Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

Journal Title

Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health

Volume Number

7

Issue Number

312

DOI

https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2228.100312

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Publisher PDF: the final published version of the article, with professional formatting and typesetting

Disciplines

Nursing

Abstract

Objective:To examine the potential sustained effects of WeROCK, a structured middle school-based marathon training program, on participants’ reported levels of wellness promotion, physical activity, and self-efficacy as they enter early adulthood. Design and Methods: A retrospective descriptive mixed methods design. Sample included emerging adults (N=57) who were past middle school participants in WeROCK Orange County, CA. Data were collected via online questionnaires. Results: Physical activity contributed to the positive wellbeing for participants in this sample; Physical activity was satisfying, inspirational, and enjoyable; school was considered important; Approximately 77% of participants engaged in a high or moderate levels of physical activity on a weekly basis; A positive correlation exists between participants level of perceived self-efficacy in the area of mental and physical strength, leadership, and ability to overcome difficulties and engagement in physical activity. Indicators for all four goals of the WeROCK program were successfully met by about two-thirds of the participants. Implications for Public Health: The intervention of a goal-based, structured, non-competitive, community-led running program potentially informs the ability of adolescents to be inoculated against a sedentary lifestyle as they enter early adulthood. These results include associations between physical activity and increased self-efficacy with positive effects on participants maintaining wellness promotion.

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