Staff and student acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based integrated physical activity and mental wellbeing program in Australian secondary schools: A pilot study

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-08-11 DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2026.100580

Rebecca K. Hodder, Jessica Wrigley, Emma Ainsworth, Katrina McDiarmid, Kate M. O’Brien, Nicole Nathan, Kate Bartlem, Daniel Groombridge, the Healthy Children’s Initiative Secondary School Advisory Group, Tara Clinton-McHarg

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Abstract

Objective

To determine the acceptability, feasibility, perceived effectiveness and factors influencing the implementation of an evidence-based integrated physical activity and mental wellbeing program in Australian secondary schools.

Methods

A pilot study of a teacher-delivered 5-week physical activity and mental wellbeing program for Year 7 students was conducted in two New South Wales (NSW) schools. Surveys and focus groups collected teacher- and/or student-data regarding fidelity of implementation, acceptability, feasibility, usefulness, confidence to deliver, enjoyment, perceived effectiveness and factors influencing implementation.

Results

Seven teachers and 87 students participated. Both schools implemented all program components. Teachers reported that the program components were acceptable (40%–100%), feasible (71%), that the resources were useful (86%–100%) and confidence in delivering all components (71%–100%). Students reported that the program information was acceptable (74%-78%) and enjoyable (48%–62%). Teachers and students perceived positive student health and wellbeing impacts (40%–83%). Key teacher-reported factors influencing implementation were sufficient financial resources (86%) and recognition for program implementation (71%). Students suggested increasing active lessons relative to theoretical lessons, peer and teacher participation and lesson activity autonomy to improve participation.

Conclusions

The integrated physical activity and mental wellbeing program was acceptable and feasible, and important factors to improve implementation and student participation were identified.

Implications for Public Health

Findings support a controlled study to assess effects on student health and wellbeing outcomes.

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澳大利亚中学基于证据的综合体育活动和心理健康计划的员工和学生接受度和可行性：一项试点研究。

目的：确定澳大利亚中学实施循证综合体育活动和心理健康计划的可接受性、可行性、感知有效性和影响因素。方法：在新南威尔士州（NSW）的两所学校进行了一项针对七年级学生的为期五周的教师体育活动和心理健康计划的试点研究。调查和焦点小组收集了教师和/或学生关于实施的保真度、可接受性、可行性、有用性、交付的信心、享受、感知有效性和影响实施的因素的数据。结果：参与教师7名，学生87名。两所学校都实施了所有的项目组成部分。教师报告说，项目组成部分是可接受的（40%-100%），可行的（71%），资源是有用的（86%-100%），并有信心交付所有组成部分（71%-100%）。学生们报告说，课程信息是可以接受的（74%-78%）和令人愉快的（48%-62%）。教师和学生认为对学生的健康和福祉有积极影响（40%-83%）。教师报告的影响实施的关键因素是足够的财政资源（86%）和对计划实施的认可（71%）。学生建议在理论课的基础上增加主动课，增加同伴和教师的参与，增加课堂活动的自主性，以提高参与度。结论：综合体育活动和心理健康计划是可接受和可行的，并确定了提高实施和学生参与的重要因素。对公共卫生的影响：研究结果支持一项对照研究，以评估对学生健康和福祉结果的影响。

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来源期刊

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

5.70%

发文量

121

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (ANZJPH) is concerned with public health issues. The research reported includes formal epidemiological inquiries into the correlates and causes of diseases and health-related behaviour, analyses of public policy affecting health and disease, and detailed studies of the cultures and social structures within which health and illness exist. The Journal is multidisciplinary and aims to publish methodologically sound research from any of the academic disciplines that constitute public health.