Walking the talk? Teachers’ and early years’ practitioners’ perceptions and confidence in delivering the UK Physical Activity Guidelines within the curriculum for young children

Abstract Purpose This study explored cancer survivors’ views and experiences of receiving physical activity advice post-diagnosis. We also determined the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on the recall of physical activity advice and whether receiving advice was associated with meeting physical activity guidelines. Methods An anonymised, mixed-methods, 27-item survey was distributed to cancer survivors via online cancer communities in the UK. Results Of the 242 respondents, 52% recalled receiving physical activity advice. Of those who recalled receiving advice, only 30% received guidance on type of physical activity and 14% were referred to another source of information or exercise specialist. Advice was most often given after treatment cessation, with only 19% of respondents receiving advice during active treatment. Most respondents (56%) expressed a need for further information. There was no evidence of associations between sociodemographic characteristics and recall of physical activity advice. However, cancer survivors who perceived the physical activity advice they received as being appropriate (odds ratio [OR] 3.8, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.4–10.7) and those with a higher level of education (OR 3.2, 95% CI: 1.8–5.8) were more likely to meet aerobic exercise guidelines. Females were less likely to meet resistance exercise guidelines than males (OR 0.44, 95% CI: 0.21–0.90). Conclusion There is scope to improve the provision of physical activity advice in cancer care by providing advice in a timely manner after diagnosis, referring patients to a suitable exercise or rehabilitation specialist when indicated, and using a tailored approach to ensure the advice is appropriate for specific sociodemographic groups.

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Early Years Educator ◽

10.12968/eyed.2016.17.10.46 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

pp. 46-48

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Children With Autism ◽

County Council ◽

Early Years ◽

Teaching Writing ◽

Early Writing ◽

Complex Needs ◽

Early Years Education ◽

The Uk

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Lifestyle medicine and physical activity knowledge of final year UK medical students

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000518 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e000518 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dina Radenkovic ◽

Ram Aswani ◽

Imtiaz Ahmad ◽

Jack Kreindler ◽

Rebecca Robinson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Medical Students ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

School Curriculum ◽

Lifestyle Medicine ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Lifestyle Choices ◽

The Uk ◽

Exercise Guidelines ◽

And Training

ObjectivesIt has previously been reported in theBritish Journal of Sports Medicinethat final year UK medical students are lacking knowledge of the physical activity guidelines. This study assesses whether the knowledge and training of final year UK medical students has improved, whether knowledge correlates with lifestyle choices and whether there is a need for lifestyle medicine training, which includes physical activity guidance, to be offered to this cohort.MethodsA questionnaire consisting of nine key questions was sent to 1356 final year medical students from seven different UK medical schools.ResultsCompleted questionnaires (n=158) were analysed and revealed that 52% were unaware of the current exercise guidelines in the UK. 80% stated they had not received training in lifestyle medicine over the last 2 years while 48.1% were unacquainted with motivational interviewing. 76% wanted more lifestyle medicine teaching to be incorporated into the medical school curriculum.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that final year UK medical students still lack knowledge of the physical activity guidelines. In addition, there is a demand among this cohort for increased lifestyle medicine training which may in turn be an effective way of improving physical activity knowledge.

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Healthy eating in the early years

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-01-2015-0014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 118 (4) ◽

pp. 992-1002 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nicola Goldsborough ◽

Catherine Homer ◽

Rebecca Atchinson ◽

Margo E. Barker

Keyword(s):

Young Children ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Local Level ◽

Dietary Guidelines ◽

Early Years ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Content Type ◽

Health And Development ◽

Food Provision ◽

The Uk

Purpose – A nutritious diet is critical to the health and development of pre-school children. Children in the UK consume much food outside the home yet day-care food provision is unregulated, and informed by disparate and conflicting dietary guidelines. Factors affecting nursery food provision have been much studied, but less is known about food provision in the child-minder setting. The purpose of this paper is to examine factors influencing child-minders’ food provision. Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative methods were employed, combining participant observation with semi-structured interviews. Participants were selected via purposive and convenience sampling. Eight child-minders from an English borough were interviewed. Findings – The food provided by child-minders was not consistent with dietary guidelines for young children, following menu plans was reported to be difficult, and knowledge about healthy eating guidelines for young children was various. Child-minders reported limited time for food preparation, and problems catering for fussy children. Some child-minders obtained support through an informal peer network group. Only one child-minder reported availing of professional nutritional advice on healthy food provision. Communication with parents about food was considered important, although there was some evidence of discord between providers and parents in dietary objectives. Research limitations/implications – The study was small in size and regionally based. Due to the local nature of the study, it is not possible to make generalisations to the wider national context. Corroboration of the findings is necessary in a larger study. Practical implications – Child-minders have a pivotal role to play in the nutritional health and development of young children, and whilst their interest in provision of nutritious food was great, outside support was lacking. Support should include provision of one clear set of authoritative guidelines, practical guidance that accommodates the realities of providing food in the child-minder setting, investment to strengthen support structures at local level and the development of network groups. Originality/value – Whilst the factors underpinning food provision in nurseries have been examined in various regions of the UK, little attention has been given to child-minder settings. The current study addresses this gap.

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Physical activity in former elite cricketers and strategies for promoting physical activity after retirement from cricket: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017785 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (11) ◽

pp. e017785 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stephanie R Filbay ◽

Felicity L Bishop ◽

Nicholas Peirce ◽

Mary E Jones ◽

Nigel K Arden

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Extrinsic Motivation ◽

High Volume ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Telephone Interviews ◽

The Uk ◽

Physical Activity Motivation

ObjectivesThe health benefits of professional sport dissipate after retirement unless an active lifestyle is adopted, yet reasons for adopting an active or inactive lifestyle after retirement from sport are poorly understood. Elite cricket is all-encompassing, requiring a high volume of activity and unique physical demands. We aimed to identify influences on physical activity behaviours in active and insufficiently active former elite cricketers and provide practical strategies for promoting physical activity after cricket retirement.Design18 audio-recorded semistructured telephone interviews were performed. An inductive thematic approach was used and coding was iterative and data-driven facilitated by NVivo software. Themes were compared between sufficiently active and insufficiently active participants.SettingAll participants formerly played professional cricket in the UK.ParticipantsParticipants were male, mean age 57±11 (range 34–77) years, participated in professional cricket for 12±7 seasons and retired on average 23±9 years previously. Ten participants (56%) were classified as sufficiently active according to the UK Physical Activity Guidelines (moderate-intensity activity ≥150 min per week or vigorous-intensity activity ≥75 min per week). Eight participants did not meet these guidelines and were classified as insufficiently active.ResultsKey physical activity influences were time constraints, habit formation, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, physical activity preferences, pain/physical impairment and cricket coaching. Recommendations for optimising physical activity across the lifespan after cricket retirement included; prioritise physical activity, establish a physical activity plan prior to cricket retirement and don’t take a break from physical activity, evaluate sources of physical activity motivation and incorporate into a physical activity plan, find multiple forms of satisfying physical activity that can be adapted to accommodate fluctuations in physical capabilities across the lifespan and coach cricket.ConclusionsPhysically active and less active retired cricketers shared contrasting attributes that informed recommendations for promoting a sustainable, physically active lifestyle after retirement from professional cricket.

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GRADE-ADOLOPMENT Process to Develop 24-Hour Movement Behavior Recommendations and Physical Activity Guidelines for the Under 5s in the United Kingdom, 2019

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2019-0139 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 101-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

John J. Reilly ◽

Adrienne R. Hughes ◽

Xanne Janssen ◽

Kathryn R. Hesketh ◽

Sonia Livingstone ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

De Novo ◽

Movement Behavior ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Assessment Development ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

The Uk ◽

First Time

Background: This article summarizes the approach taken to develop UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines for the Under 5s, 2019. Methods: The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE)-Adaptation, Adoption, De Novo Development (ADOLOPMENT) approach was used, based on the guidelines from Canada and Australia, with evidence updated to February 2018. Recommendations were based on the associations between (1) time spent in sleep, sedentary time, physical activity, and 10 health outcomes and (2) time spent in physical activity and sedentary behavior on sleep outcomes (duration and latency). Results: For many outcomes, more time spent in physical activity and sleep (up to a point) was beneficial, as was less time spent in sedentary behavior. The authors present, for the first time, evidence in GRADE format on behavior type–outcome associations for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stakeholders supported all recommendations, but recommendations on sleep and screen time were not accepted by the Chief Medical Officers; UK guidelines will refer only to physical activity. Conclusions: This is the first European use of GRADE-ADOLOPMENT to develop physical activity guidelines. The process is robust, rapid, and inexpensive, but the UK experience illustrates a number of challenges that should help development of physical activity guidelines in future.

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Studying biological science does not lead to adoption of a healthy lifestyle

Perspectives in Public Health ◽

10.1177/1757913919890889 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 140 (4) ◽

pp. 232-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

SN Bhatti ◽

A Leidi ◽

D Leake ◽

J-M Li

Keyword(s):

Biological Sciences ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Metabolic Diseases ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Biological Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Health Promoting ◽

The Uk

Aims: The lifestyle and physical activity (PA) habits of young people play a key role in the prevention of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases at older ages. The current generation of biological science students at university holds promise for better future medicine and medical technology. However, their physical fitness and lifestyle are often ignored. Methods: Lifestyle, PAs and common risk factors for cardiovascular disease before, and at, university were collected from 408 students using self-completed, anonymous surveys between the academic years of 2017 and 2019 from the School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS® 9.4 software. Results: Among the 408 participants, 134 were male and 274 were female with a mean ( SD) age of 19.6 (2.24). Approximately 19% of participants consumed alcohol beyond the safe limit of <14 units/week (112 g/week). Among them, 65% were males. Before university, 47% of students failed to meet the UK National Physical Activity Guidelines (NPAG) which increased to 56% during university with males exhibiting a steeper incline. Compared to their lifestyles before university, more students had insufficient sleep and displayed greater sedentariness during university. Moreover, 16% of students declared no engagement in PA which was greater than the value of 12% before university. Fitness perceptions worsened by 11% during university particularly for females. Statistical analysis revealed that gender, BMI and fitness perceptions were significantly correlated with PA levels. The most prevalent explanation for inadequacy in meeting NPAG was insufficient time. Conclusions: Compared to their pre-university lifestyles, biological science students at university are more likely to adopt unhealthier behaviours with less time for exercise and prolonged sedentary behaviours, which increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases. It is important to raise awareness of their fitness perceptions and to encourage health-promoting programmes at university.

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Associations of Parental Influences with Physical Activity and Screen Time among Young Children: A Systematic Review

Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1155/2015/546925 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 94

Author(s):

Huilan Xu ◽

Li Ming Wen ◽

Chris Rissel

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Young Children ◽

Parenting Style ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Screen Time ◽

Parenting Practices ◽

Critical Role ◽

Early Years ◽

Parental Influences

Parents play a critical role in developing and shaping their children’s physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours, particularly in the early years of life. The aim of this systematic review is to identify current literature investigating associations of parental influences with both PA and screen time in young children. This systematic review was conducted in November 2013 using 6 electronic databases covering research literature from January 1998 to November 2013. Thirty articles that met inclusion criteria were identified. These studies covered five important aspects of parenting: (1) parenting practices; (2) parents’ role modelling; (3) parental perceptions of children’s PA and screen viewing behaviours; (4) parental self-efficacy; and (5) general parenting style. Findings suggest that parents’ encouragement and support can increase children’s PA, and reducing parents’ own screen time can lead to decreased child screen time. Improving parenting practices, parental self-efficacy or changing parenting style may also be promising approaches to increasing PA time and decreasing screen time of young children.

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Development and launch of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for the Early Years

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.791 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. S325-S326

Author(s):

M. Tremblay ◽

A. LeBlanc ◽

V. Carson ◽

S. Connor Gorber ◽

M. Duggan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Early Years ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines

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Developing Young Children's Understanding of Work as a Social Institution

Citizenship Social and Economics Education ◽

10.2304/csee.1998.3.2.81 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 81-93

Author(s):

Nigel Hall ◽

Anne Robinson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Children ◽

Police Officer ◽

Social Institution ◽

Social Phenomenon ◽

Economic Understanding ◽

The Uk ◽

Economic Transaction ◽

Socially Situated

In the UK very young children's experience of ‘work’ (as in adult paid activity) in school is usually restricted to activities which focus on the more concrete manifestations of a task: the police officer arrests, the baker bakes and the nurse takes temperatures. Learning about work as a socially situated activity is usually felt to be too difficult for children aged as young as five years. However, recent studies in childhood and literacy are showing that young children are able to exert agency and understanding in many complex situations. This papers details part of a case study focusing on five-year-olds in which through a series of activities related to sociodramatic play experiences they gained experience of work and bureaucracy, work and community, and work and economic transaction. Instead of finding these too difficult it was clear that the complexity fully engaged the children and that they began to understand that work was not simply a physical activity but was a social phenomenon which involved regulation, community relationships, and economic understanding.

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