A Physical Education Program Based Upon an Obstacle Course Positively Affects Motor Competence in 6- to 7-Year-Old Children: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Elly van Hyfte ◽  
Sien Vercruysse ◽  
Griet Warlop ◽  
Matthieu Lenoir
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Repeated Measures Anova ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Group Time

Purpose: To investigate the effect of an obstacle course based physical education program, designed according to contemporary insights on motor learning, on motor competence (MC) of 6- to 7-year-old Flemish children. Method: Pupils from 16 primary schools were randomly allocated to either control (n = 173, 50.3% boys) or intervention group (n = 182, 54.9% boys). MC, assessed with the Körperkoordinationtest für Kinder (KTK), was analyzed with a 2 (Gender, girls vs. boys) × 2 (Group: INT vs. CON) × 3 (Time: pre vs. inter vs. post) Repeated Measures ANOVA. Results: The MC in the intervention group improved more compared with the control group (Time × Group interaction, p < .001). Moreover, a shift to a more favorable MC classification is seen for all children in intervention group. Conclusion: The results underline the potential value of an obstacle course based PE program based and provide a gateway for optimization of the current PE programs.

Effectiveness of School-Based Smoking Prevention Education Program (SPEP) Among Nonsmoking Adolescents: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 105984051987164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Said Nurumal ◽  
Siti Hajar Mohd Zain ◽  
Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed ◽  
Shefaly Shorey
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Smoking Prevention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Exhaled Carbon Monoxide ◽  
And Control

Preventing smoking among adolescents is critical. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Smoking Prevention Education Program among nonsmoking adolescents. A quasi-experimental study design was used. Data were collected from Year 5 students ( n = 140) from four government primary schools in the Kuantan and Pahang districts of Malaysia. The participating schools were randomly assigned into the intervention and control groups. Questionnaires and exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) levels were used to collect data at the baseline and at 3 months postintervention. At 3 months postintervention, the percentage of nonsmokers remained 100% in the intervention group, while 2.9% of the participants in the control group reported to have smoked in past 7 days. Comparatively, the mean scores of attitudes, subjective norms, and nonsmoking intentions of the intervention group improved significantly. The intervention was effective in preventing smoking initiations among Malaysian adolescents; however, further evaluation of this intervention is needed among varied populations.

scholarly journals The Effect of Counseling With Cognitive Behavioral Approach (CBT) on Self-esteem and Body Image of Lactating Mothers: Randomized Control Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Zamiri-Miandoab ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Fatemeh Nemati ◽  
Mahin Kamalifard
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cognitive Behavior ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Repeated Measures Anova ◽  
Randomized Control

Abstract Background: Self-esteem and body image are the factors that change during different periods of a woman’s life. Some of the women experience low self-esteem and negative body image in Pregnancy and postpartum. These two factors along with other factors can reduce the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among women. Cognitive-behavior therapy is one of the psychological approaches that is effective on the betterment of many of the psychological and personality disorders such as body image disorder as well as improvement of self-esteem. The aim of this randomized control trial is to recognize the effects of cognitive-behavior counseling during pregnancy period on self-esteem, body image (primary outcome) and exclusive breastfeeding (secondary outcome).Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 70 eligible pregnant women referring to health centers of Tabriz-Iran were assigned to two groups of 35 as intervention and control groups using randomized blocking method. For intervention group, 8 sessions of cognitive-behavior therapy based on Cash and Strachan’s therapeutic protocol for body image and Michael Free’s for self-esteem were performed. Rosenberg self-esteem scale and multidimensional body self-relation questionnaire (MBSRQ) were completed before intervention, immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after delivery. Likewise, exclusive breastfeeding questionnaire was completed 4 weeks after childbirth. Independent t-test, chi square and repeated measures ANOVA tests were used to analyze the data. Results: According to repeated measures ANOVA test and with controlling baseline score, the mean scores on self-esteem (adjusted mean difference (AMD): 7.18; 95%CI: 4.43 to 9.94; p<0.001) and body image (AMD: 49.74; 95%CI: 70.91 to 28.54; p<0.001) in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group. 63.6% of intervention group mothers and 30.3% of control group mothers had exclusive breastfeeding which for the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group based on chi square test (p=0.007). Conclusions: Cognitive-behavior approach was effective on the improvement of self-esteem and body image and through which might lead to the increase of exclusive breastfeeding among women. Trial register number: Iranian registry clinical trials (IRCT20110524006582N33). Date of registration: 2020-8-19. URL: https://en.irct.ir/trial/43395.

scholarly journals The Effect of Physical Education to Improve Motor Competence of Elementary School Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-221
Author(s):  
Pulung Riyanto ◽  
Syamsudin Syamsudin
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
School Students ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study aimed to determine the effect of physical education in improving children's motor competence in primary schools. To enhance children's motor competence, the research method used was a quasi-experimental method with The Pretest Post-Test Two Treatment Design. The sample used was elementary school students in Merauke District with a total of 60 people. The instrument used is using Somatic measures (measuring the height, weight, BMI, and thickness of the student's fat). Then the second test instrument uses Motor skills (Gymnastics skills, Soccer skills, Basketball skills, Track-and-field skills). The results showed that the physical education program could improve the motor competence of elementary school children, as for the conclusion of this study that physical education programs provided in elementary schools can improve children's motor competence. This increase is inseparable from a physical education program that is well designed and by the child's characteristics.

scholarly journals Effects of Short Practice of Climbing on Barriers Self-Efficacy within a Physical Education and Sport Intervention in Germany

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirko Krüger ◽  
Christiane Seng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wait List Control ◽  
Post Test ◽  
8Th Graders

The study examined the effects of an indoor wall climbing intervention within the context of a regular Physical Education and Sport (PES) program on barriers self-efficacy (SE) of adolescents in Germany. The study used a field experiment with a wait-list control group. Seventy-eight 8th-graders were included (age: 14.41 ± 0.71 years), with 37 randomly assigned for the intervention group and 41 for the control group. The intervention group participated in two half-day indoor wall climbing excursions (duration: 180 min each) based on SE building strategies. Both groups were pre-and post-tested in SE of indoor wall climbing and belaying. The control group did not receive any treatment before post-test. After the intervention, significant improvements were found in the experimental group on SE of belaying (F(1,76) = 23.45, p = 0.000, η2p = 0.24) using repeated-measures ANOVA. This study provides the first evidence from a German PES field experiment on increasing an important SE facet related to indoor wall climbing among 8th-graders. The program may be improved and further analyzed to install a short-term method to achieve one important educational goal within ordinary PES programs in Germany and to contribute to the personal development of the students.

scholarly journals The Effect of Counseling With Cognitive Behavior Approach on Self-esteem and Body Image in Lactating Mothers: Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Zamiri-Miandoab ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Fatemeh Nemati ◽  
mahin kamalifard
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cognitive Behavior ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Repeated Measures Anova

Abstract BackgroundSelf-esteem and body image are the factors that change during different periods of a women’s life. Some of the women experience low self-esteem and negative body image in pregnancy and postpartum. These two factors along with other factors can reduce the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among women. Cognitive-behavior therapy is one of the psychological approaches that is effective on the betterment of many of the psychological and personality disorders such as body image disorders as well as improvement of self-esteem. The aim of this randomized control trial is to recognize the effects of cognitive-behavior counseling during pregnancy period on self-esteem, body image (primary outcome) and exclusive breastfeeding (secondary outcome).Methodsin this randomized controlled trial, 70 eligible pregnant women referring to health centers of Tabriz- Iran were assigned to two groups of 35 as intervention and control groups using randomized blocking method. For intervention group, 8 sessions of cognitive-behavior therapy based on Cash and Strachan’s body image protocol and Michael Freeʼs for self-esteem were performed.Rosenberg self-esteem scale and multidimensional body self-relation questionnaire (MBSRQ) were completed before intervention, immediately after intervention and 4 weeks after delivery. Likewise, exclusive breastfeeding questionnaire was completed 4 weeks after childbirth. Independent t-test, chi square and repeated measures ANOVA tests were used to analyze the data.ResultsAccording to repeated measures ANOVA test and with controlling baseline score, the mean scores on self-esteem (adjusted mean difference (AMD): 7.18; 95%CI: 4.43 to 9.94; p<0.001) and body image (AMD: 49.74; 95%CI: 70.91 to 28.54; p<0.001) in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group. 63.6 % of intervention group mothers and 30.3% of control group mothers had exclusive breastfeeding which for the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group based on chi square test (p=0.007). Conclusionscognitive-behavior approach was effective on the improvement of self-esteem and body image and through which might lead to the increase of exclusive breastfeeding among women. Trial register number: Iranian registry clinical trials (IRCT20110524006582N33). Date of registration: 2020-8-19. URL: https://en.irct.ir/trial/43395.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of an Innovative Sensory Approach to Improve Children’s Nutritional Choices

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6462
Author(s):  
Domenico Meleleo ◽  
Giovanna Susca ◽  
Valentina Andrulli Buccheri ◽  
Giovanna Lamanna ◽  
Liliana Cassano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Repeated Measures Analysis ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
One Year

A case-control study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of the Edueat® Method, through experiential workshops focused on the use of all 5 senses. In two different primary schools in the same city, questionnaires were administered in two months with a follow-up one year later. Participants: 119 children (age 8.2–9.0) chosen randomly; control group 66 (55.5%). Seven lessons of 2 h each were held in the schools by experts of the Edueat® method and seven extra lessons by the teachers. The main outcome measures were the children’s changes in their approach and attitude towards their eating habits. The answers were grouped with factor analysis and summarized through scores. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was conducted in order to identify the relationships between scores and treatment over time. At the end of treatment, the intervention group showed a significant appreciation towards healthy foods (+4.15 vs. −0.05, p = 0.02) and a greater capacity in identifying foods which are very good for the health (+15.6 vs. +14.4, p = 0.02). In conclusion, the Edueat® method was found to be particularly promising in transmitting knowledge of those foods which are healthy. Greater involvement of teachers and parents is crucial.

scholarly journals Impact of The Daily Mile on children’s physical and mental health, and educational attainment in primary schools: iMprOVE cohort study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e045879
Author(s):  
Bina Ram ◽  
Anna Chalkley ◽  
Esther van Sluijs ◽  
Rachel Phillips ◽  
Tishya Venkatraman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
School Year

IntroductionSchool-based active mile initiatives such as The Daily Mile (TDM) are widely promoted to address shortfalls in meeting physical activity recommendations. The iMprOVE Study aims to examine the impact of TDM on children’s physical and mental health and educational attainment throughout primary school.Methods and analysisiMprOVE is a longitudinal quasi-experimental cohort study. We will send a survey to all state-funded primary schools in Greater London to identify participation in TDM. The survey responses will be used for non-random allocation to either the intervention group (Daily Mile schools) or to the control group (non-Daily Mile schools). We aim to recruit 3533 year 1 children (aged 5–6 years) from 77 primary schools and follow them up annually until the end of their primary school years. Data collection taking place at baseline (children in school year 1) and each primary school year thereafter includes device-based measures of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and questionnaires to measure mental health (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) and educational attainment (ratings from ‘below expected’ to ‘above expected levels’). The primary outcome is the mean change in MVPA minutes from baseline to year 6 during the school day among the intervention group compared with controls. We will use multilevel linear regression models adjusting for sociodemographic data and participation in TDM. The study is powered to detect a 10% (5.5 min) difference between the intervention and control group which would be considered clinically significant.Ethics and disseminationEthics has been approved from Imperial College Research Ethics Committee, reference 20IC6127. Key findings will be disseminated to the public through research networks, social, print and media broadcasts, community engagement opportunities and schools. We will work with policy-makers for direct application and impact of our findings.

scholarly journals Impact of Peer-Led Cancer Education Program on Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Practice, and Self-Esteem among Pairs of Nepalese High-School Students and Their Knowledge-Sharing Partners

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Kritika Poudel ◽  
Naomi Sumi ◽  
Rika Yano
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cancer Symptoms

Raising cancer awareness among adolescents can increase their confidence in identifying cancer symptoms and develop healthy habits. This study tested the effectiveness of cancer education based on a new model among high schoolers. A non-randomized control group pre-post-test design study was conducted among 313 pairs of adolescent students and their knowledge-sharing partners in Lalitpur, Nepal. A baseline test was conducted before the education program, and it was followed up at two weeks and three months. Results were measured using a chi-square test, binary logistic regression, and a two-way repeated-measures ANOVA. There was a significant interaction effect of intervention and time on students’ knowledge, beliefs, self-esteem, and practice, along with a change in some scores of knowledge-sharing partners. Joint assignment supported the idea of diffusion of information within the family and in the neighborhood. The peer group discussion could encourage active learning and help students to participate visibly in problem-solving and reflecting more sustainably. Time constraints, lack of human resources, and support groups, might limit this program’s usage; however, preparing guidelines, and connecting communities, organizations, hospitals, volunteer health workers, and survivors can help make it more sustainable and approachable.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Back Care, Experience in Colombian Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110234
Author(s):  
Sonia Carolina Mantilla Toloza ◽  
Carlos Alberto Jaimes Guerrero ◽  
Piedad Rocio Lerma Castaño
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
School Context ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
First Grade ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Grade School ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Back Care

Early back care has become the preventive strategy to mitigate bad postural habits and musculoskeletal alterations that trigger inadequate postural patterns in the body schema. The objective was to determine the knowledge and practice of back care in first-grade school children after applying an educational intervention for back care. Quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-tests in a sample of 71 first grade school students. Knowledge and practices for back care were evaluated before and after of the intervention. During 5 weeks, a program of education for back care was developed in the intervention group, formed by concepts about anatomy, physiology, alterations of the spine, adoption of appropriate postures and movements in school life and the execution of adequate movements learned. Simultaneously, physical exercises based on aerobic work, strengthening and stretching the back muscles were carried out with the children in the control group. A linear regression model and a two-level hierarchical model were applied to estimate the effect of the intervention. After the execution of the back care education program, a better score was found in the knowledge and practice questionnaire, which was different between the intervention group and the control group (1.72 95% CI 1.21-2.24). The development of an education program generated a change in the score of the questionnaire on knowledge of back care in the intervnetion group, which suggests the implementation of these strategies in the school context during early childhood, contributing to the prevention of back disorders and deficiencies

scholarly journals Promoting Media Literacy Online: An Intervention on Performance and Appearance Enhancement Substances with Sport High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5596
Author(s):  
Federica Galli ◽  
Tommaso Palombi ◽  
Luca Mallia ◽  
Andrea Chirico ◽  
Thomas Zandonai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Literacy Intervention ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Health Promoting Behaviors

The outbreak of coronavirus required adjustment regarding the delivery of interventions. Media literacy interventions are necessary to help people acquire relevant skills to navigate the complexities of media communications, and to encourage health-promoting behaviors. The present study aimed to promote a media literacy intervention regarding performance and appearance enhancement substances use in sports high school students. The COVID-19 contingency allowed us to evaluate whether online sessions can effectively promote greater awareness of media influence, a stronger sense of confidence in persuading others to deal with media messages, and healthier attitudes about PAES use among high school students. The study relied on an “intervention group” comprising 162 students (31.5% female) and a “control group” comprising 158 students (42% female). Data were analyzed through repeated measures of Group X Time MANOVA and ANOVA, demonstrating some degree of efficacy of the media literacy intervention. The “intervention group” reported higher awareness of potential newspapers’ influence and a significant increase in their sense of confidence in dealing with media influence compared to the “control group”. Findings support the efficacy of online media literacy programs to prevent doping consumption in adolescents.

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