Table 4 Process findings as reported by Fathers (n = 55)
Construct | Questions askeda | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Program structure and timing | The timing of the program (Saturday morning) was convenient | 4.5 (0.7) |
I felt there was value in having ‘family week’ where mothers/partners and siblings were invited | 4.7 (0.7) | |
Quality of facilitators | Were approachable and warm | 4.9 (0.3) |
Were a credible source of information | 4.8 (0.4) | |
Had a high level of knowledge | 4.8 (0.4) | |
Had good communication styles (clear, engaging) | 4.8 (0.5) | |
Were enthusiastic and motivating | 4.9 (0.3) | |
Displayed good rapport with youngsters | 4.9 (0.3) | |
Motivated me to apply the knowledge and principles presented in the program | 4.7 (0.5) | |
Overall rating of facilitatorsb | 4.9 (0.3) | |
Quality of program | The practical activities were appropriate for myself and my youngster | 4.6 (0.6) |
The practical activities were appropriate for my fitness levels | 4.5 (0.6) | |
The information presented at the Dad’s only workshops were relevant to my life | 4.3 (0.7) | |
The Dad’s only workshops were a worthwhile commitment | 4.4 (0.6) | |
The Dad’s only workshops added value to the rest of the program | 4.4 (0.6) | |
Impact of program on behaviour | My youngster improved their sport skills as a result of participating in the HYHD program | 4.4 (0.7) |
Resources (home-based Activity Handbook) | The Weekly home tasks checklist was easy to complete | 4.0 (0.6) |
The Weekly home tasks checklist helped me stay on track | 4.0 (0.8) | |
The activities in the Weekly Home Challenges were easy to complete | 4.2 (0.6) | |
The activities in the Weekly Sport Skills Practice were easy to complete | 3.7 (0.9) | |
The Weekly animal character stickers motivated my youngster to complete the weekly home tasks | 4.3 (0.9) | |
The ‘bonus stickers’ were an additional motivator and encouraged my youngster and I to do additional activities | 3.9 (1.0) | |
The 'bonus stickers' were an additional motivator and encouraged my youngster and I to wear the pedometer once a week | 3.8 (1.0) | |
Satisfaction | The (dads and youngster) sessions were enjoyable | 4.7 (0.4) |
My youngster enjoyed participating in the sessions | 4.4 (0.7) | |
I would recommend the program to my friends | 4.5 (0.4) | |
The Dad’s only workshops were enjoyable | 4.2 (0.7) | |
My youngster enjoyed completing the Weekly Home Challenges | 4.4 (0.6) | |
I enjoyed completing the Weekly Home Challenges with my youngster | 4.4 (0.7) | |
My youngster enjoyed completing the Weekly Sport Skills Practice | 4.0 (0.9) | |
I enjoyed completing the Weekly Sport Skills Practice with my youngster | 4.2 (0.7) | |
My youngster enjoyed collecting the Weekly animal character stickers | 4.8 (0.5) | |
Overall program satisfactionb | 4.8 (0.8) |