scholarly journals Testing a self-determination theory model of children’s physical activity motivation: a cross-sectional study

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon J Sebire ◽  
Russell Jago ◽  
Kenneth R Fox ◽  
Mark J Edwards ◽  
Janice L Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Motivation ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

scholarly journals Testing a longitudinal integrated self-efficacy and self-determination theory model for physical activity post-cardiac rehabilitation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shane N. Sweet ◽  
Michelle S. Fortier ◽  
Shaelyn M. Strachan ◽  
Chris M. Blanchard ◽  
Pierre Boulay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional

Self-determination theory and self-efficacy theory are prominent theories in the physical activity literature, and studies have begun integrating their concepts. Sweet, Fortier, Strachan and Blanchard (2012) have integrated these two theories in a cross-sectional study. Therefore, this study sought to test a longitudinal integrated model to predict physical activity at the end of a 4-month cardiac rehabilitation program based on theory, research and Sweet <em>et al</em>.’s cross-sectional model. Participants from two cardiac rehabilitation programs (N=109) answered validated self-report questionnaires at baseline, two and four months. Data were analyzed using Amos to assess the path analysis and model fit. Prior to integration, perceived competence and self-efficacy were combined, and labeled as confidence. After controlling for 2-month physical activity and cardiac rehabilitation site, no motivational variables significantly predicted residual change in 4-month physical activity. Although confidence at two months did not predict residual change in 4-month physical activity, it had a strong positive relationship with 2-month physical activity (β=0.30, P&lt;0.001). The overall model retained good fit indices. In conclusion, results diverged from theoretical predictions of physical activity, but self-determination and self-efficacy theory were still partially supported. Because the model had good fit, this study demonstrated that theoretical integration is feasible.

scholarly journals Associations Between Children’s Physical Activity, Pain and Injuries

2021 ◽  
pp. 003151252110284
Author(s):  
João Paulo de Aguiar Greca ◽  
Thomas Korff ◽  
Jennifer Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Generalized Estimating Equations ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Excessive Weight ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Our aim in this study was to investigate the relationships between physical activity (PA), pain, and injury among children. Secondarily, we examined whether these relationships differed between children with normal versus excessive weight or obesity. This was a cross-sectional study of 102 children (57 girls) aged 8–12 years old. We assessed the prevalence of moderate and vigorous PA using accelerometry over a seven-day period. We examined the associations between moderate PA, vigorous PA, pain presence, and injury presence using generalized estimating equations with a logit link and binomial distribution. We adjusted the obtained models for potential confounders and explored the moderating effect of weight status. We found no association between moderate PA and pain, but time spent in vigorous PA was associated with pain. Neither moderate or vigorous PA were associated with injury, and there was no moderating effect of weight status in these relationships. In summary, we found that objectively measured vigorous PA is associated with pain among 8–12 year old children. While these results should be replicated in longitudinal studies, they suggest that an association between vigorous PA and pain should be considered when developing PA interventions for children.

scholarly journals Directly Observed Physical Activity of Year 1 Children during School Class Time: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3676
Author(s):  
Kirstin Macdonald ◽  
Nikki Milne ◽  
Rodney Pope ◽  
Robin Orr
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Class ◽  
Class Time ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Providing physical activity opportunities to children throughout the school day may be beneficial for children’s health and learning. Existing practices regarding the frequency, type and context of physical activity opportunities being provided to children in the early years of primary school remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to observe Year 1 children’s physical activity and its contexts during school class time and identify opportunities to incorporate additional activity. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 34 Year 1 children (20 boys, 14 girls; mean age = 6.36 ± 0.34 years) from one primary school in Queensland, Australia. A modified version of the Observational System for Recording Physical Activity in Children—Elementary School was used to assess children’s physical activity and its contexts during class time. Observational data were collected over a four-week period. The frequencies (and percentages) of intervals of children’s activity observed in sedentary, light and moderate-to-vigorous intensities during different instructional and social contexts and physical settings were recorded and calculated. Pearson’s chi-square test of association was conducted to evaluate whether social context (group composition) was related to incidental physical activity. A total of 5305 observation intervals (i.e., 5 s observation interval followed by a 25 s recording interval) were available for analysis (~44 h of observation). Year 1 children were sedentary for the majority (86%) of observed intervals during school class time. Children spent limited time performing light (12% of intervals) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (2% of intervals). Organised physical activity observed during class time included physical education/school sport (5.9% of intervals) and classroom-based physical activity (2.8% of intervals). When children completed activities in small groups, they were significantly more likely to engage in incidental physical activity than when they completed activities as a whole class (χ2 = 94.73 p < 0.001). Incorporating movement into academic lessons or during transitions between lessons and classrooms may encourage children to be more active. Incidental physical activity may also be promoted through small group activities. Schools should ideally be encouraged and supported to employ a whole-of-school approach to physical activity promotion, which includes identifying and implementing opportunities for children to be active during class time.

scholarly journals The relationship between children's physical activity and family income in rural settings: A cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley Cottrell ◽  
Jennifer Zatezalo ◽  
Adriana Bonasso ◽  
John Lattin ◽  
Samantha Shawley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

scholarly journals Influence of parental perception of school safety and gender on children’s physical activity in Mexico: A cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Hutchens ◽  
Erica G Soltero ◽  
Simón Barquera ◽  
Lucie Lévesque ◽  
Edtna Jauregui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parental Perception ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

scholarly journals Parental Happiness Associates With the Co-occurrence of Preschool-Aged Children’s Healthy Energy Balance-Related Behaviors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Engberg ◽  
Carola Ray ◽  
Suvi Määttä ◽  
Rejane A. O. Figueiredo ◽  
Marja H. Leppänen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Parental Wellbeing ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

AbstractWe examined whether parental happiness associate with preschoolers’ healthy energy balance-related behaviors (EBRBs) and with the co-occurrence of multiple healthy EBRBs. This cross-sectional study included 647 pairs of parents (88% mothers) and children (mean age 4.7, SD 0.9 years). Parents completed the Subjective Happiness Scale. In addition, ActiGraph accelerometers measured children’s physical activity, and parents reported screen time and food consumption on behalf of their children. We defined four healthy EBRBs: meeting physical activity guidelines; meeting screen time guidelines; a higher consumption of vegetables, fruits and berries; and a lower consumption of sugary foods, treats and drinks. Parental happiness scores did not associate with children’s healthy EBRBs when each behavior was analyzed separately. However, parents with higher happiness scores were more likely to have a child with 2 or 3–4 healthy EBRBs than a child with 0–1 healthy EBRBs. To conclude, parents who are happier have children with multiple healthy EBRBs. Targeting parental wellbeing should be considered when promoting children’s healthy EBRBs.

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