School Environment versus Home Environment - Comparison of Selected Parameters of Children Physical Activity

Background:According to social-cognitive theory (SCT), self-efficacy affects health behavior both directly and indirectly by influencing how individuals perceive their environment. This study examines whether perceptions of home and school environment mediate the association between self-efficacy and physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior in adolescent girls.Methods:Baseline data from the Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls (NEAT) was used for this study. Grade 8 female students (n = 357) were recruited from 12 secondary schools located in low-income communities in the Hunter Region, New South Wales, Australia. PA was assessed using accelerometers, and sedentary behavior by self-report and accelerometers. Self-reported measures were used for perceived home and school environment and self-efficacy. Multilevel regression models were calculated to determine if the perceived environment mediated the relationship between self-efficacy with both PA and sedentary behavior.Results:The perceptions of the school and home environment did not mediate the relationship between PA self-efficacy and PA behavior or sedentary behavior.Conclusion:The mediated models were not supported for PA or sedentary behavior. However, other results of this paper may be helpful for future theory development and practice. More research is needed to understand behaviors in unique populations such as this.

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Going Home: Transferring the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Messages to the Home Environment

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e509102013-001 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

J. E. Scott ◽

B. Dobson ◽

PJ Naylor

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Home Environment ◽

Healthy Eating

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The Role of Preschool Hours in Achieving Physical Activity Recommendations for Preschoolers

Children ◽

10.3390/children8020082 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

Sara Lahuerta-Contell ◽

Javier Molina-García ◽

Ana Queralt ◽

Vladimir E. Martínez-Bello

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Early Childhood ◽

School Environment ◽

High Density ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Sociodemographic Correlates ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

Research on physical activity (PA) in different educational settings could elucidate which interventions promote a healthy school lifestyle in early childhood education (ECE). The aims of this study were: (a) to analyse the PA levels of preschoolers during school hours, as well as the rate of compliance with specific recommendations on total PA (TPA) and moderate-vigorous PA (MVPA); (b) to examine the role of structured movement sessions and recess time in the MVPA levels during school hours; (c) to evaluate the sociodemographic correlates of preschoolers and the school environment on MVPA behaviour during school hours. PA was evaluated with Actigraph accelerometers. Our main findings were that: (a) preschoolers engaged in very little TPA and MVPA during school hours; (b) children showed significantly higher MVPA levels on days with versus without structured movement sessions, and the contribution of the structured sessions to MVPA was significantly higher than that of recess time; (c) gender and age were associated with PA, and a high density of young children on the playground was associated with high levels of vigorous PA, whereas in the classroom, high density was associated with more sedentary behaviour. Structured PA could reduce the gap in achieving international recommendations.

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Rapid Realist Review of School-Based Physical Activity Interventions in 7- to 11-Year-Old Children

Children ◽

10.3390/children8010052 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 52

Author(s):

Emmanuel Defever ◽

Michelle Jones

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

School Leadership ◽

School Environment ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Implementation Fidelity ◽

Realist Review ◽

School Level ◽

School Settings ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Rapid Realist Review

Meta-analysis of physical activity interventions in school settings have revealed low efficacy and that there is a need to explore implementation fidelity. The aim of this rapid realist review was to determine, what physical activity interventions in school settings for children aged 7- to 11-years-old works, for whom, and in what circumstances. The realist synthesis was conducted following RAMESES guidelines. Relevant studies were identified following a systematic search process and data from 28 studies was extracted for evidence to form context-mechanism-outcome configurations that were clustered and refined. Using the five-level socioecological model, the program theories were classified into the levels of intrapersonal (child), interpersonal (teachers), institutional (program content, school administration, and school environment), community (home and neighborhood), and policy. The school level led to most context-mechanism-outcome configurations related to school leadership and policy, workforce structure, program characteristics, and school environment. At each level, we identified features of interventions, alongside implementation considerations that might work to promote efficacy and sustainability. The need to recognize the school environment as part of a complex system with multi-level interaction and influences was a key finding. In line with realist philosophy, the researchers encouraged primary research to confirm, refute, and refine the program theories presented.

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Evidence-Based Overview of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity during School Recess: An Updated Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18020578 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 578

Author(s):

Sergio Pulido Sánchez ◽

Damián Iglesias Gallego

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

School Environment ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Extraction Process ◽

Intervention Programs ◽

World Health ◽

After School ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active

Interest in analyzing physically active behaviors during school recesses has grown in recent years as the school environment has consolidated (recess, physical education classes, lunch-time, before and after school) as a crucial space to bring these levels towards those recommended through intervention programs and improvements in the school environment. Unfortunately, in most of these studies, children do not achieve the 60 min a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommended by the World Health Organization. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the cross-sectional, longitudinal, and intervention studies objectively measured with accelerometers that have emerged in recent years to determine the amount of MVPA of children at recess. This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. The extraction process for the studies included in this systematic review yielded a total of 43 articles. The studies were classified according to the methodological nature of the research: cross-sectional (n = 34), longitudinal (n = 3) and quasi-experimental (n = 6). The results of the studies confirm that during the recess period younger children are physically more active than older ones and that in general, boys are more physically active than girls. In addition, the data show that the school contributes to more than 40% of the total MVPA. The intervention programs led to an increase in MVPA of up to 5%. Providing schools with equipment and facilities shows that intervention programs are beneficial for raising children’s levels of physical activity.

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The relationship of self-reported and device-based measures of physical activity and health-related quality of life in adolescents

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-021-01682-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kathrin Wunsch ◽

Claudio R. Nigg ◽

Susanne Weyland ◽

Darko Jekauc ◽

Claudia Niessner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

School Environment ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) has beneficial effects on health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), which is a protective factor of illness and mortality. The purpose of this examination was to investigate if self-reported and device-based measures of PA were related to HRQoL in adolescents. Methods Participants (N = 1565; 54.3% female; Mage = 14.37 years, SDage = 1.99) were recruited from 167 sample points across Germany. Adolescents self-reported their PA, supplemented by a 1-week examination of device-based PA using accelerometry. Additionally, they completed the multidimensional KIDSCREEN-27 to assess HRQoL. Results Results showed that self-reported PA was correlated with overall HRQoL, Physical Well-Being, Psychological Well-Being, Social Support & Peers, and School Environment, whereas device-based PA was only correlated with Physical as well as Psychological Well-Being. Further, self-reported PA significantly predicted all facets of HRQoL except for Autonomy and Parent Relations, whereas device-based PA solely heightened the amount of explained variance in the Physical Well-Being subscale. Conclusions Findings demonstrate the importance of self-reported PA as it is related to almost all facets of HRQoL. Both measures of PA are not congruent in their relationship with HRQoL and thus implications have to be carefully considered. Future studies should investigate the direct effect of PA on HRQoL and health in a longitudinal approach to account for the causality of effects.

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Physical activity and nutrition education at the school environment aimed at preventing childhood obesity: evidence from systematic reviews

Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português) ◽

10.1016/j.jpedp.2015.10.005 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 92 (1) ◽

pp. 15-23

Author(s):

Paulo Henrique Guerra ◽

Jonas Augusto Cardoso da Silveira ◽

Emanuel Péricles Salvador

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

School Environment

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Factors Influencing Break-Time Physical Activity of South African Primary School Learners From Low-Income Communities

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2013-0188 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 618-627 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Monika Uys ◽

Catherine Elizabeth Draper ◽

Sharief Hendricks ◽

Anniza de Villiers ◽

Jean Fourie ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Primary School ◽

South African ◽

Family Involvement ◽

Low Income ◽

School Environment ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Action Planning ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Break Time

Background:The purpose of this study was to assess factors that influence physical activity (PA) levels during break-times in South African primary school children.Methods:The System for Observing Play and Leisure Activities in Youth (SOPLAY) was used to observe PA levels during break-times at low-income schools (4 intervention, 4 control). The intervention was based on action-planning including: school environment, curriculum, and family involvement. Categories of observed activity included Sedentary, Eating, Walking, or Vigorous PA. Contextual factors assessed included teacher supervision, equipment, and crowding. Chi-square tests were used to determine associations between PA levels and contextual factors.Results:In the 970 observations made, 31% of learners were sedentary, 14% were eating, 29% were walking, and 26% were engaged in vigorous PA. There were no differences in break-time PA between intervention and control groups (NS). With supervision, children were more likely to eat and less likely to do vigorous PA (P = .035). Playground crowding was associated with lower levels of vigorous activity and more sedentary behavior (P = .000).Conclusions:PA during break-time was adversely affected by over-crowding and lower with supervision. The results suggest that interventions may be targeted at the school policy environment to reduce these barriers to PA.

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Simultaneous presence of excess weight and insufficient hours of sleep in adolescents: prevalence and related factors

Journal of Human Growth and Development ◽

10.7322/jhgd.115987 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 148

Author(s):

Tiago Rodrigues de Lima ◽

Gabriel Renaldo de Sousa ◽

João Antônio Chula de Castro ◽

Diego Augusto Santos Silva

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Body Fat ◽

School Environment ◽

Paediatric Population ◽

Health Problems ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Insufficient Sleep ◽

School Based

Introduction: An increase in excess body fat and a decrease in the number of hours of sleep per day are health problems affecting the paediatric population. Objective: To estimate the combined prevalence of overweight and insufficient sleep/day in adolescents, and the association with sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted with 1,132 participants from 14 to 19 years old in São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Body fat was assessed by body mass index (BMI) and classified by the Z-score, while adolescents reported the total hours of sleep/day. Sociodemographic data, physical activity and sedentary behaviour were collected by self-filled questionnaire. Results: The simultaneous prevalence of overweight and insufficient sleep/day was 17.5%. The factors associated with this condition were to meet the recommendations of the practice of physical activity per week, participate in gym class twice/week and period greater/equal to four hours/day in front of the screen. Conclusion: Guidelines in the school environment in relation to health problems posed by weight excess and the amount of insufficient hours sleep can be present when recommendations on physical activity and sedentary behaviour are given to students.

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