The Role of Physical Activity Assessments for School‐Based Physical Activity Promotion

Purpose:Activity trackers are useful tools for physical activity promotion in adolescents, but robust validity evaluations have not been done under free-living conditions. This study evaluated the validity of the Garmin Vívofit 1 (G1) and Garmin Vívofit 3 (G3) in different settings and contexts.Methods:The participants (girls: 52%, age: 15.9 [1.9] y) wore the G1 and G3 on their nondominant wrist and the Yamax pedometer on their right hip for a period of 1 week. Validity was examined in 4 discrete segments (before school, in school, after school, and whole day). The criterion method was the Yamax pedometer.Results:Both the G1 and G3 could be considered equivalent to the Yamax pedometer regarding the before school, in school, and whole day segments. The G1 showed wider limits of agreement than G3.Conclusions:The G1 and G3 trackers exhibited acceptable validity for 3 of the 4 segments (before school, in school, and whole day measurements). The results were less accurate during the after-school segment. The evidence that the validity of the monitors varied depending on the setting and context is an important consideration for research on adolescent activity patterns.

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The role of physical education in physical activity promotion

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.451 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. e215-e216 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. McKenzie

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Education ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion

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The Role of Biographical Characteristics in Preservice Classroom Teachers’ School Physical Activity Promotion Attitudes

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education ◽

10.1123/jtpe.29.4.358 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 358-377 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Collin Webster ◽

Eva Monsma ◽

Heather Erwin

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Classroom Teachers ◽

Preservice Training ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Perceptions And Attitudes ◽

Activity Promotion

Recommendations for increasing children’s daily physical activity (PA) call on classroom teachers to assume an activist role at school. This study examined relationships among preservice classroom teachers’ (PCT; n = 247) biographical characteristics, perceptions and attitudes regarding school PA promotion (SPAP). Results indicated participants who completed SPAP-related college coursework and had PA-related teaching/coaching experiences reported higher SPAP competence. Significant relationships were found among BMI, personal PA competence and SPAP competence in the contexts of PE and extracurricular settings. Personal PA competence and SPAP competence at recess and in the classroom predicted 19% of the variance in SPAP attitudes. Experiences in PA settings and preservice training may have important implications for the overall success of efforts to enhance school PA promotion.

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Toward a Better Understanding of the Link Between Parent and Child Physical Activity Levels: The Moderating Role of Parental Encouragement

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2014-0126 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 1238-1244 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Eleanor B. Tate ◽

Anuja Shah ◽

Malia Jones ◽

Mary Ann Pentz ◽

Yue Liao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Parental Encouragement ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Moderating Role

Background:Research on adolescent physical activity is mixed regarding the role of parent activity. This study tested parent encouragement, direct modeling, and perceived influence as moderators of objectively-measured (accelerometer) parent and child moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) associations.Methods:Parent-child dyads (n = 423; mean child age = 11.33 yrs.) wore accelerometers for 7 days; parents completed surveys. Hierarchical linear regression models tested moderation using a product of constituent terms interaction.Results:Parent-reported encouragement moderated the association between parent and child MVPA (β = –.15, P = .01, ΔR2 = .02, P < .01). Among parents with lower MVPA, child MVPA was higher for children receiving high encouragement (mean = 3.06, SE = .17) vs. low (mean = 3.03, SE = .15, P = .02) and moderate encouragement (mean = 3.40, SE = .09) vs. low (P = .04).Conclusions:Physical activity promotion programs may use parent encouragement as a tool to boost child activity, but must consider other child and parent characteristics that could attenuate effects.

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How to Make Physical Activity Promotion Work in Thai Schools: Perspectives of Multiple Stakeholders

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2021-0504 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Areekul Amornsriwatanakul ◽

Narongsak Noosorn ◽

Kittipong Poonchob ◽

Rung Wongwat ◽

Somkiat Sornprasit ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Focus Groups ◽

School Setting ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

School Level ◽

Information Support ◽

School Based ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Government ◽

Depth Interviews

Background: This study aimed to determine current practice in physical activity (PA) promotion in Thai schools, explore barriers and facilitators to PA promotion within the school setting, and identify strategies to support schools’ future practice. Methods: A qualitative study design was applied comprising document analysis, focus groups, in-depth interviews, and onsite observations. The focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted with 144 informants, purposively recruited through 24 schools in 4 regions across Thailand. Inductive content analysis was used. Results: Most schools were promoting PA in the absence of written policies, and without an accurate understanding of PA. Nonalignment of school performance indicators and policies, concerns about children’s academic performance, and lack of budget were raised as barriers to PA promotion, whereas strong partnerships with multiple local stakeholders facilitated school-based PA promotion. Mandated government PA policies and more information support were suggested as strategies to enhance schools’ future practices. Conclusions: For PA promotion to be successful in the school setting, significant challenges will need to be addressed. Results from this study help the government and concerned stakeholders to better understand the situation at the school level, and further strive for achieving the target PA levels specified in the National PA Plan.

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Promoting physical activity

10.1093/med/9780198788850.003.0012 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Anna Chalkley ◽

Lauren Sherar

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Well Being ◽

Physically Active ◽

Role Modelling ◽

School Based ◽

Marginalized Groups ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Social ◽

Health And Well Being

Physical activity is beneficial to children’s health and well-being. Evidence suggests that physical activity declines with age from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood, with boys being more active than girls at all ages. Physical activity participation in childhood is affected by the social support and role modelling provided by family, peers, friends, and teachers. Marginalized groups are disadvantaged in terms of access to opportunities to be physically active. From a population perspective, the greatest gains in public health will be achieved by helping those who are most inactive to become moderately active. Physical activity promotion efforts for children have predominantly focused on school-based programmes, but multisectoral approaches are needed with transformative and enlightened public policy regarding many facets of children’s lives such as school curricula, active travel, safe play areas, and enhanced sports opportunities for all.

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