Table 3 Breakdown of costs across physical activity intervention and implementation strategies over two years
Physical activity intervention strategies (PAS) | Description & cost components | Total cost (24 m) | Total cost (24 m) per student | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Active PE lessona | Teachers should maximise student activity in PE. 2 × pedometer based lessons per teacher each term used to build understanding of activity levels | $0 | $0 |
2 | Personal physical activity plansa | 1 × personal student PA plan developed and reviewed each school term | $0 | $0 |
3 | Enhanced sports programa | Program X (10 week program) delivered to all students | $0 | $0 |
4 | Recess and lunchtime activities | Activities offered and equipment available at least twice per week | $10,526 | $13 |
Cost includes the opportunity cost of school staff time associated with monitoring and supervision of equipment use | ||||
5 | Supportive school physical activity policy a | School PA policy modified or developed | $301 | $0.36 |
Cost includes the opportunity cost of school staff time to modify/ develop PA policy (four schools) | ||||
6 | Linking with parents | 1 × hard copy parent newsletter per term focussed on physical activity. Newsletters also placed on school websites. | $4,933 | $6 |
Cost includes printing and materials | ||||
7 | Linking with the community | 3–5 community links made – students made aware of community PA organisations | $8,285 | $10 |
Cost relates to community provider expos and includes showbag materials plus the opportunity cost of the preparation and face-face time of community sports representatives and school staff | ||||
Implementation support strategies (ISS) | ||||
1 | In school consultant (change agent) | Attends school 1 day per week. Cost is salary for two years | $216,544 | $259 |
2 | School leadership & committee | Partnership agreement signed, School committee established. School executive membership represented on committee | $1,263 | $1.51 |
Cost includes the opportunity cost of school staff time associated with committee meeting attendance | ||||
3 | Staff development & training | Joint school professional development training | $28,340 | $34 |
Cost includes the opportunity cost of school staff time (teacher relief), external consultant services, travel and meal expenses and venue hire | ||||
4 | Resources | Physical Activity equipment pack (e.g. balls, hoops, ropes), recess and lunch equipment, class pedometer sets (5 per school), personal plans (templates and teacher instructions) | $59,370 | $71 |
5 | Prompts | Weekly email prompts to teachers from change agent | $389 | $0.46 |
Costs include printing and materials | ||||
6 | Performance feedback | Report delivered 1 x per term to Principal and head PE teacher | $0 | $0 |
Total cost | $329,952 | $394 | ||