scholarly journals Realistic dosage of tummy time practice during infancy.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Lee ◽  
Joao Barros ◽  
Janet Hauck
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Average Duration ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Early Exercise ◽  
Tummy Time

Background: The pediatricians recommend “tummy time” (placing a baby on their stomach while awake) as a physical activity for non-locomotor infants. However, parents often do not fully understand specific methods for fulfilling tummy time recommendations, then did not implement tummy time in the early stage of life. Aim of the study: The study aimed to determine the realistic dosage of daily tummy time for parents and infants of various ages. Methods: A total of 11 infants (7 girls, 4 boys, start age 61. 5days) participated in the intervention. Accumulate 60 minutes of tummy time was requested throughout the day. Results: Infants completed the intervention (achievement of sitting milestone age) at an average of 182.18 days old. The average duration of intervention days was 120.63 days. The average daily practice was 50.12 minutes. During the intervention, the percentage of completed days infants meet their required dosage was an average of 46.3 %. The percentage of missing days infants did not practice tummy time at all was an average of 18.64%. The percentage of days that infants did practice tummy time, but were under the required dosage was an average of 23.51%. Conclusion: It was evident that the prescribed dosage of daily practice was a too ambitious goal and maybe far from realistic for non-locomotor infants. Keywords: tummy time, early exercise, physical activity, motor development

scholarly journals Infant Motor Development and Physical Activity and Sedentary Time at Midlife

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna‐Kaisa Karppanen ◽  
Tuula Hurtig ◽  
Jouko Miettunen ◽  
Niemelä Maisa ◽  
Tuija Tammelin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Infant Motor Development

scholarly journals Body Composition, Psychological, Cardiovascular, and Physical Activity Factors Related with Academic School Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8775
Author(s):  
Laura Redondo-Flórez ◽  
Domingo Jesus Ramos-Campo ◽  
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Students

The aim of the present study was to analyse body composition, anxiety, cardiovascular, and physical activity factors related with academic performance of school students as well as to analyse differences, by age, in these factors. We analysed in 266 primary school students’ (8.81 ± 1.62 years, range: 5–13 years) heart rate, anthropometric variables to calculate body mass index, physical activity performance, anxiety levels and academic results by the average of marks. Students were divided in two different groups, firstly by their lower or higher academic performance, and secondly by age. Results showed a negative correlation between academic performance and age, weight, body mass index and trait anxiety variables. Additionally, significant differences were found by age, presenting older students higher scores in body mass index and lower physical activity, trait anxiety, heart rate and academic performance values than younger students. Overweight and obesity may have a great impact in academic performance in children and we pointed out the necessity to establish programs related with healthy habits which include improvements in physical activity and nutrition behaviours with the objective to enhance children’s health general status, psychological profile, cognitive and motor development, and academic performance.

scholarly journals Physical activity preferences of early-stage lung cancer survivors

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 495-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Errol J. Philip ◽  
Elliot J. Coups ◽  
Marc B. Feinstein ◽  
Bernard J. Park ◽  
Donna J. Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Early Stage Lung Cancer ◽  
Activity Preferences ◽  
Stage Lung Cancer

scholarly journals Effects on Motor Development and Performance Levels of Physical Activity in Music Accompaniment on Children with Developmental Deficiencies

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12a) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Songül Pektaş ◽  
Betül Akyol
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Performance Levels ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Shuttle Run

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of physical activity with music on motor development and performance in children with developmental deficiencies. The study includes twenty children with developmental deficiencies, aged between 10-15 years old. Children were classified into two groups randomly and both groups were given 1 hour of training 3 days a week for 20 weeks. Physical activity with English and Spanish verbal song was used for the first group and only physical activity for the second group. Each participant participated in shuttle, shuttle run, flexibility, standing long jump, vertical jump tests.  The fatigue parameter of children was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale. As a result of this study, it has been shown that physical activity with music is more effective method to improve motor development and performance levels of children with developmental deficiencies.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Changes in Sports Activity From Pre-diagnosis to First Five Years Post-diagnosis: a Prospective Chinese Breast Cancer Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Lei ◽  
Suzanne C. Ho ◽  
Carol Kwok ◽  
Ashley Cheng ◽  
Ka Li Cheung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
After Cancer

Abstract Background: To compare change in level of physical activitybetween pre-and post- diagnosis of breast cancer in Chinese women.Methods:Based on an on-going prospective study consisting of 1462 Chinese women with early-stage breast cancer, a validated modified Chinese Baecke questionnaire was used to measure physical activity at baseline (12 months before cancer diagnosis), 18-, 36- and 60-months after diagnosis (over the previous 12 months before each interview). Results:The overall physical activity level at post-diagnosis was 5.8 MET-hours/week, which was significantly higher than that at pre-diagnosis at a median level of 0.6 MET-hours/week (P <0.001).The median levels of physical activity at 18-, 36- and 60-months follow-up were5.3, 4.4 and 3.9 MET-hours/week, respectively. There was no significant difference between any two of the three follow-ups at post-diagnosis. The proportions of participant who met WCRF/AICR recommendation before and after cancer diagnosis were both low, being 20.7% and 35.1%, respectively.Compared to pre-diagnosis, most of the patients improved or had no change on level of physical activity at post-diagnosis, with the respective proportion being 48.2% and 43.8%. Conclusions:Adherence to current lifestyle recommendation for cancer survivors, Chinese women with breast cancer significantly increasedlevel of physical activity level after cancer diagnosis, and such improvement was sustained to five years post-diagnosis. The proportion of patients who met the exercise recommendation for cancer survivors was still low. Encouraging patients on the importance of durable high level of physical activity in breast cancer survivorship is warranted.

scholarly journals Beneficios de la actividad física para la promoción de un envejecimiento activo en personas mayores. Revisión bibliográfica (Benefits of physical activity for the promotion of active aging in elderly. Bibliographic review)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazaret Martínez Heredia ◽  
Esther Santaella Rodríguez ◽  
Antonio-Manuel Rodríguez-García
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Cerebral Oxygenation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Intellectual Activity ◽  
Revisión Sistemática

En las últimas décadas se observan cambios demográficos significativos, se observa una tendencia progresiva en cuanto al envejecimiento de la población, la longevidad se trata de una característica presente en nuestra sociedad. Dicho cambio está propiciando el desarrollo de diversas políticas orientadas a fomentar un envejecimiento activo y saludable, teniendo en cuenta los beneficios de la actividad física para su promoción. El principal objetivo de este estudio se centra en realizar una revisión sistemática de estudios sobre la incidencia positiva de la actividad física en el bienestar de las personas mayores asociado a un envejecimiento saludable. Para ello, se utilizaron los estudios recogidos en la colección principal de la base de datos Web of Science, seleccionando las revistas con mayor índice de impacto. La muestra consta de 15 artículos, los cuales se estudian a fondo para desglosar la información más relevante. Los artículos han sido seleccionados teniendo en cuenta las siguientes variables: objetivos, diseño, muestra e instrumentos y resultados. Los artículos analizados muestran que la práctica diaria de actividad física incrementa los niveles de autoestima e incide en la felicidad de los mayores, además de contribuir a mejorar la capacidad para el autocuidado, favorecer la integración del esquema corporal y facilitar las relaciones intergeneracionales, entre otros aspectos positivos. Es necesario promover un envejecimiento activo y saludable en mayores basado en la promoción de la actividad física. Abstract: A significant change is taking place nowadays, i.e. the progressive tendency to aging of the elderly population: longevity is a very latent characteristic in our society. This change is favoring the development of various policies for the preparation of the population towards an active and healthy aging, taking into account the benefits of physical activity for its promotion. The main objective of this study is to review the bibliography on the positive impact of physical activity on elders’ well-being associated with healthy aging. Studies collected in the Web of Science database were chosen from those journals with the highest impact index. The sample consisted of 15 articles, which were thoroughly studied so to break down the most relevant information. The articles were selected taking into account the following variables: objectives, design, sample and instruments, and results. The analyzed articles showed how daily practice of physical activity increases self-esteem levels, affects elderly’s happiness, contributes to improving self-care competence, promotes corporal scheme integration, facilitates intergenerational relations, increases social participation, creates positive changes in lifestyle, improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia, and reinforces intellectual activity due to good cerebral oxygenation, among other effects. In the third age it is necessary to promote an active and healthy aging based on the promotion of physical activity.

scholarly journals The Role Of Family Support In Physical Activity And Motor Development In Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (8S) ◽  
pp. 246-246
Author(s):  
Xing Liu ◽  
Hongjuan Li ◽  
Liu Zhang ◽  
Wenjing Yan ◽  
Leqin Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Motor Development

Policies and Practices to Promote Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
pp. 306-321
Author(s):  
Linda Saraiva ◽  
Fernando Santos ◽  
Ana Ferreira ◽  
César Sá
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Policy Assessment ◽  
Program Staff ◽  
Observation Instrument ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

This chapter presents a pilot study that sought to examine the practices and policies that can encourage children's physical activity in preschool settings located at Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation instrument was used to measure the quality of the physical activity environment. The findings show that preschool settings present multiple limitations that may hinder children's physical activity and motor development. It should also be noted that policies are practically non-existent as there is a clear absence of physical activity content within the guiding documents in preschool education contexts. Further, there were no education opportunities provided to program staff. It is paramount to engage policymakers and other stakeholders in discussions that provide quality environments to encourage physical activity among preschool children.

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