Dearborn SHINES During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Youth Experiences and Outcomes With Virtual Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Programming

Purpose : This exploratory study evaluated how youth healthy eating (HE) and physical activity (PA) behaviors could be influenced by a whole-of-school program, which was transformed to virtual setting at the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. The authors investigated students experienced programming role students’ perceptions parental support in their self-reported engagement HE PA. Methods PA curricula were provided across 15 schools over 12 weeks. Students ( N = 879, M age 12.12 years, 63% female) completed survey evaluating value around programmatic aspects as well Results Multiple regression analyses revealed positive relationships between for student engagement, self-efficacy behaviors. Conclusion Findings indicate that utilized parent helped facilitate beyond school setting.