A Cross-sectional Study Analyzing the Integration of the Moving School Concept at Secondary Schools in Germany

Objectives: The increase in physical activity and the reduction of sedentary time can have positive effects on children´s health. The concept of Moving School was developed to reduce students’ sitting time and has evolved in a broadly used concept. Method: This study aims to analyse the degree of t...

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Main Authors: Paul Englert, Jonas Wibowo, Martin Niedermeier, Yolanda Demetriou
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Language:English
Published: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague 2024-12-01
Series:Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science
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Online Access:https://www.eriesjournal.com/index.php/eries/article/view/1446
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description Objectives: The increase in physical activity and the reduction of sedentary time can have positive effects on children´s health. The concept of Moving School was developed to reduce students’ sitting time and has evolved in a broadly used concept. Method: This study aims to analyse the degree of the implementation of the concept at secondary schools and investigate associated factors with the intention of teachers to implement it in practice. 345 physical education teachers were asked by questionnaire about their knowledge of the concept, their attitude towards it, and their assessment of the current situation in everyday school life. Results: Moving School is well known among physical education teachers. They gain their knowledge mainly through their university studies. Teachers’ expectations in terms of effort and performance, social influence, and, in particular, facilitating conditions are positively associated with the intention to use the concept. Conclusion: Teachers are aware of and believe in the effectiveness of the concept. The level of implementation in practice does not reflect this. The framework conditions should be adapted and practical examples of implementation should become better known among the teachers in order to facilitate implementing the concept in schools.
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spelling doaj-art-5af77d3ee7c94b4a819a19c9a056dd312025-01-02T16:13:02ZengCzech University of Life Sciences PragueJournal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science2336-23751803-16172024-12-0117432833710.7160/eriesj.2024.170405A Cross-sectional Study Analyzing the Integration of the Moving School Concept at Secondary Schools in GermanyPaul Englert0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5223-6590Jonas Wibowo1Martin Niedermeier2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7571-4962Yolanda Demetriou3Technische Universität MünchenFaculty of Human and Social Sciences, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, 42119 Wuppertal, GermanyDepartment of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 185, 6020 Innsbruck, AustriaInstitute of Sports Science, University of Tübingen, 72074 Tübingen, GermanyObjectives: The increase in physical activity and the reduction of sedentary time can have positive effects on children´s health. The concept of Moving School was developed to reduce students’ sitting time and has evolved in a broadly used concept. Method: This study aims to analyse the degree of the implementation of the concept at secondary schools and investigate associated factors with the intention of teachers to implement it in practice. 345 physical education teachers were asked by questionnaire about their knowledge of the concept, their attitude towards it, and their assessment of the current situation in everyday school life. Results: Moving School is well known among physical education teachers. They gain their knowledge mainly through their university studies. Teachers’ expectations in terms of effort and performance, social influence, and, in particular, facilitating conditions are positively associated with the intention to use the concept. Conclusion: Teachers are aware of and believe in the effectiveness of the concept. The level of implementation in practice does not reflect this. The framework conditions should be adapted and practical examples of implementation should become better known among the teachers in order to facilitate implementing the concept in schools.https://www.eriesjournal.com/index.php/eries/article/view/1446moving schoolphysical activitysecondary schoolspupilsphysical education teachers
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A Cross-sectional Study Analyzing the Integration of the Moving School Concept at Secondary Schools in Germany
Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science
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physical activity
secondary schools
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title A Cross-sectional Study Analyzing the Integration of the Moving School Concept at Secondary Schools in Germany
title_full A Cross-sectional Study Analyzing the Integration of the Moving School Concept at Secondary Schools in Germany
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title_short A Cross-sectional Study Analyzing the Integration of the Moving School Concept at Secondary Schools in Germany
title_sort cross sectional study analyzing the integration of the moving school concept at secondary schools in germany
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physical activity
secondary schools
pupils
physical education teachers
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