education
KW - primary education
KW - secondary education
KW - whole-of-school
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U2 - 10.1177/00178969221102861
DO - 10.1177/00178969221102861
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85131416287
SN - 0017-8969
VL - 81
SP - 585
EP - 596
JO - Health Education Journal
JF - Health Education Journal
IS - 5
ER -