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PART 1
Abstract
Background: Wizards of Motion is a program of curriculum delivery
through which experts in Kinesiology introduce grade 7 students to
applications of physics for human movement. The program is linked
closely to Ministry of Education curriculum requirements but includes
human movement applications and data analysis
experiences. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate
students' head safety knowledge and attitudes toward helmet use after
participating in the program. Methods: Data were collected from five
grade 7 classrooms. Two classrooms (n = 37) receiving the program,
while three classrooms, (n = 37) formed the control group (no
intervention). Results on the Knowledge Test, and the Student Helmet
Use Questionnaire were compared between intervention and control
students. Results: A significant pre-post change in level of knowledge
scores was observed in the intervention group. Likewise, intervention
group students showed a significant increase in their intention to wear a
helmet in future. Discussion: The successful program delivery illustrated
the usefulness of linking public health promotion to standard classroom
curriculum. Translation to Health Education Practice: This program
exemplified the fundamental elements of knowledge translation and
knowledge development, and is therefore recommended as a positive
approach to delivering the public health message of helmet use for head
safety.
TRADUCCION
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PART 2
Abstract
Background: Wizards of Motion is a program of curriculum delivery through
which experts in Kinesiology introduce grade 7 students to applications of
physics for human movement. The program is linked closely to Ministry of
Education curriculum requirements but includes human movement applications
and data analysis experiences. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to
evaluate students' head safety knowledge and attitudes toward helmet use after
participating in the program. Methods: Data were collected from five grade 7
classrooms. Two classrooms (n = 37) receiving the program, while three
classrooms, (n = 37) formed the control group (no intervention). Results on the
Knowledge Test, and the Student Helmet Use Questionnaire were compared
between intervention and control students. Results: A significant pre-post change
in level of knowledge scores was observed in the intervention group. Likewise,
intervention group students showed a significant increase in their intention to
wear a helmet in future. Discussion: The successful program delivery illustrated
the usefulness of linking public health promotion to standard classroom
curriculum. Translation to Health Education Practice: This program exemplified
the fundamental elements of knowledge translation and knowledge
development, and is therefore recommended as a positive approach to delivering
the public health message of helmet use for head safety.
TRADUCCION
Abstracto
Antecedentes: Wizards of Motion es un programa de entrega de currculos a
travs del cual los expertos en Kinesiologa introducen a los estudiantes de grado
7 en aplicaciones de fsica para el movimiento humano. El programa est
estrechamente vinculado a los requisitos del plan de estudios del Ministerio de
Educacin, pero incluye aplicaciones de movimientos humanos y experiencias
de anlisis de datos. Objetivo: El propsito de este estudio fue evaluar los
conocimientos y actitudes de los estudiantes acerca de la seguridad de la cabeza
en cuanto al uso del casco despus de participar en el programa. Mtodos: Se
recogieron datos de cinco aulas de 7 grado. Dos aulas (n = 37) recibieron el
programa, mientras que tres aulas, (n = 37) formaron el grupo control (sin
intervencin). Se compararon los resultados de la Prueba de Conocimiento y el
Cuestionario de Uso de Casco de Estudiante entre los estudiantes de
intervencin y de control. Resultados: Se observ un significativo cambio previo
al post en el nivel de puntajes de conocimiento en el grupo de intervencin. Del
mismo modo, los estudiantes del grupo de intervencin mostraron un aumento
significativo en su intencin de usar un casco en el futuro. Discusin: El exitoso
programa de entrega ilustr la utilidad de vincular la promocin de salud pblica
con el plan de estudios estndar. Traduccin a la prctica de la educacin de la
salud: Este programa ejemplific los elementos fundamentales de la traduccin
del conocimiento y el desarrollo del conocimiento, por lo que se recomienda
como un enfoque positivo para entregar el mensaje de salud pblica del uso del
casco para la seguridad de la cabeza.