@article{ref1,
title="An evaluation of a classroom science intervention designed to extend the bicycle helmet safety message",
journal="American journal of health education",
year="2009",
author="McPherson, Moira N. and Marsh, Pamela K. and Montelpare, William J. and Van Barneveld, Christina and Zerpa, Carlos E.",
volume="40",
number="2",
pages="71-79",
abstract="Background: Wizards of Motion is a program of curriculum delivery through which experts in Kinesiology introduce grade 7 students to applications of physics for human movement. The program is linked closely to Ministry of Education curriculum requirements but includes human movement applications and data analysis experiences. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate students' head safety knowledge and attitudes toward helmet use after participating in the program. Methods: Data were collected from five grade 7 classrooms. Two classrooms (n = 37) receiving the program, while three classrooms, (n = 37) formed the control group (no intervention). Results on the Knowledge Test, and the Student Helmet Use Questionnaire were compared between intervention and control students. Results: A significant pre-post change in level of knowledge scores was observed in the intervention group. Likewise, intervention group students showed a significant increase in their intention to wear a helmet in future. Discussion: The successful program delivery illustrated the usefulness of linking public health promotion to standard classroom curriculum. Translation to Health Education Practice: This program exemplified the fundamental elements of knowledge translation and knowledge development, and is therefore recommended as a positive approach to delivering the public health message of helmet use for head safety.<p />",
language="",
issn="1932-5037",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}