Research and Publications

We are continually doing research on physical activity promotion and implementation. Below are some resources that we stand behind and are key to our program.

BEPA 2.0 Process and Outcome Evaluation

School-Based Physical Activity Program Implementation Is Enhanced With Support From Community-Based Partners (in English)

Packebush, T., Ahern, K., Brody, B., & Gunter, K. B. (2025). School-Based Physical Activity Program Implementation Is Enhanced With Support From Community-Based Partners. Journal of School Health, 95(1), 26-33.

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BEPA 2.0 Online Training: Effectiveness and Implications for Practice (in English)

Packebush, T., Radcliffe, E., & Gunter, K.B. (2023). BEPA 2.0 Online Training: Effectiveness and Implications for Practice. OSU Extension Service Family & Community Health Spring Conference.

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Evaluating Effectiveness of an Online Physical Activity Promotion Training for School-based Practitioners (in English)

Packebush, T., & Gunter, K. B. (2022). Evaluating effectiveness of an online physical activity promotion training for school-based practitioners. 2022 OPHA Conference. Abstract: https://beav.es/ThA

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

Taylor, N., Packebush, T., Winfield, T., & Gunter, K. B. (2021). The role of Cooperative Extension in promoting physical activity in the school setting. Journal of Health Sciences & Extension, 9(2), 135-145. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54718/EXFO9573

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

Packebush, T., & Gunter, K. B. (2020). Extension support of a school-based physical activity program in elementary school settings. 2020 OPHA Conference. Student Poster Award.

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Association of Teacher-Level Factors with Implementation of Classroom-Based Physical Activity Breaks (in English)

Abi-Nader P., Hilberg, E., Schuna Jr., J. M., John, D. H., & Gunter, K. B. (2019). Association of teacher-level factors with implementation of classroom-based physical activity breaks. Journal of School Health, 89(6), 435-443. DOI: 10.1111/josh.12754.

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Teacher-Level factors, Classroom Physical Activity Opportunities, and Children's Physical Activity Levels. (in English)

Abi-Nader P., Hilberg, E., Schuna Jr., J. M., John, D. H., & Gunter, K. B. (2018). Teacher-level factors, classroom physical activity opportunities, and children's physical activity levels. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15(9), 637-643. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2017-0218

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

Gunter, K. B., Abi Nader, P., Armington, A., Hicks, J. C., & John, D. H. (2017). Evaluation of an Extension-delivered resource to accelerate progress in childhood obesity prevention: The BEPA-Toolkit. Journal of Extension, 55(1), Article 2FEA5. DOI: 10.34068/joe.55.02.23

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Other Research and Practice

Integrate Classroom Physical Activity in Schools (in English)

Chen, B. H., Michael, S., Borgogna, B., Holmes, K., Hughes, K., Jew, L., & Juergens, M. (2019). Integrate classroom physical activity in schools. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 90(8), 10-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2019.1649577

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Physical Activity Levels and Obesity Status of Oregon Rural Elementary School Children (in English)

Gunter, K.B., Jackson, J. A., Abi Nader, P., & John, D. H., (2015). Physical activity levels and obesity status of Oregon rural elementary school children. Preventive Medicine Reports, 2, 478-482. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.04.014

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Estimated Energy Expenditures for School-Based Policies and Active Living (in English)

Bassett, D. R., Fitzhugh, E. C., Heath, G. W., Erwin, P. C., Frederick, G. M., Wolff, D. L., Welch, W. A., & Stout, A.B. (2013). Estimated energy expenditures for school-based policies and active living. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 44(2), 108-113. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2012.10.017

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