Bright spots physical activity investments that work: Youth-Physical Activity towards health (Y-PATH)

Belton, Sarahjane; O'Brien, Wesley; McGann, Jamie; Issartel, Johann

Bright spots physical activity investments that work: Youth-Physical Activity towards health (Y-PATH)

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Date

2018-10-12

Authors

Belton, Sarahjane

O'Brien, Wesley

McGann, Jamie

Issartel, Johann

Publisher

BMJ Publishing Group

Published Version

10.1136/bjsports-2018-099745

Abstract

The problem of low levels of youth physical activity (PA) participation in Ireland and internationally is clear and irrefutable. The Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) programme commenced in 2010, with cross-sectional research exploring predisposing and reinforcing factors influencing low levels of Irish youth PA participation (including fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency, and attitudes, motivation and knowledge towards PA). In consultation with key stakeholders a targeted ‘wholeschool’ intervention programme was developed on the basis of this research.

Keywords

Y-PATH , Self-determination theory , Education

Citation

Belton, S., O’Brien, W., McGann, J. and Issartel, J., 2019. Bright spots physical activity investments that work: Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH). Br J Sports Med, 53(4),(099745). DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2018-099745