%0 Journal Article
%T Move & Thrive: Development of a Web-Based Training for Schools About Trauma-Informed Physical Activity.
%A Kroshus E
%A Moore A
%A Steiner MK
%A Nieto C
%A McCleery J
%A Turner K
%A Garrett K
%A Tandon PS
%J J Sch Health
%V 0
%N 0
%D 2024 Jul 8
%M 38977391
%F 2.46
%R 10.1111/josh.13479
%X BACKGROUND: Youth who have experienced trauma or other adverse childhood events have the potential to uniquely benefit from physical activity (PA). However, how PA is administered in schools can be re-traumatizing and fail to create positive experiences through movement. We sought to develop role-specific training to help increase the implementation of trauma-informed PA.
METHODS: Guided by intervention mapping methodology, we developed "Move & Thrive"-a brief web-based training about trauma-informed PA. We then conducted a pilot evaluation of this training using a pre-posttest design with no control group in a sample of youth sport coaches, parents of school-aged children, and teachers (nā=ā150) recruited from an online opt-in non-probability panel.
RESULTS: Mixed methods feedback found that "Move & Thrive" was highly acceptable. Across all roles (coaches, teachers, and parents/guardians) there were statistically significant increases in all targeted implementation determinants (knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and perceived resources/support), with moderate to large effect sizes.
CONCLUSIONS: These results provide the foundation for a larger, adequately powered trial with randomization and follow-up to assess the implementation of trauma-informed PA.