scholarly journals 2018 Chilean Physical Activity Report Card for Children and Adolescents: Full Report and International Comparisons

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 807-815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Aguilar-Farias ◽  
Sebastian Miranda-Marquez ◽  
Pia Martino-Fuentealba ◽  
Kabir P. Sadarangani ◽  
Damian Chandia-Poblete ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Work ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Public Data

Background: The study summarizes the findings of the 2018 Chilean Report Card (RC) on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents and compares the results with the first Chilean RC and with other countries from the Global Matrix 3.0. Methods: A Research Work Group using a standardized methodology from the Global Matrix 3.0 awarded grades for 13 PA-related indicators based on the percentage of compliance for defined benchmarks. Different public data sets, government reports, and papers informed the indicators. Results: The grades assigned were for (1) “behaviors that contribute to overall PA levels”: overall PA, D−; organized sport participation, D−; active play, INC; and active transportation, F; (2) “factors associated with cardiometabolic risk”: sedentary behavior, C−; overweight and obesity, F; fitness, D; sleep, INC; and (3) “factors that influence PA”: family and peers, F; school, D; inclusion, INC; community and built environment, B; government strategies and investments, B−. Conclusions: Chile’s grades remained low compared with the first RC. On the positive side, Chile is advancing in environmental and policy aspects. Our findings indicate that the implementation of new strategies should be developed through collaboration between different sectors to maximize effective investments for increasing PA and decreasing sedentary time among children and adolescents in Chile.

scholarly journals Results From Chile’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S117-S123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Aguilar-Farias ◽  
Andrea Cortinez-O’Ryan ◽  
Kabir P. Sadarangani ◽  
Astrid Von Oetinger ◽  
Jaime Leppe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Organized Sport ◽  
Government Documents ◽  
Collection Methods

Background:The 2016 Chilean Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is a review of the evidence across indicators of behaviors, settings, and sources of influence associated with physical activity (PA) of Chilean children and youth.Methods:A Research Work Group reviewed available evidence from publications, surveys, government documents and datasets to assign a grade for 11 indicators for PA behavior based on the percentage of compliance for defined benchmarks. Grades were defined as follows: A, 81% to 100% of children accomplishing a given benchmark; B, 61% to 80%; C, 41% to 60%; D, 21% to 40%; F, 0% to 20%; INC, incomplete data available to assign score.Results:Grades assigned were for i) ‘Behaviors that contribute to overall PA levels’: Overall PA, F; Organized Sport Participation, D; Active Play, INC; and Active Transportation, C-; ii) ‘Factors associated with cardiometabolic risk’: Sedentary Behavior, D; Overweight and Obesity, F; Fitness, F; and iii) ‘Factors that influence PA’: Family and Peers, D; School, D; Community and Built Environment, C; Government Strategies and Investments, C.Conclusions:Chile faces a major challenge as most PA indicators scored low. There were clear research and information gaps that need to be filled with the implementation of consistent and regular data collection methods.

scholarly journals Results From Brazil’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S104-S109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Nardo ◽  
Diego Augusto Santos Silva ◽  
Gerson Luis de Moraes Ferrari ◽  
Edio Luiz Petroski ◽  
Ricardo Lucas Pacheco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Incomplete Data ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Sufficient Data ◽  
Brazilian Children

Background:Very few studies have comprehensively analyzed the physical activity of children and adolescents in Brazil. The purpose of this article is to show the methodology and summarize findings from the first Brazilian Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.Methods:Three Brazilian research institutions coordinated the activities to develop the Brazilian 2016 Report Card. The data available were collected independently and then synthesized by the Research Work Group using the grade system developed for the First Global Matrix released in 2014, which included 9 indicators of physical activity. Where possible, grades were assigned based on the percentage of children and youth meeting each indicator: A is 81% to 100%; B is 61% to 80%; C is 41% to 60%; D is 21% to 40%; F is 0% to 20%; INC is incomplete data.Results:Among the 9 indicators, only 5 had sufficient data for grading. Overall Physical Activity received a C- grade, Active Transportation received a C+ grade, Sedentary Behavior received a D+ grade, and Government Strategies and Investments received a D grade.Conclusions:The low grades observed highlight the need for continued efforts aimed at improving physical activity in Brazilian children.

scholarly journals Results from Finland’s 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (s1) ◽  
pp. S51-S57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarmo Liukkonen ◽  
Timo Jaakkola ◽  
Sami Kokko ◽  
Arto Gråstén ◽  
Sami Yli-Piipari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The University

The Finnish 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Youth is the first assessment of Finland’s efforts in promoting and facilitating PA opportunities for children and youth using the Active Healthy Kids Canada grading system. The Report Card relies primarily on research findings from 6 Research Institutes, coordinated by the University of Jyväskylä. The Research Work Group convened to evaluate the aggregated evidence and assign grades for each of the 9 PA indicators, following the Canadian Report Card protocol. Grades from A (highest) to F (lowest) varied in Finland as follows: 1) Overall physical activity—fulfillment of recommendations (D), 2) Organized sport participation (C), 3) Active play (D), 4) Active transportation (B), 5) Sedentary behaviors (D), 6) Family and peers (C), 7) School (B), 8) Community and the built environment (B), and 9) Government (B). This comprehensive summary and assessment of indicators related to PA in Finnish children and youth indicates that Finland still has many challenges to promote a physically active life style for youth.

scholarly journals Results From Kenya’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S195-S200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent O. Onywera ◽  
Stella K. Muthuri ◽  
Sylvester Hayker ◽  
Lucy-Joy M. Wachira ◽  
Florence Kyallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
World Health ◽  
Activity Levels

Background:Kenya’s 2016 report card aimed to highlight the health and well-being of Kenyan children and youth using the best available evidence on the physical activity of Kenyan children and youth. The report pointed at areas where Kenya was succeeding and areas where more action is required.Methods:Inclusive analyses of available data sources on the core indicators related to physical activity and body weights of Kenyan children and youth (5 to 17 years) were conducted. These were assigned grades based on a set of specific criteria.Results:Results show that Active Play, Active Transportation, Overweight and Obesity, and Sedentary Behavior were favorable with a grade of B. Overall Physical Activity, Organized Sport Participation, and School (infrastructure, policies, and programs) each received a grade of C, while Family and Peers, Government and Nongovernment organizations, as well as the Community and the Built Environment were assigned grade D.Conclusions:Over 72% of Kenyan children and youth use active transportation to and from school and in their daily lives. Although majority of the children and youth have normal body weight, there is need to ensure that they meet and maintain the physical activity levels recommended by the World Health Organization. More needs to be done especially in relation to the governmental and nongovernmental organizations, organized sports participation, as well as involvement of family and peers in promoting healthy active lifestyles among Kenyan children and youth. More representative data for all indicators are required in Kenya.

scholarly journals Results From the Mozambique 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S213-S217 ◽  
Author(s):  
António Prista ◽  
Timoteo Daca ◽  
Francisco Tchonga ◽  
Eduardo Machava ◽  
Cremildo Macucule ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Organized Sport ◽  
Available Information

Background:This article describes the procedures and development of the 2016 Mozambican Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents.Methods:Following the procedures adopted in 2014 for that year’s report card, comprehensive searches on new data related to indicators of physical activity (PA) were done. A committee composed of physical activity and sports specialists graded each indicator consistent with the process and methodology outlined by the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card model.Results:Nine indicators of PA were graded. Compared with 2014 there were several differences which were caused by changes in the country as well as a more effective evaluation from the committee. The following grades were assigned: Overall Physical Activity Levels, C; Organized Sport Participation, F; Active Play, D; Active Transportation, C; Schools, D; Community and the Built Environment, F; and Government, F. Sedentary Behaviors and Family and Peers were graded Incomplete due to the lack of available information.Conclusions:The decline of the PA habits in urban centers reported in 2014 are accentuated and is influencing the rural areas in several ways. At present, there is no strategy or effective action from authorities to reverse this negative trend.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index of children and adolescent participants in a voucher program designed to incentivise participation in sport and physical activity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Owen ◽  
B Bellew ◽  
Bridget C Foley ◽  
Adrian Bauman ◽  
Lindsey J Reece
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Disadvantaged Area ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background There has been limited population-level success in tackling overweight and obesity. The Active Kids program is a state-wide intervention that aims to increase participation in organised physical activity and sport among children and adolescents in NSW, Australia. This study profiled children and adolescents who registered for the Active Kids program by examining the prevalence of overweight and obesity across subgroups and by social disadvantage in this sample. MethodsFor participating children, each parent or carer was required to complete an online registration form with information about the child’s height, weight, physical activity, sport participation, age, sex, primary language spoken at home, Aboriginality, disability status and postcode. Descriptive statistics were used to profile children and adolescents who registered in the program and multinomial regression models were used to determine which demographic characteristics were associated with an increased risk of overweight and obesity. Results In 2018, 671,375 parents registered a child or adolescent for the Active Kids Program. Among these children and adolescents, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 17.2% and 7.6%, respectively. A large number of children and adolescents who lived in the most disadvantaged area (n = 99,583; 14.8%) registered for the program. There was a clear socio-economic gradient for obesity prevalence across areas of increasing disadvantage, with children and adolescents living in the most disadvantaged area being 1.87 (95% CIs 1.82, 1.93) times more likely to be overweight or obese compared with children and adolescents living in the least disadvantaged area. Conclusions The Active Kids program successfully reached a substantial proportion of overweight and obese children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, providing financial support and opportunities for these children to participate in organised sport and physical activity. However, the program did not reach all children, and additional physical activity promotion strategies may be needed in a comprehensive approach. Nonetheless, these findings support government investment in reaching childhood overweight and obesity with large-scale programs.

scholarly journals Results From Portugal’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S242-S245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Manuel João Coelho-e-Silva ◽  
Armando M. Raimundo ◽  
Luís B. Sardinha
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Organized Sport ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Card Model

Background:This article describes the procedures and development of the first Portuguese Report Card on Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents.Methods:Comprehensive searches for data related to indicators of physical activity (PA) were completed by a committee of physical activity and sports specialists. Grades were assigned to each indicator consistent with the process and methodology outlined by the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card model.Results:Nine indicators of PA were graded. The following grades were assigned: Overall Physical Activity Levels, D; Organized Sport Participation, B; Active Play, D; Active Transportation, C; Sedentary Behaviors, D; Family and Peers, C; Schools, B; Community and the Built Environment, D; and Government, C.Conclusions:Portuguese children and adolescents do not reach sufficient physical activity levels and spend larger amounts of time spent in sedentary behaviors compared with recommendations. Effective policies of PA promotion and implementation are needed in different domains of young people’s daily lives.

scholarly journals Results From the Republic of Slovenia’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S256-S264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vedrana Sember ◽  
Gregor Starc ◽  
Gregor Jurak ◽  
Mojca Golobič ◽  
Marjeta Kovač ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Active Play ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The University

Background:This is the first assessment of the Republic of Slovenia’s efforts to synthesize and report physical activity (PA) standards for children and youth following the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance grading system model.Methods:The Republic of Slovenia Report Card relies on research findings published in peer-reviewed journals, data compiled from national databases, and government initiatives which have been monitoring physical fitness standards in schools for the past 34 years (SLOfit and ACDSi). The Report Card initiative has been jointly coordinated by the University of Primorska and the University of Ljubljana. A Research Work Group consisting of 12 representatives from various aspects of Slovenia’s public, private, and government sectors convened to evaluate evidence and assign grades for each PA indicator.Results:Grades (A, highest, to F, lowest; INC, incomplete) for Slovenia are as follows: Overall Physical Activity (A-), Organized Sport Participation (B-), Active Play (D), Active Transportation (C), Sedentary Behaviors (B+), Family and Peers (INC), Schools (A), Community and the Built Environment (INC), and Government (B+).Conclusions:This inclusive PA report indicates that overall physical activity minutes remain high in Slovenian children and youth; however, more research is needed to determine the effects of family life, peer influences, and the built environment on active play behaviors.

France’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Results and International Comparisons

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-277
Author(s):  
Salomé Aubert ◽  
Julien Aucouturier ◽  
Jeremy Vanhelst ◽  
Alicia Fillon ◽  
Pauline Genin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Report Cards ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Organized Sport

Background: Insufficient levels of physical activity and increasing sedentary time among children and youth are being observed internationally. The purpose of this paper is to summarize findings from France’s 2018 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth, and to make comparisons with its 2016 predecessor and with the Report Cards of other countries engaged in the Global Matrix 3.0. Methods: The France’s 2018 Report Card was developed following the standardized methodology established for the Global Matrix 3.0 by grading 10 common physical activity indicators using best available data. Grades were informed by national surveys, peer-reviewed literature, government and nongovernment reports, and online information. Results: The expert panel awarded the following grades: overall physical activity, D; organized sport participation and physical activity, C−; active play, INC; active transportation, C−; sedentary behaviors, D−; physical fitness, B–; family and peers, INC; school, B; community and the built environment, INC; and government, C. Conclusions: Very concerning levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviors among French children and youth were observed, highlighting the urgent need for well-designed national actions addressing the presented physical inactivity crisis. The top 3 strategies that should be implemented in priority to improve the lifestyle of French children and youth are provided.

scholarly journals Results From Estonia’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S150-S156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Kruusamäe ◽  
Merike Kull ◽  
Kerli Mooses ◽  
Eva-Maria Riso ◽  
Jaak Jürimäe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Environmental

Background:The 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the first of its kind, aims to set baseline physical activity (PA) indicators using the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance grading system.Methods:A research work group analyzed and selected data for the grade assignment meeting (GAM). During the GAM, 17 leading researchers and policy experts from Estonia assessed the data and assigned grades for each of the 9 PA indicators. In addition, recommendations were provided for further actions to improve the grades.Results:Grades from A (highest) to F (lowest) were assigned as follows: 1) Overall PA (F); 2) Organized Sport (C); 3) Active Play [incomplete data (INC)]; 4) Active Transportation (INC); 5) Sedentary Behaviors (F); 6) Family and Peers (C); 7) School (C); 8) Community and the Built Environment (B); and 9) Government (C). An indicator was marked as incomplete (INC) when there was a lack of representative quality data.Conclusions:Evidence suggests that PA levels of Estonian children remain very low, despite moderately supportive social, environmental, and regulatory factors. There are many challenges to overcome in supporting and promoting PA of children and youth (eg, cross-sectional cooperation, implementing interventions, changing social norms, empowerment of parents and educational institutions).

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