Before and After School Physical Activity Programs: Frameworks, Critical Issues and Underserved Populations - Paperback

by Risto Marttinen (Editor), Erin E. Centeio (Editor), Thomas Quarmby (Editor)

This is the first book to offer a critical examination of the delivery of before and after-school physical activity programs from global perspectives. It introduces key theory and best practice in before and after-school physical activity research and programming.

Author Biography

Risto Marttinen is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University. His research revolves around implementing sustainable and educational after-school physical education programs in elementary and middle schools specializing in sports and fitness in under-served communities while reinforcing character development and teaching STEM and common-core literacy skills.

Erin E. Centeio is an Associate Professor at University of Hawai'i at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Erin's research focuses on increasing children's levels of physical activity throughout the school day and understanding the effects physical activity has on their health, as well as the cognitive and psychosocial benefits.

Thomas Quarmby is a Reader in the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK. His research explores the role of sport, physical activity and physical education for youth from socially vulnerable backgrounds, with particular attention given to care-experienced children and young people.