scholarly journals Associations Between Physical Activity and Perceived School Performance of Young Adolescents in Health Behavior in School-Aged Children Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 698-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwok W. Ng ◽  
Gorden Sudeck ◽  
Adilson Marques ◽  
Alberto Borraccino ◽  
Zuzana Boberova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Family Affluence Scale ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Family Affluence ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Pooled Data

Background: Regular physical activity and doing well in school are important for growing adolescents. In this study, the associations between physical activity and perceived school performance (PSP) are examined together. Methods: Young adolescents from 42 countries (n = 193,949) in Europe and Canada were examined for associations between self-reported moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and PSP. Multinominal analyses were conducted with 0 to 2 days of MVPA and below average PSP as reference categories. Adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were reported for pooled data and individual countries after controlling for family affluence scale. Results: Girls had better PSP than boys, yet more boys participated in daily MVPA than girls. The associations between PSP and MVPA were inverted U shaped. The strongest association for very good PSP was among young adolescents who reported 5 to 6 days MVPA (odds ratios = 2.3; 95% confidence interval, 2.1–2.4) after controlling for family affluence scale. Conclusions: Young adolescents with average or better PSP took part in at least 3 days of MVPA in a week, suggesting that participating in some MVPA was positively associated with PSP. More days of MVPA in a week, especially for young adolescents with below average PSP, would be beneficial for health and school performance.

scholarly journals Vigorous physical activity in relation to family affluence: time trends in Europe and North America

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 1049-1058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagmar Sigmundová ◽  
Erik Sigmund ◽  
Riki Tesler ◽  
Kwok W. Ng ◽  
Zdenek Hamrik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
North America ◽  
Time Trends ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Family Affluence

scholarly journals Preliminary effects and acceptability of a co-produced physical activity referral intervention

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (8) ◽  
pp. 869-884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin JR Buckley ◽  
Dick HJ Thijssen ◽  
Rebecca C Murphy ◽  
Lee EF Graves ◽  
Greg Whyte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiometabolic Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Complete Case ◽  
Definitive Trial ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
Exercise Referral

Objectives: To explore the preliminary effects and acceptability of a co-produced physical activity referral intervention. Study Design: Longitudinal design with data collected at baseline and post a 12-week physical activity referral intervention. Setting: Community leisure centre. Methods: In all, 32 adults with controlled lifestyle-related health conditions took part in a physical activity referral intervention (co-produced by a multidisciplinary stakeholder group) comprising 12 weeks subsidised fitness centre access plus four behaviour change consultations. A complete case analysis ( t-tests and magnitude-based inferences) was conducted to assess baseline-to-12-week change in physical activity, cardiometabolic, and psychological measures. Semi-structured interviews were conducted ( n = 12) to explore experiences of the intervention. Results: Mean improvements were observed in cardiorespiratory fitness (3.6 mL kg-1 min-1 [95% confidence interval: 1.9–5.4], p < .001) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (12.6 minutes per day [95% confidence interval: 4.3–29.6], p = .013). Participants were positive about the support received from exercise referral practitioners, but experienced some challenges in a busy and under staffed gym environment. Conclusions: A co-produced physical activity referral intervention elicited short-term improvements in physical activity and cardiometabolic health. Further refinements may be required, via ongoing feedback between stakeholders, researchers and service users, to achieve the intended holistic physical activity focus of the intervention, prior to a definitive trial.

scholarly journals Identifying Strategies Programs Adopt to Meet Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards in Afterschool Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 536-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Weaver ◽  
Justin B. Moore ◽  
Brie Turner-McGrievy ◽  
Ruth Saunders ◽  
Aaron Beighle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
National Level ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Afterschool Programs ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
The Relationship

Background. The YMCA of USA has adopted Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards for its afterschool programs (ASPs). Little is known about strategies YMCA ASPs are implementing to achieve Standards and these strategies’ effectiveness. Aims. (1) Identify strategies implemented in YMCA ASPs and (2) evaluate the relationship between strategy implementation and meeting Standards. Method. HEPA was measured via accelerometer (moderate-to-vigorous-physical-activity [MVPA]) and direct observation (snacks served) in 20 ASPs. Strategies were identified and mapped onto a capacity building framework ( Strategies To Enhance Practice [STEPs]). Mixed-effects regression estimated increases in HEPA outcomes as implementation increased. Model-implied estimates were calculated for high (i.e., highest implementation score achieved), moderate (median implementation score across programs), and low (lowest implementation score achieved) implementation for both HEPA separately. Results. Programs implemented a variety of strategies identified in STEPs. For every 1-point increase in implementation score 1.45% (95% confidence interval = 0.33% to 2.55%, p ≤ .001) more girls accumulated 30 min/day of MVPA and fruits and/or vegetables were served on 0.11 more days (95% confidence interval = 0.11-0.45, p ≤ .01). Relationships between implementation and other HEPA outcomes did not reach statistical significance. Still regression estimates indicated that desserts are served on 1.94 fewer days (i.e., 0.40 vs. 2.34) in the highest implementing program than the lowest implementing program and water is served 0.73 more days (i.e., 2.37 vs. 1.64). Conclusions. Adopting HEPA Standards at the national level does not lead to changes in routine practice in all programs. Practical strategies that programs could adopt to more fully comply with the HEPA Standards are identified.

Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Family Affluence Scale

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candace Currie ◽  
Michal Molcho ◽  
William Boyce ◽  
Bjørn Holstein ◽  
Torbjørn Torsheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Family Affluence Scale ◽  
Family Affluence ◽  
School Aged Children

School-day Classroom-based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 463-471
Author(s):  
Hannah G. Calvert ◽  
Lindsey Turner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Effects ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Percent Time ◽  
School Day ◽  
Sedentary Bouts

Objective: Many school-aged children do not meet the daily minimum recommendations for accruing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and spend much of their day sedentary. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of teacher-delivered classroom-based physical activity (CBPA) on students' MVPA and sedentary behaviors. Methods: Participants included 157 students across 7 classrooms and 500 student-days of observation. Students wore accelerometers for one week during fall of 2017, and teachers recorded their CBPA offerings daily. Minutes of scheduled recess and physical education (PE) also were recorded. Results: Overall, students spent the majority of the school day engaged in sedentary behavior, and accrued an average of 20 and 28 minutes of MVPA on non-PE and PE days, respectively. Students did not engage in lengthy bouts of sedentary behavior, and spent approximately 30 minutes each day in sedentary bouts. Mixed-effects regression analyses revealed that offering any CBPA was associated with greater percent time in MVPA and less in sedentary behavior. Conclusion: CBPA is an important contributor to the 30 minutes of school-day MVPA that students should accrue, especially since PE and recess are often not sufficient..

scholarly journals Predictors of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) in African American Young Adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (S1) ◽  
pp. 142-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica L. Baskin ◽  
Herpreet Thind ◽  
Olivia Affuso ◽  
Lisa C. Gary ◽  
Mark LaGory ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adolescents

Initial Outcomes of a Participatory-Based, Competency-Building Approach to Increasing Physical Education Teachers’ Physical Activity Promotion and Students’ Physical Activity: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Glenn Weaver ◽  
Collin A. Webster ◽  
Michael W. Beets ◽  
Keith Brazendale ◽  
Jessica Chandler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Teacher Practices ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
School Day

This study examined the initial effects of a participatory-based, competency-/skill-building professional development workshop for physical education (PE) teachers on the use of physical activity (PA) promotion practices (e.g., eliminating lines, small-sided games) and students’ moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). A total of 823 students (52.8% boys) wore accelerometers at baseline (fall 2015) and outcome (spring 2016) on PE and non-PE days. The System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time+ measured changes in PA promotion practices. Teachers ( n = 9) attended a 90-minute workshop prior to outcome data collection. Mixed-model linear regressions estimated changes in teacher practices and students’ MVPA. Three of the nine targeted PA promotion practices changed in the desired direction (i.e., p < .05; increased motor content and lessons taught outdoors, reduced activities with lines), with three more teacher practices trending in the desired direction (i.e., reduced management time and activities with elimination, increased small-sided games). During PE, boys and girls increased MVPA by 2.0 (95% confidence interval [1.1, 3.0]), and 1.3 (95% confidence interval [0.5-2.0]) minutes, respectively. However, there were no statistically significant changes in boys’ or girls’ MVPA during the school day. Greater implementation of promotion practices by the PE teachers was associated with boys’, but not girls’, MVPA during PE. Girls in high- and low-implementing teachers’ lessons experienced increases in MVPA, suggesting that even small changes in PA promotion practices can increase girls’ MVPA during PE. Overall, the workshops were effective at increasing teachers’ PA promotion and students’ MVPA in PE. Other school-based strategies that complement and extend efforts targeting PE are recommended to increase children’s total daily PA.

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