title: A process evaluation of an outreach physical activity program in an inner-city primary school.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Inner-city schools experience substantial difficulties in providing sufficient physical activity opportunities for their pupils. This study evaluated the Y-Active, an outreach physical activity and well-being program delivered in an inner-city primary school in London, UK by a third-sector partner.
  
  
  METHODS
  A process evaluation focusing on perceived effectiveness and implementation issues was conducted using qualitative case-study methodology. Semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils (N = 17, age range = 9 to 11 years), Y-Active sports leaders (N = 4), the school head teacher, class teachers (N = 2), and the Y-Active administrator. Transcripts were thematically analyzed and multiple informant and analyst triangulation performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The Y-Active leaders created a positive learning environment supporting autonomy, balancing discipline and structure and providing self-referenced feedback, excellence in tuition and a strong focus on fun and praise. Pupils reported improvements in self-confidence and competence, self-discipline and interpersonal relationships. School staff and Y-Active leaders highlighted that their partnership was built on trust, top-down leadership support and open lines of communication between the provider and the school.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Collaboration between third sector service providers and inner-city schools represents a promising means of increasing children's physical activity and well-being.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Afroditi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stathi
authors.forename: Simon J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Sebire
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012574:Schools / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012649:Self Concept; D057566:Self Report; D013177:Sports; D006113:United Kingdom; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*