A multilevel examination of factors of the school environment and time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity among a sample of secondary school students in grades 9–12 in Ontario, Canada

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 699-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Hobin ◽  
Scott Leatherdale ◽  
Steve Manske ◽  
Joel Dubin ◽  
Susan Elliott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
School Students

scholarly journals Teaching Games for Understanding Intervention to Promote Physical Activity among Secondary School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Lijuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Intervention Period ◽  
School Students ◽  
Intervention Phase ◽  
Teaching Games For Understanding ◽  
Class Time

Objectives. This study investigated the effectiveness of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) intervention on the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels of students from Grades 9 and 10. Methods. A total of 118 students from four classes (two TGfU groups and two technique groups) participated in this study. Accelerometers were used to measure the MVPA time of students, and formal interviews were conducted to identify the factors that contributed to the MVPA level of students in TGfU classes. Results. The results reveal that the TGfU [t (1, 57) = - 11.622, p <.001, and d =.841] and technical [t (1, 61) = -4.232, p <.001, and d =.236] group exhibited significantly improved MVPA levels in intervention phase. During the intervention period, the MVPA time of the TGfU group (M = 20.26, SD = 3.74) was significantly longer than that of the technique group [M = 17.62, SD = 3.37, t (1, 118) = 4.023, p < .001, and d = .35]. Moreover, in the TGfU classes, boys (M=21.476, SD =.719) spent significantly more time engaging in MVPA than girls (M = 19.135, SD = .645) [F (1, 57) = 5.807, p = .019, and η2= .09]. However, no significant differences were determined between the MVPA levels of high- and low-skilled students. Data gathered through interviews suggested that the nature of the games, the small-sided team, and the freedom and enjoyment experienced by the students through games may explain the high MVPA levels observed in the TGfU classes. Conclusion. TGfU intervention can potentially be used to promote physical activities and attain the recommended MVPA time in PE classes (50% class time).

scholarly journals Motivational climate, need satisfaction, self-determined motivation, and accelerometer-measured physical activity among secondary school students in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruzhuan Chen ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Bingnan Wang ◽  
Yulan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
School Students

Abstract Objectives Based on integration constructs from self-determination theory (SDT) and achievement goal theory (AGT), this study aims to investigate the relationship among classroom motivational climate from four perspectives (i.e., autonomy support, relatedness support, task-involving climate and ego-involving climate), three psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence and relatedness), self-determined motivation and physical activity (PA) in secondary physical education (PE). Methods The participants consisted of 1,186 Chinese students aged 11 to 16 years from three secondary schools around Shanghai. An accelerometer was adopted to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Questionnaires were used to measure SDT variables (i.e., classroom motivational climate, perceived competence, autonomy, relatedness, self-determined motivation). Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyze the hypothesized relationship. Results A SEM analysis revealed that autonomy support and task-involving climate were positively associated with autonomy, relatedness and competence. Relatedness support was positively related with autonomy and relatedness, whereas ego-involving climate was only associated with competence. The three psychological needs positively affected self-determined motivation, and self-determined motivation positively affected the MVPA time of secondary school students in PE lessons. Conclusion These findings support a model of motivation that integrate SDT and AGT, provides new insight into understanding MVPA in Chinese PE, and establishes a solid basis for intervention research.

scholarly journals Motivational climate, need satisfaction, self-determined motivation, and accelerometer-measured physical activity among secondary school students in China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruzhuan Chen ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Bingnan Wang ◽  
Yulan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
School Students

Abstract Objectives Based on integration constructs from self-determination theory (SDT) and achievement goal theory (AGT), this study aims to investigate the relationship among classroom motivational climate from four perspectives (i.e., autonomy support, relatedness support, task-involving climate and ego-involving climate), three psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence and relatedness), self-determined motivation and physical activity (PA) in secondary physical education (PE).Methods The participants consisted of 1,186 Chinese students aged 11 to 16 years from three secondary schools around Shanghai. An accelerometer was adopted to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Questionnaires were used to measure SDT variables (i.e., classroom motivational climate, perceived competence, autonomy, relatedness, self-determined motivation). Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyze the hypothesized relationship.Results A SEM analysis revealed that autonomy support and task-involving climate were positively associated with autonomy, relatedness and competence. Relatedness support was positively related with autonomy and relatedness, whereas ego-involving climate was only associated with competence. The three psychological needs positively affected self-determined motivation, and self-determined motivation positively affected the MVPA time of secondary school students in PE lessons.Conclusion These findings support a model of motivation that integrate SDT and AGT, provides new insight into understanding MVPA in Chinese PE, and establishes a solid basis for intervention research.

scholarly journals Playing traditional games vs. free-play during physical education lesson to improve physical activity: a comparison study

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-187
Author(s):  
'Arif B. Azlan ◽  
Nadzirah Ismail ◽  
Nor Farah Mohamad Fauzi ◽  
Ruzita Abd. Talib
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Free Play ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Count ◽  
The Mean

Background and Study Aim. Non-sport activities like traditional games can be a practical way to promote physical activity (PA) during physical education (PE) lessons, especially among those who are less inclined towards sports. The purpose of this study is to compare the PA variables and acceptance between playing traditional games and free-play during physical education lessons among secondary school students. Material and Methods. Fifty-six (n = 56) subjects participated in this study wore accelerometers for a total of 40 minutes during each PE lesson to record PA. In the first week, a 40-min free-play PE lesson was done while in the second week, a 40-min PE lesson incorporated with traditional games (TG-PE lesson) was done. After following both lessons, subjects filled up a questionnaire on acceptance of TG-PE and free-play PE lessons. Results. The mean total activity count (p < 0.05) and time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (p < 0.05) were 20% and 19% greater respectively during TG-PE lesson compared to free-play PE lesson. The mean acceptance scores showed students preferred playing TG (19.29 ± 4.21; p < 0.00) over free-play PE lesson (17.59 ± 3.13). Conclusions. In conclusion, incorporating fun and meaningful activities such as TG during PE lessons can serve as an alternative strategy to promote PA during school hours. Further studies are warranted to determine other types of TG that may promote PA among secondary school students.

scholarly journals Diferencias según género en el tiempo empleado por adolescentes en actividad sedentaria y actividad física en diferentes segmentos horarios del día (Gender differences in time spent by adolescents in sedentary and physical activity in different day segmen

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Vicente Javier Beltrán Carrillo ◽  
Ana Cristina Sierra ◽  
Alejandro Jiménez Loaisa ◽  
David González-Cutre ◽  
Celestina Martínez Galindo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Activity ◽  
Initial Sample ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Time

Diferencias según género en el tiempo empleado por adolescentes en actividad sedentaria y actividad física en diferentes segmentos horarios del díaEl objetivo de este estudio fue analizar si existían diferencias según género en el tiempo empleado por los adolescentes en actividad sedentaria y actividad física ligera, moderada y vigorosa en diferentes segmentos horarios del día. Estas diferencias se analizaron tanto entre semana como en fin de semana. La muestra inicial de este estudio se compuso de 206 estudiantes de 3º y 4º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (M= 15,07; DT= 0,86). Las mediciones de la actividad sedentaria y la actividad física se realizaron con acelerómetros ActiGraph GT3X que los adolescentes llevaron durante una semana. Las chicas mostraron mayor actividad sedentaria que los chicos en el segmento horario ‘Precolegio’ (de 06:30 a 08:30 horas), mientras que los chicos presentaron mayor actividad física vigorosa en este segmento horario. Los chicos mostraron mayor actividad física vigorosa en los segmentos horarios ‘Colegio’ (de 08:31 a 14:30 horas), ‘Comida entre semana’ (de 14:31 a 16:00 horas), ‘Tarde 1 entre semana’ (de 16:01 a 18:30 horas) y ‘Tarde 2 entre semana’ (de 18:31 a 21:00 horas). Las chicas presentaron mayor actividad sedentaria en el segmento ‘Tarde 2 entre semana’. Durante el fin de semana, los chicos mostraron mayor actividad vigorosa en el segmento horario ‘Tarde 1’ (de 16:01 a 18:30 horas). Junto a la discusión de los resultados, este artículo plantea una serie de recomendaciones para la promoción de la actividad física en las chicas.Abstract. The aim of this study was to analyse the existence of possible gender differences in time spent by adolescents in sedentary activity and light, moderate and vigorous physical activity in different day segments. These differences were analysed both on weekdays and weekend days. The initial sample of this study consisted of 206 secondary school students (M= 15.07; SD= 0.86). Sedentary and physical activity were measured with ActiGraph GT3X accelerometers, which were worn by the adolescents during one week. Girls showed higher levels of sedentary activity during ‘Pre-school time’ (from 06:30 to 08:30 hours), whereas boys showed more vigorous physical activity during this segment of the day. Boys showed higher levels of vigorous physical activity during ‘School’ (from 08:31 to 14:30 hours), ‘Weekday lunches’ (from 14:31 to 16:00 hours), ‘Weekday afternoons’ (from 16:01 to 18:30 hours), and ‘Weekday evenings’ (from 18:31 to 21:00 hours). Girls showed more sedentary activity during ‘Weekday evenings’. Finally, boys showed higher levels of vigorous physical activity during ‘Weekend afternoons’ (from 16:01 to 18:30 hours). Besides the discussion of the results, this article proposes several recommendations to promote girls’ participation in physical activity

scholarly journals Correlates of Physical Activity of Students in Secondary School Physical Education: A Systematic Review of Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulan Zhou ◽  
Lijuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Background and Objective. Several reviews have summarised studies on secondary school students’ moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in physical education (PE), but no systematic review with semiquantitative assessment has been conducted to specifically identify the correlates of their MVPA. This review aims to systematically summarise the existing literature, which investigated correlates of MVPA of secondary school students during their PE lessons. Methods. A systematic search using ERIC, SPORTDiscus, PubMed, PsycINFO, Academic Search Premier, and Web of Science was conducted to identify the correlates of the MVPA of secondary school students in PE. Studies were eligible if they were English published articles and examined the association with MVPA during secondary school PE lessons and cross-sectional and prospective longitudinal quantitative studies. Two reviewers independently examined the articles, assessed their methodological quality, and performed data extraction. The correlates of MVPA were synthesised and further assessed semiquantitatively. Results. Fifty-five studies were identified to correlate with secondary school students’ MVPA in PE lessons. Further analysis only included 43 studies (78.2%) that were of medium and high quality by methodological quality assessment. Out of 54 variables identified from these medium and high-quality studies, 11 were consistently associated with the MVPA. Sex (boys), ethnicity (White), class gender (boys-only), PE activities (team games), lesson location (outdoors), expectancy beliefs, subjective task values, and enjoyment were consistently and positively associated with MVPA. Other variables, namely, class gender (girls-only), PE activities (movement activities), and lesson context (knowledge), were consistently and negatively related to MVPA. Conclusions. Interventions focusing on the consistent variables are needed to build active lesson time in PE. This review also provides insights for future research.

Educational and Occupational Aspiration In Relation To School Environment of the Secondary School Students of South Kamrup Area of Assam- A Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhargab Pratim Bora
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Occupational Aspiration ◽  
Personal Significance

Aspiration means the goal that individual set for him in a task which has intense personal significance for him and in which his ego is involved. School is one of the major agencies of socialization which has great influence and bearing on the development of aspirations of the child. It is the School which sets the pattern for the child’s attitude towards people and society, aids intellectual growth in the child and supports his aspirations and achievements. A positive affective School environment increases the livelihood that a child can initiate and persist in challenging and intellectual tasks. Thus the present study is envisaged to assess the Educational and Occupational aspiration of the Secondary School students in relation to their School Environment. The main purpose of the study was to find out the level of Educational and Occupational aspiration in relation to the School environment of the Secondary School students. For the study, 12 Provincialized Co-Educational Secondary schools were selected as sampled Schools by using simple random sampling technique and 490 Class-X students from the sampled schools were selected. Educational aspiration scale (EAS), Occupational aspiration Scale (OAS) and School Environment Inventory were used as tool of the study.

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