Table 3 Description of physical activity related changes implemented between year 2 (2013–2014) and year 3 (2014–2015) of the COMPASS study
Description of Intervention | |
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Recreational Programming | |
School 1 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − We have an active [special skills] program focused on Sports and Health. We have had concussion seminars for staff and then students. [Special skills] Sports students have leadership opportunities to lead sports related activities with our feeder schools. |
School 2 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Right to Play, Play Academy. Leaders from the school mentoring elementary students on the role of physical activity. True Sport movement. Archery club added, mountain biking available. |
School 3 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − We are in the process of implementing an archery program which we hope will engage students not typically engaged in other physical activities. The most significant change is the establishment and implementation of our Health Champions committee in collaboration with [provincial health services]. This committee is composed of several staff members and has taken on a number of initiatives. The Health Champions organized a school-wide Health Fair during which there were a number of sessions offered to students ranging from hand-washing to archery to managing anxiety. Several community agencies and people were involved in the Fair as presenters. We hope to make this an annual event. Our Health Champions are also promoting healthy choices in the school and lobbying for things such as a bottle filling station. The Health Champions have also organized a number of lunch-time activities for students. |
School 4 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − This year, the school leadership class facilitated intramural activities during lunches - dodgeball, Tchuk-ball, dance-off, ping-pong, basketball, floor hockey. |
School 5 (+) | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Fitness centre open at lunch as well. |
School 6 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − We have 2 full time athletic therapists who help athletes. Have a weight room and strength training coach. Conditioning and strength training available. |
School 7 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Volleyball, badminton, yoga, and intramurals. At school we offer many opportunities for extra-curricular activities; YMCA teen night is free, basketball court is widely used at our school (outdoor). The school offered non-competitive sports clubs such as volleyball, badminton and basketball. Football was added and track. Tennis was offered, but did not run. |
School 8 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − [Physical education] classes hire outside instructors (yoga, Zumba, self-defence, etc.) and go to fitness clubs for specialty classes - The [health education] teacher brought in guest speakers as well; non-traditional/individual sports – golf, tennis, etc. Before/afterschool/during lunch students can play inside or outside – floor hockey, basketball, ping pong etc. We fundraise with fitness classes – Zumba. Use outdoor ed to take all grade 9 and “at risk” students Tree Top Trekking. Students adapt sports and instruct students with special needs for an afternoon. |
School 9 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Offering archery club. |
School 10 (+) | SPP: Recreational Programming: − An [outdoor] club was started as a result of a focus on health and wellness from student council – they have been involved in monthly hikes/outings. |
School 11 (−) | SPP: Recreational Programming: −Terry Fox Run again this year. |
School 12 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − During warm weather connection classes are encouraged to be physically active. Intramural programs are underway. |
School 13 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Encourage [school fitness] activities (6 week period). |
School 14 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Christmas dance had to be cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. Addition of archery. |
School 15 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Almost all the same but as a school this year we did not participate in the Terry Fox Run or Jump Rope for Heart. |
Role of Public Health | |
School 16 | SPP: Public Health: − Working with [public health unit] to pilot some projects [physical education intervention]. |
School 17 | SPP: Public Health: − This year the grade 9 [physical and health education] students are involved in an intervention study with the [university]. |
Subjective Measurement of Environment/Equipment Changes | |
School 18 | SPP: Environment/Equipment: − more opportunities for exercise and increased activity equipment for ALL students. |
School 19 | SPP: Environment/Equipment:− Showers now are individual with curtains for more privacy. |
Multiple Changes measured by SPP | |
School 20 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Offering after school program for students from remote communities. Partnership with [non-profit organization focussed on providing physical activity opportunities for disadvantaged youth] - Looking to install basketball nets for students to use outside. Expansion of non-competitive options like yoga and Crossfit. Classes take kids out for a walk. Equipment available for kids at lunch e.g., balls, hockey sticks. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Washrooms renovated. |
School 21 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Intramurals offered at lunch: Well attended - October: [charity run]. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Yes a change - No secure lockers, could change in private in the washrooms. |
Objective Measurement of Environmental Changes measured by Co-SEA | |
Quantity | |
School 22 (−) | Co-SEA: Added a dance studio. |
School 23 (+) | Co-SEA: Added a bike rack. |
School 24 | Co-SEA: Added a bike rack. |
School 25 | Co-SEA: Added a bike rack. |
School 26 | Co-SEA: Added a bike rack, tennis court, and outdoor basketball court. Removed the fitness/weight room. |
Condition | |
School 27 | Co-SEA: Condition of the tennis court improved. |
School 28 | Co-SEA: Condition of the outdoor track improved. |
School 29 | Co-SEA: Condition of the gym improved. |
School 30 | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room improved. |
School 31 (−) | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room improved. |
School 32 | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room improved, and condition of the gym worsened. |
School 33 | Co-SEA: Condition of the field worsened. |
School 34 | Co-SEA: Condition of the outdoor track worsened. |
School 35 | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room worsened. |
School 36 | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room worsened. |
Quantity & Condition | |
School 37 | Co-SEA: Added 2 fitness/weight rooms, and the condition of gym improved. |
School 38 | Co-SEA: Added baseball diamond, removed outdoor basketball court, and the condition of the fitness/weight room improved. |
School 39 | Co-SEA: Added dance studio, and the condition of the indoor facility [not specified] improved. |
School 40 | Co-SEA: Added fitness/weight room, removed yoga room, and the condition of fitness/weight room improved. |
School 41 | Co-SEA: Added two fitness/weight rooms and the condition of outdoor basketball court improved. |
School 42 | Co-SEA: Added field, and the condition of the field, and the outdoor track worsened. |
Multiple School Changes (Measured by Co-SEA & SPP) | |
School 43 | Co-SEA: Added other outdoor facility (crossfit, foobtall equipment), removed a bike rack, and the condition of the field worsened. SPP: Recreational Programming:− Hockey Canada skills academy a 2 credit physical education program. 5 days out of 10 on ice at a recreation center. SPP: Environment/Equipment:− Yes, no bike racks due to school renovations. |
School 44 | Co-SEA: Added an outdoor basketball court, added a closed road for hockey, biking; and the condition of fitness/weight room improved. SPP: Public Health: − Walking program became defunct over the past year, we are examining ways to get it started up again as well as implementing a house system pedometer walking challenge as recommended in 13/14 COMPASS results. SPP: Recreational Programming: − “house” system has been implemented, gr. 9–12 students now have additional opportunities to participate in friendly grade by grade sports competitions on a monthly basis Grade 7/8 students practiced after school and participated in [community kids marathon]. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Major renovation in the school allowed the creation of a cross-fit space, being well utilized by phys. ed department and as part of the after school fitness program. |
School 45 | Co-SEA: Added a long jump pit. SPP: Recreational Programming: − Students have access to basketballs during non-instructional times. |
School 46 | Co-SEA: Added an outdoor volleyball court. SPP: Recreational Programming: − No [health] walks. |
School 47 | Co-SEA: Condition of the gym, and fitness/weight room worsened. SPP: Recreational Programming: − [Jane] did less this year because she was so busy. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Newer curtains were added to shower stalls in girls’ change room. |
School 48 | Co-SEA: Added a fitness/weight room and two fields. SPP: Recreational Programming: − No intramurals. |
School 49 (+) | Co-SEA: Condition of the outdoor basketball court improved. SPP: Recreational Programming: − All students can join the weight lifting club or the 100 km walk/run club. Added archery and figure skating. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Students have access to the sports field at lunch in there is no physical education class using it. |
School 50 | Co-SEA: Added a yoga room. SPP: Recreational Programming: − School uses a program called Kids Sport to help fund underprivileged students who cannot afford to be a part of school programs. |
School 51 | Co-SEA: Added an outdoor basketball court, and condition of the outdoor track improved. SPP: Recreational Programming: − No longer host relay for life -Shine On program has been added for self-esteem/self-awareness. Yoga and nutrition for female students 1x week. SPP: Environment/ Equipment: New rubberized track and outdoor basketball court. |
School 52 (−) | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room improved. SPP: Recreational Programming: − [Received fitness grant] from the Ministry of Education - Built fitness 101 room with spin bikes, bose balls, ping pong, and shuffleboard. Also provided 10 sessions each after school for spinning, yoga, Zumba. Gym open every lunch for student use. |
School 53 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Wellness Week - One week of Wellness Week 2015 focused on Play or physical activity. A Wii Dance-off competition against another secondary school was held with 175 students and staff dancing together for 20 min. Terry Fox Run, Inside Ride, intramural programming, Semi Pro Basketball league - only open to students who didn't play on a HC team. Dodge ball competition, flag football league, varsity sports programs, and weight room memberships. Membership for students and staff in a fully equipped weight room; money raised from memberships used to purchase equipment. SPP: Public Health: − Involvement in Wellness Week. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Construction of an outdoor basketball court for students and community members to use. |
School 54 | SPP: Recreational Programming: − Partnership with Recreation Centre to allow free access to weight room. Archery club added -Outdoor Education instead of just canoe activities -Unsure if the school participated in the Terry Fox Run. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Girls’ showers all have private stalls and curtains -Students also access physical activity facilities at [another school]. |
School 55 | Co-SEA: Added a yoga room. SPP: Recreational Programming: − Supervised gym time during lunch hours, hopefully supervised fitness room during lunch hours, and supervised fitness room after school hours. SPP: Environment/Equipment: − Curtains in female shower stalls. |
School 56 | Co-SEA: Added a fitness/weight room. SPP: Recreational Programming: − Continued building relationships with community partners (i.e., with senior league golf and the curling club). Hockey academy (a 2 credit physical education package) is now available and is a focused course emphasizing specific activity skill development and conditioning. Soccer academy will be available next year. Healthy active living education courses are now 14 sections. Intramural expansion continues. Badminton club is growing. |
School 57 | Co-SEA: Removed 2 fitness/weight rooms, and condition of the field improved. SPP: Recreational Programming: − Boarding students have increased access to use fitness studio (now can use without adult supervision) if they go with a buddy. |
School 58 (−) | Co-SEA: Condition of the field improved. SPP: Recreational Programming: −added dance club, athletic council to sports selection. |
School 59 | Co-SEA: Condition of the field worsened SPP: Recreational Programming: − Added outdoor education and a walking club. Ultimate Frisbee. Added a new girls’ only fitness club and there will be 2 sections running next year. |
School 60 | Co-SEA: Added a yoga room, condition of the fitness/weight room improved. SPP: Recreational Programming: − No [charity walk] this year. |
School 61 | Co-SEA: Condition of the fitness/weight room worsened, and condition of the field worsened. SPP: Recreational Programming: − The school has not offered intramurals so far this year (completed Nov/Dec 2014). |