Kristin M Gagnier, Kelly R Fisher
Unpacking the Black Box of Translation: A framework for infusing spatial thinking into curricula
Cognitive research: principles and implications
public health experts recommend schoolbased policies population based approach increase youth physical activity purpose case study describe one largely rural states efforts translate recommendation practice details genesis implementation evolution two state level policies physical education physical activity well inhouse efforts state department education monitor policy compliance challenges encountered described two specific years highlighted due policy monitoring enhancements made particular time periods data paper come west virginia department education two time periods 20132014 20142015 n369 elementary schools descriptive statistics quantitative data content analysis qualitative data used document school level compliance provide context implementation challenges greater 70 school principals reported achievement physical education physical activity policy expectations year limited staff predominant explanation nonfulfillment physical education expectations followed lack time facilities recess classroombased physical activity primary strategies used comply physical activity expectations pe pa policy compliance varied significantly certain school characteristics school year studied investigation warranted states translate public health policy recommendations practice including physical education physical activity policies developed monitored state level support states schools monitoring implementation challenges