Daytime Physical Activity Levels in School-Age Children With and Without Asthma

2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao-Yu Tsai ◽  
Teresa Ward ◽  
Martha J. Lentz ◽  
Gail M. Kieckhefer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Age ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

scholarly journals Effective Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity through the Use of Digital Media among School-Age Children: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11270
Author(s):  
Giovanni Angelo Navarra ◽  
Ewan Thomas ◽  
Antonino Scardina ◽  
Mohammad Izadi ◽  
Daniele Zangla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Digital media are widespread among school-age children, and their incorrect use may lead to an increase in sedentary levels and the consequences associated with it. There are still few studies that have investigated whether physical activity levels could be increased through their use. The aim of this study was to systematically review the scientific literature in order to identify whether digital strategies and technologies are capable of increasing the level of physical activity. A literature search was performed using the following databases: Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The main outcomes evaluated the increase in physical activity levels, the number of steps, and the reduction of sedentary behaviors. Two trained researchers independently assessed eligible studies against eligibility criteria, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. The Downs and Black checklist was used to assess the quality of the included studies. A total of 15 studies (1122 children) were included in this systematic review, with a mean age of 8.45 ± 0.70 years. Quality assessment of the studies observed a “moderate quality” of the included records. The results of this systematic review highlight that digital media can be applied as a way to improve the levels of physical activity in children to contrast a sedentary lifestyle. The main limitations of the study are the heterogeneity within the exercise protocols and the paucity of studies involving school-age children. More research is needed to confirm our findings also due to continuing technological progress.

scholarly journals Physical Activity during School Recess: The Liverpool Sporting Playgrounds Project

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola D. Ridgers ◽  
Gareth Stratton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Age ◽  
Telemetry Data ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
School Day ◽  
School Recess ◽  
Primary School Age

Recess offers primary school age children the opportunity to engage in physical activity, though few studies have detailed the physical activity levels of children in this environment. The physical activity levels of 270 children ages 6-11 years from 18 schools were monitored on 1 school day using heart rate telemetry. Data revealed that boys engaged in higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than did girls during recess (26 and 20 min, respectively). These results suggest that recess can make a worthwhile contribution to the recommended 60 min of MVPA per day.

scholarly journals The home and school environments, physical activity levels, and adiposity indices of school-age children

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Patience K Gaa ◽  
Charles Apprey ◽  
Reginald Annan ◽  
Victor Mogre ◽  
Victoria P Dzogbefia
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutrition Policy ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Age ◽  
School Environments ◽  
Adiposity Indices ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Home And School

The home and school environments as well as physical activity may be linked to the development of childhood obesity. We evaluated the home and school environments (HSEs), physical activity levels (PAL), television viewing (TVV) and their associations with adiposity indices of school-age children. This cross-sectional study included children aged 6-12 years and their parents from Tamale, Ghana. HSEs and TVV were assessed using questionnaires. The physical activity questionnaire for children (PAQ-C) was used to assess children’s PALs. Weight, height and waist circumferences were measured using standard tools. About 45% of children lived within a walking distance to parks or outdoor recreation centres. Majority of the parents considered their neighbourhoods to be safe for children to engage in physical activity. Only 27% of the schools had a food and nutrition policy, and more than 70% had a field for outdoor activities. Children watched TV for an average of 1.7 hours/day. Mean physical activity scores was 2.51. The school-age children had mean (SD) BMI-for-age z-scores was -0.23(1.47). Time spent watching TV or playing video games was associated with children’s BMI-for-age z-scores (β=0.48, p=0.043), BMI (β=2.28 p=0.005), and % body fat (β=3.80, p=0.005). Child’s level of activity was negatively associated with waist circumference (β =-0.65, p&lt;0.001). Lack of nutrition policy in schools was common. TVV hours predisposed children to excess weight whiles physical activity decreased the likelihood of being obese.<p> </p>

The Effectiveness Of In Motion Schools On Physical Activity Levels Of Elementary School Age Children

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 443
Author(s):  
Sarah N. Oosman ◽  
Kori L. Fisher ◽  
Karen E. Chad ◽  
Louise M. Humbert ◽  
Cathie Kryzanowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Age ◽  
Elementary School Age ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Physical activity levels of school-age children with congenital heart disease in Taiwan

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Chiu Kao ◽  
Pi-Chen Chang ◽  
Ching-Wen Chiu ◽  
Lee-Pin Wu ◽  
Jen-Chen Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
School Age ◽  
Physical Activity Levels
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