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Evaluation Findings

Evaluation Findings 2006-2007

Active Schools Feedback

Sample:

Public Health Units, Public health professionals, Physical Activity Leaders, CHC, HHC, OHPRS Members, NGOs and ON English and French Elementary Schools (educators)

Findings:

Surveys were distributed to elementary schools (principals and teachers) two weeks prior to March Break 2007.

96% of respondents had used Active Schools in the past 12 months.
96% of respondents indicated that the students’ responses to the activities in the Active Schools program was either “very positive” or “positive”.
76% of respondents rated their students’ levels of physical activity “higher” now in comparison to before they were registered with the Active Schools program.
90% of respondents indicated that they feel recognized for their work with Active Schools.
87% of respondents felt that Active Schools is a good program to be part of for support with DPA.

“What is best about Active Schools is the huge variety of activities”
“Active Schools has endless possibilities that fall under the program”
“Active Schools is very user-friendly for new or experienced teachers”
“A sense of school spirit is instilled”
“Children and their families now understand the connection between physical activity and the ability to learn”

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Active Schools Workshop Evaluation

Sample:

Public Health Units, Public health professionals, Physical Activity Leaders, CHC, HHC, OHPRS Members, NGOs and ON English and French Elementary Schools (educators)

Findings:

Surveys were distributed to ActiveSchool workshop participants.

97% of respondents gave an overall workshop rating of “very good” or “good”.
97% of respondents rated the scope of topics covered in the workshop as “very good” or “good”.
94% of respondents rated the usefulness of content in the workshop as “very good” or “good”.
91% of respondents rated the workshop’s ability to increase capacity to promote physical activity to schools as “very good” or “good”.

Thank you to all who participated, your time and effort was greatly appreciated!

For more information, comments, or questions please contact us at… activeschools@ophea.net