Evaluation of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Low‐Income, Urban Middle Schools

BACKGROUND Physical education (PE) can provide opportunities to engage in daily moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA), but MVPA levels in many classes are low. This study examines MVPA during middle school PE lessons before and after receiving the SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) program. METHODS Sixteen schools were enrolled in the study. PE teachers at eight schools received the intervention. PE lessons at all...