Assessment tool for health-promotion sports programmes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop a specific tool to assess the level of implementation of good practices in the organisation of sports programmes aimed at promoting and improving health. For this purpose, an ad hoc instrument based on a prior literature review called "Pilot Work" was designed. This document was submitted for review by a discussion group until an adequate level of consensus was obtained. Then a pilot test was conducted by two researchers, independently, selecting five programmes for good healthy sporting practices in Spain. The final version of the tool consisted of a total of 21 items, divided into two blocks: Common (4 items) and specific (17 items). The measuring instrument known as EVESPRAH, showed good validity (V Aiken ≥ .96) and reliability (К = .8122) indices. This tool aims to guide planners of sports programmes for best practices in health promotion, active participation and quality, which can lead to an increase in adherence to physical activity in different populations.