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Igniting Fitness Possibilities: a case study of an inclusive community-based physical literacy program for children and youth
- Source :
- Leisure/Loisir. 42:69-92
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2017.
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Abstract
- Widespread concerns about lack of inclusive physical activity programs for children and youth with medical conditions and disabilities prompted our research team to partner with stakeholders to develop a community-based initiative called Igniting Fitness Possibilities (IFP). This case study describes the systematic process and experiences of our research team and community partners in developing and implementing IFP. Key results from the session evaluations within the first three IFP pilots are shared to illustrate how this implementation evaluation guided program refinement. Overall, positive evaluations were received from the children, youth and staff related to the content and delivery of the IFP curricula across the three pilots. Many of the implementation strategies mentioned by staff to be successful aligned with the underlying conceptual framework of the IFP program (e.g. emphasis of teamwork and ‘fun’). Suggested program modifications were minimal and primarily focused on adaptations made ...
- Subjects :
- Medical education
Teamwork
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Geography, Planning and Development
030229 sport sciences
Refinement
Session (web analytics)
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Conceptual framework
Physical literacy
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Systematic process
Psychology
Inclusion (education)
Curriculum
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
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Details
- ISSN :
- 21512221 and 14927713
- Volume :
- 42
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Leisure/Loisir
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........a0bc793d892831c07d9d9ead7fafa1d8