scholarly journals Participation in Physical Activity for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubab G. Arim ◽  
Leanne C. Findlay ◽  
Dafna E. Kohen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Organized Sports ◽  
Health Group ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Children's Participation

The purpose of this study was to compare rates of participation for children (4–9 years of age) with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) with and without externalizing behavior problems (EBPs) with children without disability and to examine mediators of the relation between disability and physical activity participation. Data for this study were drawn from Cycle 7 (2006-07) of the Canadian National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY). The frequency of children’s participation in organized sports or physical activities varied depending on the child’s health condition with children with NDDs and both NDDs and EBPs participating least in organized sports or physical activities followed by children with EBPs only. In contrast, there were no statistically significant differences by health group for children’s participation in unorganized sports or physical activities. These differences remained even after controlling for the effects of other child and family sociodemographic characteristics, except for children with EBPs only. These findings highlight the importance of considering children’s primary and other existing health conditions as well as family sociodemographic characteristics in order to better understand the factors that influence participation in organized physical activities for children with disabilities.

Parental Perception of Barriers to Children’s Participation in Sports: Biological, Social, and Geographic Correlates of Portuguese Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 595-600
Author(s):  
Daniela Rodrigues ◽  
Cristina Padez ◽  
Aristides M. Machado-Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Barriers To Access ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Multiple Choice Questionnaire ◽  
Children's Participation

Background: Identifying parental perceived barriers might contribute to strategies to promote physical activity in children. This study aimed to observe parental perceived barriers for 6- to 10-year-old children’s participation in organized sports and understand to what extent the socioeconomic status, the place of residence, and children’s sex, age, and sport participation affect those perceived barriers. Methods: Data were collected from 834 parents of 6- to 10-year-old children living in the Portuguese Midlands, using a multiple-choice questionnaire. Parents reported the perceived barriers to children’s sport activities, such as time, health, transportation, costs, safety, facilities, weather, tiredness, and lack of interest. Children’s and sociodemographic characteristics were also collected. Results: Time and costs were the most reported barriers by parents. Barriers to access were mostly reported by parents of girls and younger children, parents of inactive children, and families living in an urban setting and in socioeconomic disadvantage. Perceived barriers differed according to both children’s and sociodemographic characteristics, highlighting the need to reduce costs and increase the variety of sports/facilities, particularly in families with girls, younger children, and those with lower incomes from more urbanized areas. Conclusions: The present findings should be considered in future planning and interventions to effectively promote physical activity in children.

Parents’ perceptions of physical activity experiences for their families and children with visual impairments

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Columna ◽  
Suzanna Rocco Dillon ◽  
Michael L Norris ◽  
Michelle Dolphin ◽  
Lindsay McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Parental Perceptions ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Limited Ability ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Children With Visual Impairments ◽  
Line Analysis

Acknowledging and understanding parental perceptions and experiences surrounding physical activity (PA) is crucial to promoting participation in PA for children with visual impairments (VI) given that parents strongly influence their children’s participation in physical activities. The purpose of this study was to understand parents’ perceptions regarding PA experiences for their family and children with VI. Participants in this study were parents of children with VI ( N = 10) who took part in one-on-one semi-structured phone interviews that were transcribed and then analyzed through a thematic line-by-line analysis. Two themes emerged from the analysis of the data: (1) Health, Social, and Psychological Benefits and (2) Multifaceted Barriers. The parents in this study valued PA and had high PA expectations for their children; however, they struggled to overcome multiple barriers - most notably their limited ability to motivate their children to be physically active.

scholarly journals The Effect of Organized Versus Supervised Recess on Elementary School Children’s Participation, Physical Activity, Play, and Social Behavior: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 747-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie Coolkens ◽  
Phillip Ward ◽  
Jan Seghers ◽  
Peter Iserbyt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cluster Randomized Trial ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Challenging Tasks ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Children's Participation ◽  
Cluster Randomized

Background: Recess strategies that increase children’s physical activity and contribute to the daily 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are recommended. Methods: A cluster randomized trial was conducted to examine the effect of supervised versus organized recess on children’s participation, physical activity, play, and social behavior. In supervised recess, children were free to play, and physical education (PE) teachers ensured safety. In organized recess, PE teachers provided challenging tasks. Data were collected using systematic observation. Children (N = 281; 8–10 y) from 14 schools received a 6-day parkour unit in PE and three opportunities to participate in a 20-minute parkour recess. Schools were randomized over a supervised and organized parkour recess condition. Results: The majority of children participated in parkour recess (range = 56%–85%), with more boys participating in all 3 organized versus supervised recess sessions (57% vs 35%, P = .01). Boys spent more time in MVPA during organized recess (79% vs 71%, P = .02). Boys and girls spent more time in activity games during organized recess (59% vs 46%, P = .01; 59% vs 47%, P = .001). Conclusion: Organized recess attracted more children and made the largest contribution to daily MVPA.

scholarly journals Reducing financial barriers through the implementation of voucher incentives to promote children’s participation in community sport in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. J. Reece ◽  
C. McInerney ◽  
K. Blazek ◽  
B. C. Foley ◽  
L. Schmutz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
National Level ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Financial Barriers ◽  
Annual Expenditure ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Children's Participation

Abstract Background Participation in organised sport and physical activity contributes to health-enhancing levels of leisure time physical activity. In Australia, 58% of children aged 0–14 years participated at least once a week in October 2015 – December 2017. To overcome the frequently cited cost barrier, sports voucher incentives have been widely implemented across Australia. Method The financial value of jurisdictional vouchers and the National median financial value were used to calculate the proportion of total annual expenditure on children’s participation in sport supported by sports vouchers. Participation rates using AusPlay data were estimated by age, sex and socio-economic index (SEIFA) at state and national level for children aged 0–14 years. Results Five States and Territories implemented sports vouchers from 2011 to 2018, with a median value of AU$150. Nationally, median annual expenditure for children’s sport participation was AU$447 (IQR $194.2–936), with 27% reported expenditure supported by a sports voucher. The proportion of financial support from sports vouchers increased considerably with social disadvantage, rising to over 60% of total expenditure in the most disadvantaged populations. Conclusions Socio-economic status was associated with sports-related expenditure and sports participation amongst children. Sport vouchers should target children in the most disadvantaged areas to promote participation in organised sport and physical activity.

scholarly journals Facilitators and Barriers of Children's Participation in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Interventions: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 112-112
Author(s):  
Priscilla Clayton ◽  
Jeneene Connelly ◽  
Malik Ellington ◽  
Vicky Rojas ◽  
Yaisli Lorenzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Children’S Participation ◽  
Obesity Interventions ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Children's Participation ◽  
Compensation Incentives

Abstract Objectives To conduct a systematic review of facilitators and barriers for children's participation in nutrition, physical activity, and obesity interventions from the perspective of parents, children, and researchers. Methods Studies were identified from 5 databases and restricted to children 2–18 years and to English. Studies without results on facilitator and barriers of recruitment were excluded. Results 423 records were identified; 97 duplicates and 269 unrelated records were initially excluded; 60 records were reviewed for full-text and subsequently 26 were excluded, for a total of 34 included studies. The top four barriers reported by children and parents were time constraints, nature of the intervention, limited understanding of clinical trial information or complexity of consent/trial info, and cost, while for researchers reported barriers were lack of transportation/lack of or childcare and time constraints. The top four common facilitators reported by children and parents were benefit others (altruism) and themselves, compensation/incentives, nature of the intervention, and quality of life, while for researchers these were physician recommendations/referrals, benefits to others and themselves, simple and clear materials describing the study and the inclusion criteria, and compensation/incentives. Conclusions These barriers and facilitators should be addressed in future studies to assist in the successful recruitment of children into nutrition, physical activity, and obesity interventions. Funding Sources Funding was supported by the National Institute of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NICHD), grant number 1R01HD098589-01.

scholarly journals The Effect of Physical Activity on Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Hypertension

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisa Dieni Utami ◽  
Niken Safitri Dyan Kusumaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Level

Physical activity plays an important role in controlling blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). DM patients should follow the principle of FITT (frequency, intensity, type and time) while doing a physical activity, which has a direct effect on their health condition. However, the identification of physical activity in DM patients with hypertension is still limited. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the effect of physical activity on DM patients with hypertension. Accordingly, this cross-sectional study included patients with hypertension, aged 18–65 years, able to communicate verbally, and visiting a public healthcare centre in Semarang between February and March 2020. The Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire (BPAQ) was used to identify the physical activities done by the participants. Quantitative data analysis revealed the distribution of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. A total of 150 respondents participated in the study, mostly in late adulthood (54.7%), women (68%), and having DM with hypertension for one–five years. The results showed that 40.7% of the respondents had a low level of physical activity, of which 46% did not play any sport and 92.7% had low occupational physical activity. The average leisure time index was 2.31 ± 0.6, which means that most of them did a few physical activities during leisure time. It is concluded that since many DM patients with hypertensions were categorized as having low level of physical activity, this may affect their blood glucose level and blood pressure. Keywords: blood glucose, blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, physical activity

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