after-school programs

REACH Harlem: young urban boys’ experiences in an after-school PA positive youth development program

REACH Harlem: young urban boys’ experiences in an after-school PA positive youth development program

While in previous article we discuss the challenges that were faced when implementing REACH in an urban community in East Harlem, New York, this article highlights the benefits of the implementation of REACH and how it positively impacted the lives of these young men.

Enacting a body-focused curriculum with young girls through an activist approach: Leveraging the after-school space

Enacting a body-focused curriculum with young girls through an activist approach: Leveraging the after-school space

This entry provides an overview of the after-school curriculum referred to as GIRL (Gaining Insight through Reflexive Learning) through an activist approach (Meza & Marttinen, 2019). Two coaches worked together to develop a safe and supportive environment establishing a trusting relationship with the students. As a result, effective teacher practice through an activist student-centered approach was able to strengthen the relationship between the girls and physical activity bridging towards lifetime physical activity and literacy.

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