Research and Publications

The Role of Cooperative Extension in Promoting Physical Activity in the School Setting

Taylor, N., et al., (2021). The role of Cooperative Extension in promoting physical activity in the school setting. Journal of Health Sciences & Extension, 9(2), 135-145.

BEPA 2.0

Extension Support of a School-Based Physical Activity Program in Elementary School Settings

Packebush, T., & Gunter, K. (2020). Extension Support of a School-Based Physical Activity Program in Elementary School Settings. OPHA Student Poster Award.

BEPA 2.0

Association of Teacher-Level Factors with Implementation of Classroom-Based Physical Activity Breaks

Abi-Nader P., et al.,(2019). Association of Teacher-Level Factors with Implementation of Classroom-Based Physical Activity Breaks. Journal of School Health, DOI: 10.1111/josh.12754.

BEPA 2.0

Teacher-Level factors, Classroom Physical Activity Opportunities, and Children's Physical Activity Levels.

Abi-Nader, P., et al., (2018). Teacher-level factors, classroom physical activity opportunities, and children's physical activity levels. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1;15(9):637-643.

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Evaluation of an Extension-Delivered Resource for Accelerating Progress in Childhood Obesity Prevention: The BEPA-Toolkit

Gunter, K. B. et al., (2017). Evaluation of an Extension-delivered resource to accelerate progress in childhood obesity prevention: The BEPA-Toolkit. Journal of Extension, 55(1), Article 2FEA5.

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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

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.

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