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Purpose of Study

Purpose?

To evaluate the sustainability of The Daily Move (TDMo) initiative in Irish primary school settings.

WHY?

Potential to positively impact children’s physical activity behaviour and a variety of children’s health-related metrics.

Potential to positively impact children’s level of enjoyment when engaging in physical activity during school.

Ability to vary and tailor the delivery of the initiative to the unique needs and preferences of various class groups and schools.

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Study Objectives

Evaluate the impact that primary school teachers’ characteristics and interests have on the implementation of TDMo.

Evaluate primary school teachers’ adherence to implementing TDMo with their class group.

Evaluate the impact that different school terms have on the sustained implementation of TDMo during a primary school year.

Identify common similarities and differences between how TDMo is implemented among Irish primary school teachers.

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What is The Daily Move?

Daily delivery
15-minute movement break
Outdoor is best
Inclusive
Keep it simple
Variety
Be creative
Teamwork

8 Key Implementation Principles

The Daily Move has been progressed and developed from The Daily Mile initiative, to facilitate an increased variety of physical activity options and choice for primary school children when participating.

Endeavour and strive to implement TDMo every day with your class!
All activities and games should be implemented within 15-minutes.
Prioritising outdoor physical activity delivery is an essential principle, with indoor or classroom sessions being implemented by teachers primarily during adverse weather conditions or when there is no safe outdoor space available for children to engage in physical activity.
The participation of all children, of varying needs and abilities, is fundamental to the delivery of any game or activity when implementing TDMo. Teachers and assistants should adapt or modify components of games and activities where necessary to ensure the full participation and inclusion of all children in the class group.
Avoid the urge to overcomplicate games and activities. It is important that each child clearly understands the rules of an activity or game before implementation commences.
It is critically important to regularly implement different activities and games with a class group to ensure children do not become bored or disinterested when participating in TDMo.
Both teachers and participating children are encouraged to be creative when planning their 15-minute TDMo session. Suggestions to modify or adapt games or activities with the goal of enhancing enjoyment and engagement by participating children should be encouraged and supported.
Teachers, staff and children are urged to work together to achieve one common, shared goal: all children in the school should always enjoy and look forward to participating in TDMo.

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Supporting Implementation

An online training webinar with the primary researcher before they begin implementing TDMo with their class group.

Access to a YouTube channel that will include a video explaining what TDMo is. In addition, this channel will provide video demonstrations of activities and games suitable for delivery outdoors, indoors and within the classroom.

Opportunity to regularly check-in with and contact the primary researcher to support their continued implementation of TDMo.

All participating teachers will receive ..

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Role of Study Participants

Endeavour to regularly implement TDMo for two 5-week blocks during different terms of the school year (i.e. October/November and February/March).

Complete a short online questionnaire at the start, middle and end of the research study.

Complete a short 2-minute reflective practice at the end of each week during both 5-week blocks to facilitate the examination of the weekly rate of TDMo implementation.

Participate in one online 30-minute focus group with the primary researcher and other study participants at the conclusion of the study.

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Provisional Timeline of Study

Wk. Oct. 2^nd – 6^th

1-hour TDMo webinar tutorial held which will be recorded for those unavailable to attend.
Questionnaire completed by teachers that is primarily designed to measure their characteristics & interests.

Wk1 (Oct. 9^th-13^th), Wk2 (Oct. 16^th-20^th) & Wk3 (Oct. 23^rd-27^th)

Weekly reflective practice completed to facilitate the evaluation of TDMo implementation rate.
Question & Answer session held online by the primary researcher during Wk1 & Wk2 for teachers who have queries regarding TDMo implementation. Attendance is optional and sessions will be recorded.

Wk. Oct 30^th – Nov. 3^rd

Mid-term break for Halloween.

Wk4 (Nov. 6^th-10^th) & Wk5 (Nov. 13^th-17^th)

Weekly reflective practice completed to facilitate the evaluation of TDMo implementation rate.
Question & Answer session held online by the primary researcher during Wk4 for teachers who have queries regarding TDMo implementation. Attendance is optional and sessions will be recorded.

Wk. Nov 20^th – Nov 24^th

Questionnaire completed by teachers that is designed to evaluate the previous 5-weeks of TDMo implementation.

1^st Term

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Provisional Timeline of Study

Wk. Jan 29^th – Feb 2^nd

1-hour TDMo refresher webinar tutorial which will be recorded for those unavailable to attend.

Wk1 (Feb. 6^th-9^th) **Schools closed on 5^th for St. Brigid’s day**

Weekly reflective practice completed to facilitate the evaluation of TDMo implementation rate.
Question & Answer session held online by the primary researcher during Wk1 for teachers who have queries regarding TDMo implementation. Attendance is optional and sessions will be recorded.

Wk. Feb 12^th – 16^th

Mid-term break

Wk2 (Feb. 19^th-23^rd), Wk3 (Feb. 26^th- Mar. 1^st), Wk4 (Mar. 4^th-8^th), Wk5 (Mar 11^th-15^th)

Weekly reflective practice completed to facilitate the evaluation of TDMo implementation rate.
Question & Answer session held online by the primary researcher during Wk2 & Wk4 for teachers who have queries regarding TDMo implementation. Attendance is optional and sessions will be recorded.

Wk. Mar. 18^th-22^nd

Questionnaire completed by teachers that is designed to measure the maintenance of TDMo implementation throughout the study.
Teachers participate in an online focus group with the primary researcher that is designed to further explore key findings collected from the study.

2^nd Term

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