Offering A TPSR Physical Activity Club to Adolescent Boys Labeled At Risk in Partnership with a Community-Based Youth Serving Program

Abstract

Although there has been an increased focus in the literature on the importance of partnerships that frame or support TPSR programs, there are few detailed descriptions of successful, mutually beneficial partnerships. The purpose of this essay is to share my story of a successful TPSR physical activity club I developed in partnership with an existing youth serving organization in Memphis, Tennessee. The youth serving organization I partnered with was comprehensive, effectively run, and based in similar values. The infusion of weekly TPSR lessons increased the effectiveness and coherence of the existing program's physical activity component and aligned it more with their value lessons and other aspects of their program. This partnership allowed me to implement the TPSR model with a high degree of fidelity and to develop ideas that I have been able to share with a wide range of audiences interested in this work. Most importantly, the program's staff and I felt this partnership and our combined efforts had a positive influence on the boys in the program and supported their success in the program and hopefully beyond.

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