Creating a digital app to help teachers provide physical education for elementary students
Development, Feasibility, and Acceptability of Aim to Play, a User-Friendly Digital Application for Teacher Skills Training and Physical EducationActivities for 3-5 Grade Elementary Students
This study is testing a new app called Aim to Play that helps teachers create fun and effective physical education activities for kids in 3rd to 5th grade, especially in areas where resources might be limited, so that more students can get active and enjoy moving around.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saavsus, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917819 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a user-friendly digital application called Aim to Play, designed to assist teachers in delivering effective physical education (PE) activities for 3rd to 5th grade students. The app aims to address barriers faced by educators, particularly those in low-income and rural areas, by providing easy access to standards-based PE lesson plans that can be used in various settings. By utilizing this app, teachers can tailor activities based on time, skill level, and available resources, ultimately promoting increased physical activity among students. The project will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the app among educators to ensure it meets their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include elementary school teachers and students in 3rd to 5th grades, particularly those from low-income or rural backgrounds.
Not a fit: Students who are not in the 3rd to 5th grade or those attending schools with sufficient existing PE resources may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance physical activity levels among elementary students, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced health inequities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using digital tools to enhance physical education, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- Saavsus, INC. — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ricci, Jeanette — Saavsus, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ricci, Jeanette
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.