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Table 2 Protocol for Assigning Intensity Score for Each Strategy, Missouri HSHC 2013–2017

From: Association between multi-component initiatives and physical activity-related behaviors: interim findings from the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities initiative

Dimension

Rubric for Scoring Intensity (0.1 = low;1.0 = high)

Related Examples

Purpose

High (1.0): Modifying policies, systems, and access

Med (0.55): Enhancing services and support

Low (0.1): Providing information; enhancing skills

High: A long-term transportation plan was passed and included a sales tax to generate revenue to support pedestrian and transportation infrastructure

Med: PA opportunities were offered as a reward in place of food but was not a mandated policy

Low: Fun fit night for families to engage in activities together

Duration

High (1.0): Ongoing, throughout the year

Med (0.55): More than once per year

Low (0.1): One-time event

High: Joint-use agreement in place to enable school grounds to be used for PA after school hours

Med: Walking challenge occurring twice throughout the year

Low: 5 k Run

Reacha

High (1.0): 21% or more of the population

Medium (0.55): 6–20% of the population

Low (0.1): 0–5% of the population

High: Livable Streets policy

Medium: Revised wellness policy impacted schools districtwide

Low: A rock wall was installed at a middle school

  1. aTargeted population was calculated using U.S. Census data for each targeted city/town