In order to increase the likelihood that students will persist in lifelong physical activity participation, is it more beneficial to offer an elementary school curriculum primarily focused on the development of fundamental motor skills and health-related fitness or a curriculum focused solely on offering physical activities that provide for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)?

2014 ◽  
Vol 85 (9) ◽  
pp. 47-48
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals The Association between Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity during Weekdays: Do Fit Students Exercise More after School?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dehong Yang ◽  
Xihe Zhu ◽  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Patrick B. Wilson ◽  
Xueping Wu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
After School ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Related Fitness

Physically active students are more likely to be fit and learn better in school than sedentary ones. For school-aged children, it is unclear whether physical fitness level is an important determinant for student’s activity afterschool. This study examined the association between health-related physical fitness test performance and afterschool physical activity during weekdays. Participants (n = 97, 11–13 years old) completed health-related fitness tests. They wore Actigraph GT3X accelerometers for five consecutive days, recording physical activity participation during after school hours. Descriptive statistics for both afterschool physical activity and health-related fitness were summarized. Regression analyses were conducted to determine the association between variables. Participants spent most of their afterschool hours participating in sedentary behaviors (274.27 ± 66.89 min) and light physical activity (73.68 ± 51.66 min), and only 11.35 ± 16.92 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), accumulating approximately 2058.52 ± 1690.56 steps each day afterschool. The regression model explained 22.8% of the variance in afterschool MVPA, and Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) scores were the only statistically significant predictor (β = 0.47, p < 0.01). Fit students do tend to exercise more after school. Promoting physical fitness in school is an important factor for students’ afterschool physical activity participation during weekdays.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Participation and Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge in University Dance Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Hanna ◽  
Anne Hanley ◽  
Avril Huddy ◽  
Michael McDonald ◽  
Fiona Willer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dance Performance ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

OBJECTIVE: To assess participation in physical activity and knowledge of general nutrition and current public health messages about the health benefits of physical activity in university dance students, and to investigate differences between first-year and later-year students and between students in dance and dance performance course groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional study recruited 67 participants from dance undergraduate degrees in a university in Australia. Nutrition knowledge was assessed using the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire. Physical activity participation and awareness of its benefits were assessed using the Active Australia Survey. RESULTS: Results indicate low nutrition knowledge among dance students, with 47% and 52% of responses correct in dance and dance performance students, respectively. Nutrition knowledge did not vary between students in first or later years. Self-reported participation in moderate and vigorous physical activity varied substantially and met or exceeded recommendations based upon duration and frequency for 98% of participants. However, awareness of physical activity messages varied, with dance students more likely to disagree about the level of activity needed for health benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Dance students report varying levels of physical activity that usually met or exceeded recommendations; however, knowledge of general nutrition and physical activity benefits was low. Improved knowledge could contribute to changes in behavior that improve health status in this population.

Issues of Health-Related Physical Fitness of the Adult Learner

2021 ◽  
pp. 1515-1536
Author(s):  
Donatus Udochukwu Chukwudo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Health Related

This chapter discussed the importance of physical fitness concerning adult learners' readiness to participate meaningfully in academia. Despite the importance of health-related physical fitness, not many adults seem to have given the issue (physical fitness) the needed attention. The chapter focused on the issues associated with a reduced level of physical activity participation, and the changing modes of transportation, and how the issues could interfere with learning if not addressed — suggestions on how to improve physical fitness while learning constitutes parts of the discussion.

Remote Monitoring of Cancer Patient Participation in a 12-Week Online Yoga Study: Challenges and Directions for Future Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-345
Author(s):  
Ryan Eckert ◽  
Jennifer Huberty ◽  
Heidi Kosiorek ◽  
Shannon Clark-Sienkiewicz ◽  
Linda Larkey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Interventions ◽  
Weekly Physical Activity ◽  
Remote Assessment

Introduction: The delivery of online interventions in cancer patients/survivors has increased. The measurement of participation in online interventions is important to consider, namely, the challenges of the remote assessment of activity. The purpose of this study was to report the measures used to assess intervention compliance and other physical activity participation in two online yoga studies, the relationship between the multimethod measures used, and the ability of cancer patients to complete these measures. Methods: The methods described are of two online yoga studies (feasibility and pilot). Cancer patients were asked to participate in 60 min/week of online yoga for 12 weeks, complete a weekly yoga log, wear a Fitbit daily for 12 weeks, and complete a weekly physical activity log. Finally, Clicky®, a web analytics software, was used to track online yoga participation. Results: Eighty-four people participated across both studies, with 63/84 participating in online yoga, averaging 57.5 ± 33.2 min/week of self-reported yoga participation compared to 41.4 ± 26.1 min/week of Clicky® yoga participation (Lin concordance = 0.28). All 84 participants averaged 95.5 ± 111.8 min/week of self-reported moderate/vigorous physical activity compared with 98.1 ± 115.9 min/week of Fitbit-determined moderate/vigorous physical activity (Lin concordance = 0.33). Across both studies, 82.9% of the yoga logs were completed, the Fitbit was worn on 75.2% of the days, and 78.7% of the physical activity logs were completed. Conclusions: Weak relationships between self-report and objective measures were demonstrated, but the compliance rates were above 75% for the study measures. Future research is needed, investigating the intricacies of self-report physical activity participation in remote interventions and the validation of a gold standard measurement for online interventions.

Trends in Walking, Moderate, and Vigorous Physical Activity Participation Across the Socioeconomic Gradient in New South Wales, Australia From 2002 to 2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 1125-1133
Author(s):  
Jessica Gugusheff ◽  
Bridget C. Foley ◽  
Katherine B. Owen ◽  
Bradley Drayton ◽  
Ding Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
New South ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Vigorous Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Group ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Disadvantaged People

Background: A combination of walking, other moderate physical activity, and vigorous physical activity is recommended for achieving good health. Vigorous activity has unique health benefits but may be less accessible to disadvantaged people. To reduce health inequity, we need to understand the differences in physical activity participation among socioeconomic subgroups and whether this is changing over time. Methods: Data from the 2002 to 2015 Adult New South Wales Population Health Surveys (164,652 responses) were analyzed to investigate trends in walking, moderate and vigorous physical activity participation by socioeconomic status as measured by educational attainment. Analysis used age- and sex-adjusted multivariable linear models that accounted for complex survey design. Results: In 2002, the highest socioeconomic group spent 18.5 (95% confidence interval, 8.2–28.8) minutes per week more than the lowest socioeconomic group being vigorously active. By 2015, this gap had steadily increased to 41.4 (95% confidence interval, 27.6–55.1) minutes per week. Inequity between groups was also found for duration of moderate activity but not for time spent walking. Conclusions: Low participation in vigorous activity in the lowest socioeconomic group is likely driving increasing inequities in physical activity and widening participation gaps over time. Barriers preventing the most disadvantaged people in New South Wales from engaging in vigorous activity should be addressed urgently.

scholarly journals Trends in Vigorous Physical Activity Participation Among Ontario Adolescents, 1997–2001

2003 ◽  
Vol 94 (4) ◽  
pp. 272-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyacinth M. Irving ◽  
Edward M. Adlaf ◽  
Kenneth R. Allison ◽  
Angela Paglia ◽  
John J. M. Dwyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation
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