scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in German vocational education: does capacity building work?

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 1577-1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Popp ◽  
Johannes Carl ◽  
Eva Grüne ◽  
Jana Semrau ◽  
Peter Gelius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Apprentices in many sectors are exposed to increased health risks and show low levels of physical activity (PA). Environmental and policy approaches seem to be promising tools for PA promotion as they can positively influence the context in which PA occurs. This article reports results from a German research project (2015–2018) that developed and implemented measures for PA promotion in the field of vocational education (VE). A participatory approach—cooperative planning (COP)—involving researchers as well as stakeholders from policy and practice was used in two VE settings—nursing care and automotive mechatronics. We assessed the extent to which new capacities for PA promotion were created by conducting semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from both sectors (n = 12) and one group interview with nursing students (n = 4). Transcripts were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings show that new capacities were created mainly in the form of resources and opportunities and that several measures for PA promotion (e.g. a regular lesson on the issue of PA and health and a tutoring system) were successfully integrated into VE routines. However, establishing new organizational goals and obligations appeared to be challenging. Moreover, the article presents influencing factors, such as the participation of the main actors that strongly supported the process of capacity building within their organization. We conclude that COP seems promising in creating new capacities for PA promotion in the field of VE, and therefore has the potential to promote a physically active lifestyle among apprentices.

scholarly journals Teenage girls’ experience of the determinants of physical activity promotion: A theory-based qualitative content analysis

10.19082/5075 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 5075-5082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobe Borhani ◽  
Roya Sadeghi ◽  
Davoud Shojaeizadeh ◽  
Tayebeh Fasihi Harandi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Vakili
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Activity Promotion

scholarly journals Experiences of Physical Activity One Year after Bariatric Surgery

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malin Wiklund ◽  
Monika Fagevik Olbers ◽  
Torsten Olbers ◽  
Carin Willén
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Weight Loss Outcome ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
One Year ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Global Health Problem

Background and purpose: Obesity is a major global health problem today and the only evidence-based method leading to a long-lasting weight reduction is bariatric surgery. Physical activity improves health, decreases the incidence of several diseases and may influence weight loss outcome after bariatric surgery. Knowledge regarding how patients experience physical activity after bariatric surgery could provide us with better tools to enhance physically active. Methods: The aim of the present study was to describe how patients experience physical activity one year after bariatric surgery. An inductive qualitative content analysis was used to analyse semi-structured interviews with twenty-four patients one year after bariatric surgery. Results: Results: The main findings emerged in four overarching themes: “Hindrances of physical activity”, “Physical activity with a less obese body implies achievement”, “Coming to an understanding of the benefits of physical activity” and “Need of support”. Conclusion: According to our findings patients experience both achievements and hinders with regard to physical activity one year after surgery. Patients had an increased understanding of the benefits of physical activities, but support appears necessary to obtain and maintain a suitable level.

scholarly journals Relación entre la actividad física escolar y extraescolar en estudiantes de escuelas públicas chilenas (Relationship between school and out-of-school physical activity in Chilean public school children)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 393-399
Author(s):  
Michelle Marambio Miranda ◽  
Tamara Núñez Fernández ◽  
Jaime Ramírez Guajardo ◽  
Pablo Ramírez Eyraud ◽  
Ximena Alejandra Palma Leal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
School Context ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
High Level

Introducción: La Educación Física escolar y extraescolar es una oportunidad para promover estilos de vida activos en escolares, propiciando un desarrollo saludable y prevención de enfermedades asociadas a la inactividad física. Objetivo: comparar los niveles de actividad física dentro y fuera de la escuela, en una muestra representativa de niños escolares participantes de un programa de promoción de actividad física. Métodos: un total de 318 niños y niñas (7 a 14 años) participaron de este estudio. Los participantes voluntariamente completaron el cuestionario PAQ-C, para determinar la actividad física realizada en los últimos 7 días. Se analizaron las variables mediante comparación de varianzas y las medias a través de la prueba T-student, del software SPSS V20. Resultados: La actividad física por sexo, presentó valores de medias similares, exceptuando la realizada en las tardes, en donde las mujeres realizaron mayor actividad física (p=0,006). Además, los días sábados, los niños realizaron más actividad física que las niñas (p=0,001). En cuanto a las preferencias de actividades, el baile es la principal opción en niñas y el fútbol la principal en niños (p=0,000). Se logró establecer una contribución de las clases de Educación Física en conjunto con las sesiones de las escuelas deportivas integrales en relación a la práctica total, siendo la media 4,2 entrando en la categoría: alto nivel de actividad física. Conclusión: La clase de Educación Física junto a las sesiones de las escuelas deportivas contribuye positivamente a la actividad física total.Abstract. Introduction: School and extracurricular physical education is an opportunity to promote active lifestyle in schoolchildren, fostering healthy growth and prevention of diseases associated with physical inactivity. Objective: to compare physical activity levels inside and out of the school context, in a representative sample of school children participating in a physical activity promotion program. Methods: a total of 318 boys and girls (7 to 14 years old) participated in this study. The participants voluntarily completed the PAQ-C questionnaire to determine their physical activity in the last 7 days. The variables were analyzed by means of comparison of variances and means through the T-student test on the SPSS V20 software. Results: By gender, physical activity presented values similar levels, except for that performed in the afternoons, where girls were more physically active (p= .006). In addition, on Saturdays, boys performed more physical activity than girls (p = .001). Regarding activity preferences, dance activities are preferred by girls whilst boys preferred soccer (p = .000). A contribution of physical education classes in combination with the sessions from comprehensive sports academies was detected regarding total practice, the average being 4.2, meaning that the category was “high level of physical activity”. Conclusion: physical education classes along with sessions from sports academies contributes positively to the total physical activity.

Promoting physical activity

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.

scholarly journals The role of physician counseling in improving adherence to physical activity among the general population

2007 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Ausenka Ribeiro ◽  
Milton de Arruda Martins ◽  
Celso Ricardo Fernandes Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Population ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Physician Counseling ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Counseling ◽  
Behavioral Theories ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The Individual

The regular practice of physical activity at appropriate levels ensures various benefits for the individual over the short, medium and long terms. It is therefore important in health promotion. On the other hand, sedentary behavior has reached alarming levels among the general population, which qualifies it as a serious health problem of endemic proportions. The present review describes public health problems consequent to sedentary behavior and the importance of physician counseling for change their patients’ beha-vior and making them more physically active on a regular basis. Models and behavioral theories are presented to facilitate physicians’ understan-ding of how to approach patients during clinical practice. We also describe programs conducted in many countries based on physician counseling for reducing sedentary behavior, and we present many tools used to quantify and qualify patients’ attitudes towards becoming more physically active. Through understanding the barriers faced by patients, we suggest methodologies that will enable physicians to use physical activity promotion appropriately. We hope that this will provide support for physicians in conducting physical activity counseling, as a means for improving the health of the population.

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health in Aging Women: A Health-Promotion Perspective

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo-Ann V. Sawatzky ◽  
Barbara J. Naimark
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Physical Measures ◽  
Cardiovascular Health Promotion

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical activity and other determinants of cardiovascular health in aging women from a health-promotion perspective. Participants (N= 206) completed a cardiovascular health-promotion profile, and various physical measures were recorded. The findings suggest that physically active aging women, especially those who exercise regularly or vigorously, have healthier cardiovascular profiles than do their less active counterparts. They were more likely to be members of a health and fitness facility, to be younger, and have higher socioeconomic status. Their diets were healthier, and their perception of their health status was more positive. Physical measures of cardiovascular health also decreased with increased levels of activity (p< .05). These findings validate physical activity promotion as an effective strategy to ameliorate the cardiovascular health profile of aging women. The study also lends support for population-based cardiovascular health-promotion strategies.

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in daily exercise therapy: the perspectives of exercise therapists in German rehabilitation settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Geidl ◽  
Judith Wais ◽  
Cheyenne Fangmann ◽  
Ewnet Demisse ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Rehabilitation Team ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Background This study aims to explore exercise therapists’ perspectives on the topic of physical activity promotion (PAP) with a focus on identifying (i) the intervention content and methodological approaches used for promoting physical activity (PA) in daily practice and (ii) the barriers and facilitators that affect PAP. Methods This qualitative study comprised the heads of exercise therapy departments (n = 58; 41% women; mean age = 45 years) from different rehabilitation clinics in Germany. Each participant took part in a semi-structured focus-group discussion on PAP in exercise therapy. The findings of the focus groups were processed and interpreted using a conventional qualitative content analysis. Results The exercise therapists demonstrated detailed didactic–methodological strategies and action orientations for PAP. The identified core topics of the content and methods of PAP were (1) conceptualization, (2) exercise and PA for enjoyment and pleasure, (3) education with practice–theory combinations, (4) media and materials for self-directed training, and (5) strategies to enhance personal responsibility and independence. The core topics for the associated barriers and facilitators were (1) structural conditions, (2) the role of exercise therapists, (3) the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, (4) rehabilitant experiences and expectations, and (5) aftercare services. Conclusion The topic of PAP is addressed with a high level of variability; exercise therapists involved in this study identify various methods and content for the promotion of PA within their individual practices. However, they display a limited awareness of existing evidence- and theory-based concepts for the promotion of PA as well as underlying theories of behavioural change. This variability may be due to the lack of a defined common framework for promoting PA, insufficient emphasis being placed on PA promotion in the current curricula and training, or extensive conceptual differences within German exercise therapy departments (e.g. different weighting of PAP).

scholarly journals Physical Activity Promotion in the Physical Therapy Setting: Perspectives From Practitioners and Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (9) ◽  
pp. 1311-1322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Shirley ◽  
Hidde P. van der Ploeg ◽  
Adrian E. Bauman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapist Students

Background Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for chronic disease. Primary health care practitioners are well placed to promote a physically active lifestyle. The perceptions and practice of physical therapists on their role in physical activity promotion are not well known. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, confidence, role perception, barriers, feasibility, and counseling practice of physical therapists and physical therapist students regarding the promotion of nontreatment physical activity for better health. Design A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Methods In 2008, 321 (54%) of a random sample of all physical therapists registered in New South Wales, Australia, responded to a survey on their knowledge, confidence, role perception, barriers, feasibility, and counseling practice with regard to promoting a physically active lifestyles to their patients. Physical therapist students (n=279) completed the same survey but without the questions on barriers and counseling practice. Results Physical therapists and physical therapist students consider that it is part of their role to give their patients nontreatment physical activity advice. Overall, they reported having adequate knowledge and skills to undertake this role. Incorporating advice into normal consultations is deemed the most feasible form of lifestyle physical activity promotion in physical therapist practice. Limitations The cross-sectional nature of this study makes it difficult to determine cause and effect relationships. Some selection bias may have occurred, as the physical therapists who completed the questionnaires may have been those most interested in physical activity promotion. Conclusions Physical therapist practice appears to be an excellent avenue for promoting a physically active lifestyle and could potentially play an important public health role.

scholarly journals Co-creating Physical Activity Interventions: a Mixed Methods Evaluation Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Popp ◽  
Eva Grüne ◽  
Johannes Carl ◽  
Jana Semrau ◽  
Klaus Pfeifer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Cooperative Planning

Abstract Background: Co-creation strategies, such as cooperative planning, are promising as a means to ensure that physical activity interventions address real-world problems and are tailored to the target group. This has already been validated in diverse settings. However, questions targeting the transferability of cooperative planning to new settings and the key factors influencing its success or failure remain unclear. At the same time, co-creation processes are complex and evaluation can be challenging. Following calls for detailed reporting, this paper describes the programme activities, the underlying logic, and methodological design of a study that aims to evaluate the transfer of cooperative planning to new settings and to explore the associated key determinants.Methods: Cooperative planning was utilised as a strategy to target physical activity promotion in three real-world German settings in the nursing care and automotive mechatronics sectors. This involved researchers working alongside stakeholders from practice and policy to conjointly develop new interventions to promote physical activity in physically demanding jobs. A pragmatic approach is used to evaluate both the transferability and key determinants of this strategy. We developed a logic model for this co-creation process that describes the underlying assumptions and guides the evaluation. The evaluation outcomes of this study include planning meetings, newly developed interventions, and the determinants that are likely to affect cooperative planning. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected using questionnaires, documents, and interviews. The quantitative data will be analysed descriptively, while the qualitative data will mainly be analysed using qualitative content analysis, split by settings. Subsequently, data triangulation will be used to integrate the quantitative and qualitative findings, which will then be compared across all three settings.Discussion: The study findings will contribute to a better understanding of co-creation strategies, their transferability and key determinants. The practical implications can include a checklist for assessing key determinants and a guideline for transferring cooperative planning into new settings to benefit more people. Ultimately, this study will help to advance co-creation strategies and may be relevant for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers targeting physical activity promotion in various contexts.Trial registration: Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/r6xnt/ (retrospectively registered)

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