The effect of low-cost incentives on active transportation to school rates among elementary school students
by Clark, Sheila G. J., M.Ed., UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS, 2011, 54 pages; 1497532

Abstract:

This study assessed the effectiveness of a school-based active transportation to school (ATS) encouragement program for elementary school students. ATS shows promise for increasing physical activity and preventing excessive weight gain in children. ATS rates were assessed through frequency counts at the control school (N=697) and intervention school (N=693). The intervention encouraged ATS through the distribution of low-cost incentives on one weekday each week. It also required helmet use for participation and included a Walking School Bus component. Findings from this study suggest that the intervention effectively increased ATS on both intervention and non-intervention days.

 
AdviserTimothy Bungum
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
SourceMAI/ 50-01, p. , Sep 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsPublic health
Publication Number1497532
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