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Table 2 Descriptive statistics for the school-level indicators among the 30 elementary schools (Ontario, Canada)

From: A multi-level examination of school programs, policies and resources associated with physical activity among elementary school youth in the PLAY-ON study

 

Initiation

Action

Maintenance

 

% (n)

% (n)

% (n)

Healthy Physical Environment

   

   Student access to a variety of facilities on and off school grounds during school hours

3.3 (1)

40.0 (12)

56.7 (17)

   Availability of physical activities during inclement weather

53.3 (16)

40.0 (12)

6.7 (2)

   Student access to facilities and equipment outside of school hours

33.3 (10)

63.4 (19)

3.3 (1)

   Support for active transportation to/from school

23.3 (7)

46.7 (14)

30.0 (9)

Overall score for this indicator

33.3 (10)

66.7 (20)

-

Instruction and Programs

   

   Implementation of daily PA

-

80.0 (24)

20.0 (6)

   Time spent per week engaged in PA during physical education classes

93.4 (28)

3.3 (1)

3.3 (1)

   Classes taught by a qualified physical education specialist

86.7 (26)

13.3 (4)

-

   Availability and use of intramural/club activities

80.0 (24)

13.3 (4)

6.7 (2)

   Consistency of intramural programming across grade divisions and seasons

36.7 (11)

43.3 (13)

20.0 (6)

   Availability and use of interschool programs

53.4 (16)

43.3 (13)

3.3 (1)

   Consistency of interschool programming across seasons

16.7 (5)

-

83.3 (25)

Overall score for this indicator

73.3 (22)

26.7 (8)

-

Supportive Social Environment

   

   Emphasis placed on maximizing participation in PA through school programs

10.0 (3)

23.3 (7)

66.7 (20)

   Incorporation of PA into other school subjects

20.0 (6)

63.3 (19)

16.7 (5)

   Special recognition of students who participate in school physical activities

10.0 (3)

20.0 (6)

70.0 (21)

   Formal collection of suggestions from the school community about PA at school

60.0 (18)

30.0 (9)

10.0 (3)

   Promotion of PA programs and events for students, families and school staff

23.3 (7)

30.0 (9)

46.7 (14)

   Use of PA as a reward, not as discipline

40.0 (12)

40.0 (12)

20.0 (6)

   Presence of written policies/practices for PA

20.0 (6)

53.3 (16)

26.7 (8)

Overall score for this indicator

33.3 (10)

66.7 (20)

-

Community Partnerships

   

   Support available for staff involved with PA

-

30.0 (9)

70.0 (21)

   Connection to community resources

20.0 (6)

13.3 (4)

66.7 (20)

Overall score for this indicator

16.7 (5)

26.7 (8)

56.6 (17)

  1. PA = physical activity