Research and Publications
We are continually doing research on physical activity promotion and implementation. Here are some resources that we stand behind and think are key to our program.
Articles
Estimated energy expenditure for school-based policies and active living.
Bassett, Fitzhugh, Heath, Erwin, Frederick, Wolff, Welch, and Stout. "Estimated Energy Expenditures for School-Based Policies and Active Living." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 44.2 (2012): 108-113. Web.
BEPA 2.0
Evaluation of an Extension-Delivered Resource for Accelerating Progress in Childhood Obesity Prevention: The BEPA-Toolkit
Gunter, Katherine B., Abi Nader, Patrick, Armington, Amanda, Hicks, John C., John, Deborah. "Evaluation of an extension-delivered resource for accelerating progress in childhood obesity prevention: the BEPA-toolkit." Journal of Extension, v55 n2 Article 2FEA5 Apr 2017.
BEPA 2.0
Integrate Classroom Physical Activity in Schools
Chen, B. H., Michael, S., Borgogna, B., Holmes, K., Hughes, K., Jew, L., & Juergens, M., "Integrate Classroom Physical Activity in Schools," Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 90:8, 10-19, 2019.
BEPA 2.0
Physical activity levels and obesity status of Oregon Rural Elementary School children
K. Gunter, Jackson, J. A., Nader, P. Abi, and John, D. H., “The Association of Rural Elementary School Environmental Characteristics with Children’s Physical Activity Levels at School”, International Journal of School Health, vol. 5, no. 3, 2018.
BEPA 2.0
Teacher-Level factors, classroom physical activity opportunities, and children's physical activity levels.
P. Abi Nader, Hilberg, E., Schuna, Jr, J. M., John, D. H., and Gunter, K., “Teacher-Level Factors, Classroom Physical Activity Opportunities, and Children's Physical Activity Levels.”, J Phys Act Health, vol. 15, no. 9, pp. 637-643, 2018.
BEPA 2.0