Physical Activity and Positive Youth Development: Impact of a School-Based Program
After one year of exposure to Playworks, students showed statistically significant increases in the following four protective factors as compared to students with no exposure to Playworks: (1) Physical Activity, (2) Problem-Solving Skills, (3) Meaningful Participation in School (4) Goals and Aspirations. With each additional year of Playworks, the overall effect was shown to be greater.
Source
Journal of School Health
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