Table 2 School characteristics (Toronto, Ontario; 2010-2011) (Level 2), n = 18
School PA policy variable | Initiation % | Action % | Maintenance % |
|---|---|---|---|
Healthy Physical Environment | |||
Student access to a variety of facilities on and off school grounds during school hours | 0.0 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
Availability of physical activities during inclement weather | 38.9 | 44.4 | 16.7 |
Student access to facilities and equipment outside of school hours | 38.9 | 50.0 | 11.1 |
Support for active transportation to/from school | 16.7 | 27.8 | 55.6 |
Overall Healthy Physical Environment score | 27.8 | 66.7 | 5.6 |
Instruction and Programs* | |||
Implementation of daily PA | 11.1 | 88.9 | 0.0 |
Time spent per week engaged in PA during physical education classes | 72.2 | 22.2 | 5.6 |
Classes taught by a qualified physical education specialist | 55.6 | 22.2 | 22.2 |
Availability and use of intramural/club activities | 83.3 | 11.1 | 5.6 |
Consistency of intramural programming across grade divisions and seasons** | 16.7 | 33.3 | 44.4 |
Overall Instruction and Programs score | 72.2 | 27.8 | 0.0 |
Supportive Social Environment | |||
Emphasis placed on maximizing participation in PA through school programs | 0.0 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
Incorporation of PA into other school subjects | 22.2 | 72.2 | 5.6 |
Special recognition of students who participate in school physical activities | 0.0 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
Formal collection of suggestions from the school community about PA at school** | 44.8 | 11.1 | 38.9 |
Promotion of PA programs and events for students, families and school staff | 5.6 | 44.4 | 50.0 |
Use of PA as a reward, not as discipline | 22.2 | 50.0 | 27.8 |
Presence of written policies/practices for PA | 16.7 | 50.0 | 33.3 |
Overall Supportive Social Environment score | 11.1 | 77.8 | 11.1 |
Community Partnerships | |||
Support available for staff involved with PA | 0.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
Connection to community resources | 11.1 | 33.3 | 55.6 |
Overall Community Partnerships score | 5.6 | 66.7 | 27.8 |