scholarly journals Physical education in secondary schools located in low-income communities: Physical activity levels, lesson context and teacher interaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Sutherland ◽  
Elizabeth Campbell ◽  
David R. Lubans ◽  
Philip J. Morgan ◽  
Anthony D. Okely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Teacher Interaction ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Lesson Context

scholarly journals Effects of gender, activity type, class location and class composition on physical activity levels experienced during physical education classes in British secondary schools: a pilot cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Delextrat ◽  
Patrick Esser ◽  
Nick Beale ◽  
Floris Bozon ◽  
Emma Eldridge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Type ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Class Composition ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Pupils in secondary schools do not meet the targets for physical activity levels during physical education (PE) sessions, and there is a lack of data on the vigorous physical activity domain (VPA) in PE known to be positively associated with cardio metabolic health While PE session intensity depends on a variety of factors, the large majority of studies investigating these factors have not taken into account the nested structure of this type of data set. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between various factors (gender, activity type, class location and class composition) and various activity levels during PE classes in secondary schools, using a multi-level statistical approach. Methods Year eight (12–13 years old) adolescents (201 boys and 106 girls) from six schools were fitted with accelerometers during one PE session each, to determine the percentage (%) of the PE session time spent in sedentary (SPA), light (LPA), moderate (MPA), vigorous (VPA) and moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) intensity levels. Two- and three-level (pupils, n = 307; classes, n = 13, schools, n = 6) mixed-effect models were used to assess the relationship between accelerometer-measured physical activity levels (% of class time spent in various activity levels) and gender, activity type, class location and composition. Results Participants engaged in MVPA and VPA for 30.7 ± 1.2% and 11.5 ± 0.8% of PE classes, respectively. Overall, no significant association between gender or class composition and PA was shown. A significant relationship between activity type and PA was observed, with Artistic classes significantly less active than Fitness classes for VPA (5.4 ± 4.5 vs. 12.5 ± 7.1%, p = 0.043, d:1.19). We also found a significant association between class location and PA, with significantly less time spent in SPA (24.8 ± 4.8% vs. 30.0 ± 3.4%, p = 0.042, d:0.77) and significantly more time spent in VPA (12.4 ± 3.7% vs. 7.6 ± 2.0%, p = 0.022, d:1.93) and MVPA (32.3 ± 6.7% vs.24.8 ± 3.8%, p = 0.024, d:1.33) in outdoors vs. indoors classes. Conclusions The results suggest that class location and activity type could be associated with the intensity of PA in PE. It is essential to take into account the clustered nature of this type of data in similar studies if the sample size allows it.

scholarly journals Girls?? Physical Activity Levels and Lesson Context during Middle School Physical Education

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S101
Author(s):  
Thomas McKenzie ◽  
Diane Catellier ◽  
Terry Conway ◽  
Larry Webber ◽  
Leslie Lytle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Lesson Context

scholarly journals Preschooler's physical activity levels and associations with lesson context, teacher's behavior, and environment during preschool physical education

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Cauwenberghe Eveline ◽  
Labarque Valery ◽  
Gubbels Jessica ◽  
De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse ◽  
Cardon Greet
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Lesson Context

scholarly journals Girlsʼ Physical Activity Levels and Lesson Context during Middle School Physical Education

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S101
Author(s):  
Thomas McKenzie ◽  
Diane Catellier ◽  
Terry Conway ◽  
Larry Webber ◽  
Leslie Lytle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Lesson Context

Physical activity levels during adventure-physical education lessons

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Gehris ◽  
Elizabeth Myers ◽  
Robert Whitaker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Instruction Time ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Mean

Adventure-physical education has been proposed to promote adolescents’ physical development, but little is known about physical activity levels during such lessons. Using the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time, we observed students’ (ages 11–14 years) physical activity levels in co-educational classes during 43 adventure-physical education lessons at seven public schools. The mean percentage (±SD) of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was 28.3% (±16.3%). The greatest percentage of lesson time was spent in two activities—high elements (24.1% ± 36.5%) and initiatives (22.3% ± 32.4%). When data were aggregated across all lessons, 40.0% of the time in high elements and 13.7% of the time in initiatives was spent in MVPA. Of all MVPA time, 31.5% occurred in high elements and another 12.6% in initiatives. Compared with traditional physical education lessons, less time is spent in MVPA during adventure lessons. Efforts to increase MVPA should target high elements and initiative activities.

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