Table 3 Multi-level logistic regression analyses examining univariate associations between the school-level indicators and physical activity among youth in grades 5 to 8 (Ontario, Canada)
|  |  | Model 1 Estimate (SE)§ | Model 2 Estimate (SE)§ |
|---|---|---|---|
Healthy Physical Environment | Â | Â | Â |
   Student access to a variety of facilities on and off school grounds during school hours†| Action Maintenance | -0.01 (0.17) -0.02 (0.20) | -0.17 (0.19) 0.14 (0.23) |
   Availability of physical activities during inclement weather†| Action Maintenance | 0.18 (0.14) 0.36 (0.25) | 0.25 (0.22) 0.52 (0.40) |
   Student access to facilities and equipment outside of school hours†| Action Maintenance | -0.04 (0.23) 0.23 (0.50) | -0.10 (0.27) 0.68 (0.28)* |
   Support for active transportation to and from school†| Action Maintenance | -0.18 (0.23) -0.10 (0.24) | -0.08 (0.27) 0.01 (0.28) |
Overall score for this indicator †| Action | -0.15 (0.16) | -0.15 (0.20) |
Instruction and Programs | Â | Â | Â |
   Implementation of daily PA‡ | Maintenance | 0.26 (0.19) | 0.13 (0.26) |
   Time spent per week engaged in PA during physical education classes†| Action Maintenance | -0.74 (0.39) 0.01 (0.42) | -0.47 (0.53) -0.60 (0.57) |
   Classes taught by physical education specialist†| Action | 0.26 (0.21) | 0.28 (0.28) |
   Availability and use of intramural/club activities†| Action Maintenance | 0.06 (0.16) 0.04 (0.36) | 0.30 (0.25) 0.28 (0.51) |
   Consistency of intramural programming across grade divisions and seasons†| Action Maintenance | -0.06 (0.17) 0.07 (0.23) | -0.04 (0.22) 0.19 (0.29) |
   Availability and use of interschool programs†| Action Maintenance | 0.16 (0.17) -0.66 (0.42) | -0.06 (0.22) -0.37 (0.54) |
   Interschool programs across seasons†| Maintenance | -0.05 (0.22) | -0.31 (0.28) |
Overall score for this indicator †| Action | 0.10 (0.17) | -0.34 (0.20) |
Supportive Social Environment | Â | Â | Â |
   Emphasis placed on maximizing participation in PA through school programs†| Action Maintenance | 0.08 (0.29) 0.24 (0.28) | -0.31 (0.34) -0.44 (0.33) |
   Incorporation of PA into other school subjects†| Action Maintenance | -0.02 (0.22) -0.49 (0.29) | 0.36 (0.35) 0.01 (0.47) |
   Special recognition of students who participate in school physical activities†| Action Maintenance | -0.63 (0.26)* -0.46 (0.22)* | -0.36 (0.42) -0.67 (0.30)* |
   Formal collection of suggestions from the school community about PA at school†| Action Maintenance | -0.36 (0.19) 0.43 (0.35) | -0.14 (0.27) 0.99 (0.55) |
   Promotion of PA programs and events for students, families and school staff†| Action Maintenance | -0.19 (0.18) 0.22 (0.22) | 0.06 (0.30) 0.07 (0.36) |
   Use of PA as a reward, not as discipline†| Action Maintenance | 0.34 (0.15)* 0.64 (0.22)* | 0.28 (0.28) 0.13 (0.36) |
   Presence of written policies or practices that support PA†| Action Maintenance | 0.29 (0.18) 0.33 (0.21) | 0.36 (0.29) 0.62 (0.34) |
Overall score for this indicator †| Action | 0.20 (0.16) | 0.30 (0.19) |
Community Partnerships | Â | Â | Â |
   Support available for staff involved with PA‡ | Maintenance | -0.09 (0.21) | 0.01 (0.24) |
   Connection to community resources†| Action Maintenance | 0.14 (0.30) 0.24 (0.24) | 0.08 (0.34) 0.48 (0.28) |
Overall score for this indicator †| Action Maintenance | -0.18 (0.23) 0.08 (0.21) | 0.05 (0.26) 0.51 (0.23)* |