dreams for youth athlete & wellness development study
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Dreams For YouthAthlete & Wellness
Development StudyBoard UpdateJune 9, 2009
Presented by:Kampol Surapiboonchai, MA, COE Texas State University
Communities
HARLANDALE ISD2 Control Schools2 Intervention Schools
SAN ANTONIO ISD3 Control Schools3 Intervention Schools
Fall 2008 Pilot Studyn = 181
Grades 3-5
Strong support from Districts on all levels
No intervention given Study consent forms only
“Regular After School Programming”1. Snack2. Homework Assistance3. Recreation Time (misc activities, board
games)
Control Schools
Study consent forms Provide Programming:
1. Training Coaches using Elite level instructors to conduct skill development activities
2. Students are taught by coaches and then practice for 3-4 weeks
3. Bring all students together for mini-competitive sessions
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“Regular After School Programming”1. Snack2. Homework Assistance3. Recreation Time (DFY-AWD Study)
Intervention Schools
Low socio-economic incomeLack of supporting data
Newly acquired data can generate funds for programs.
Motivating Factors
The primary outcome: If a student is given the opportunity to participate in an organized skilled-based after-school sports program, how will the program impact the school district’s athletic environment?
Research Question
FitnessBehaviorNutritionParent InvolvementCharacter Education
Secondary Outcomes
Collaborative Partners
Chosen with assistance from P.E. Directors and Athletic Directors
1. Soccer2. Tennis3. Track & Field4. Volleyball5. Golf
5 Sport Model
1. HISD Coaches Needs & Assessment2. SAISD Coaches Needs & Assessment3. Soccer Survey for Coaches4. Tennis Survey for Coaches5. Track & Field Survey for Coaches6. Nutrition Pre-Post Test7. Parent Involvement
Focus Group Parent Survey
8. Character Education Pre-Post Test9. Fitness (State Fitness Results)10. Attendance
Instruments
Incoming students that were considered
“below average”
What are District Middle School coaches tell us?
SAISD HISD
Strength Development 53.6% 75%
Speed Development 35.7% 62.5%
Incoming students that were considered
“below average”
What are District Middle School coaches tell us?
Skills SAISD HISDCatching 14.3% 75%Throwing 35.7% 62.5%Kicking 32.1% 62.5%Accuracy 64.3% 75%
After giving interventionSpeed Development
No Improvement
Some Improvement
Much Improvement
SAISD 100HISD 50 50
Accuracy Development
No Improvement
Some Improvement
Much Improvement
SAISD 100HISD 50 50
Power Development
No Improvement
Some Improvement
Much Improvement
SAISD 100HISD 100
Soccer
After giving interventionSpeed Development
No Improvement
Some Improvement
Much Improvement
SAISD 100HISD 100
Accuracy Development
No Improvement
Some Improvement
Much Improvement
SAISD 100HISD 100
Power Development
No Improvement
Some Improvement
Much Improvement
SAISD 100HISD 100
Tennis, Track & Field
If students enjoyed learning skills and performing the activities?
100% “Enjoyed” – SAISD & HISD
Enjoyment
100% in both SAISD & HISD said by teaching skills in an organized format, it contributed to higher student participation and a better environment for all.
Contributed to a Positive Environment
The program activated their children's social skills. One parent said, " now neighbor’s kids come over and play with my kid. I didn't even know they existed.”
What parents are telling us…
We have made a "Fitness" behavior change in their children. They are playing more and hurrying to do their homework.
What parents are telling us…
The program has made them better students. Grades are maintained or increased and homework is getting done.
What parents are telling us…
One of the parent's said it has decreased home discipline problems.
We have made a change in PARENT behavior. Parents are more involved with their children and even participate in sports.
We have increased fitness awareness.
What parents are telling us…
Parents do not want students in traditional after-school programs anymore. They want SAS to run with PB programs.
Student skills and awareness of sports have increased. Students "watch Sports" with their parents now and ask questions. They spend more time with parents.
What parents are telling us…
Nutrition Recall Pre-Post Test Character Education Pre-Post Test Fitness Comparison Control vs. Intervention Attendance
Still Pending
Did we really make a difference?
