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Table 2 Results of the univariate multi-level logistic regression analyses examining school-level physical activity policy characteristics associated with being overweight among youth in grades 1 to 4 in PLAY-On (Ontario, Canada, 2007–2008)

From: A cross-sectional examination of school characteristics associated with overweight and obesity among grade 1 to 4 students

 

Model estimates (standard error)

  

Model 1

  

Overweight vs. normal weight a

 

Phase

 

Healthy physical environment

  

Student access to a variety of facilities on and off school grounds during school hours†

Action

1.64 (0.71)*

Maintenance

1.15 (0.71)

Availability of physical activities during inclement weather†

Action

0.45 (0.29)

Maintenance

−0.18 (0.95)

Student access to facilities and equipment outside of school hours†

Action

−0.22 (0.35)

Maintenance

0.77 (0.69)

Support for active transportation to and from school†

Action

−0.43 (0.37)

Maintenance

−0.84 (0.39)*

Overall score for this indicator †

Action

−0.14 (0.28)

Instruction and programs

  

Implementation of daily PA‡

Maintenance

−0.23 (0.39)

Time spent per week engaged in PA during physical education classes†

Action

−0.23 (0.44)

Maintenance

−0.18 (0.58)

Classes taught by a qualified physical education specialist†

Action

−0.12 (0.32)

Availability and use of intramural/club activities†

Action

−0.06 (0.26)

Maintenance

−0.10 (0.29)

Consistency of intramural programming across grade divisions and seasons†

Action

0.09 (0.46)

Maintenance

0.36 (0.95)

Availability and use of interschool programs†

Action

−0.02 (0.35)

Maintenance

−0.33 (0.54)

Consistency of interschool programming across seasons†

Maintenance

−0.13 (0.37)

Overall score for this indicator †

Action

0.15 (0.30)

Supportive social environment

  

Emphasis placed on maximizing participation in PA through school programs†

Action

1.03 (0.70)

Maintenance

1.08 (0.65)

Incorporation of PA into other school subjects†

Action

0.32 (0.54)

Maintenance

0.56 (0.64)

Special recognition of students who participate in school physical activities†

Action

0.74 (0.63)

Maintenance

−0.09 (0.40)

Formal collection of suggestions from the school community about PA at school†

Action

0.02 (0.66)

Maintenance

0.06 (0.44)

Promotion of PA programs and events for students, families and school staff†

Action

−0.81 (0.59)

Maintenance

−0.43 (0.47)

Use of PA as a reward, not as discipline†

Action

−0.12 (0.48)

Maintenance

−0.24 (0.53)

Presence of written policies or practices that support PA†

Action

−0.14 (0.28)

Maintenance

−0.06 (0.22)

Overall score for this indicator †

Action

−0.37 (0.20)

Community Partnerships

  

Support available for school staff involved with PA‡

Maintenance

−0.50 (0.30)

Connection to community resources†

Action

−0.40 (0.42)

Maintenance

−0.19 (0.35)

Overall score for this indicator †

Action

−0.56 (0.29)

Maintenance

−0.05 (0.17)

Number of opportunity structures within a 1 kilometer (km) radius of a school

Recreation facilities

Each 1 unit increase

−0.02 (0.09)

Variety stores

−0.13 (0.11)

Fast-food restaurants

−0.19 (0.14)

Bakeries/donut shops

0.05 (0.13)

Grocery stores

 

−0.13 (0.08)

  1. Note: aBMI values used to determine weight status have been adjusted for age and sex.
  2. Model 1: 1 = Overweight (n = 319), 0 = Normal weight (n = 1,711).
  3. *p < .05 †Reference group is Initiation, ‡Reference group is Action.