scholarly journals SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ENGAGEMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THEIR LEISURE TIME

2018 ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
Jelena Petrović ◽  
Stojan Cenić ◽  
Dragana Dimitrijević
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
School Students ◽  
Family Leisure ◽  
Sports And Physical Activity

This paper aims to contribute to greater involvement of elementary school children in sports and physical activity in the leisure time. The paper first discusses the theoretic bases concerning leisure time activities structure; the patterns of family leisure, and the importance of sports and physical activities in both groups. Empirical research aims to gain insight into the current patterns of elementary school children’ and their families’ leisure time, and the frequency of sports and physical activity in their free time; also it examines the differences in orientation towards sports and physical activities between children from urban and rural surroundings and between two age groups (4th grade and 7th grade students), and finally it studies a correlation between family leisure patterns and students’ own leisure choices. The research encompassed 189 students of urban and rural areas of the municipality of Leskovac. The students were examined by a 5-point Likert type scale and a questionnaire. Data processing was performed by the SPSS program. The main results led to the conclusions that: Families and schools have to play a significant role in awareness raising about the importance of physical activity and sports engagement within the student’s’ unstructured leisure time; There is a need to support rural schools in developing and sustaining school sports; and finally, Family involvement in sports and recreational activities has to be supported in order to make a model for students’ greater involvement into sports and physical activities. 

scholarly journals Screen time duration and timing: effects on obesity, physical activity, dry eyes, and learning ability in elementary school children

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yui Mineshita ◽  
Hyeon-Ki Kim ◽  
Hanako Chijiki ◽  
Takuya Nanba ◽  
Takae Shinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
School Children ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dry Eyes ◽  
Timing Effects

Abstract Background As internet use becomes more widespread, the screen time (ST) of elementary school students increases yearly. It is known that longer durations of ST can affect obesity, physical activity, dry eye disease, and learning ability. However, the effects of ST just before bedtime have not been clarified. Therefore, we examined ST duration and timing effects on elementary school children. Methods We conducted a survey of 7419 elementary school students in Tokyo, Japan using a questionnaire on food education. ST duration and timing (just before bedtime) served as the explanatory variables, and the relationship between obesity, physical activity, dry eyes, and learning ability was analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Gender, school year, height, and weight were considered confounding factors. First, we examined whether ST duration and timing were related to each objective variable, using a univariate model to examine all variables. Thereafter, we performed multivariate logistic regression analyses for all variables showing a significant difference in the univariate models. Results A significant association was observed between ST duration and obesity, physical activity, and academic performance, indicating that a longer ST duration may lead to obesity, decreased physical activity, and decreased academic performance. ST timing was associated with obesity, dry eyes, and academic performance, and ST immediately before bedtime contributed to obesity, dry eyes, and reduced academic performance. Furthermore, the results of investigating the combined effect of ST duration and timing (immediately before bedtime) on these factors revealed that ST timing has a greater effect on dry eyes, and ST duration has a greater effect on academic performance. Conclusion Our findings indicate that ST in school children is related to obesity, physical activity, dry eyes, and learning ability, and they suggest that not only the duration but also the timing of ST is important.

scholarly journals Efect Physical Activity and Nutrition During The Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-54
Author(s):  
I Gede Dharma Utamayasa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Nutritional Intake ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Students

The main key in fighting the corona virus is to always maintain endurance and be balanced with maximum nutritional intake. With regular nutritional intake and exercise, immunity will be maintained so that children who are able to ward off disease, if already healing will be faster. Nutritional problems that occurred during the pandemic resulted from changes in adolescent habits, especially in physical activity. This study aims to prove the relationship between physical activity and nutritional status in elementary school children N 1 Kaliuntu. This type of research is a survey. The target population is primary school children aged 7-9 years which means 30 students. The first data during the pandemic was 33% and the proportion of the nutritional status of very thin, thin, obese and obese elementary school students was 29.9%. The second data shows that there is a relationship between physical activity during the Covid-19 pandemic and the nutritional status of elementary school children at primary school N 1 Kaliuntu.

Equivalence of Two Inventories for Assessing Attitudes toward Physical Activity

1977 ◽  
Vol 40 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1031-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Schutz ◽  
Frank L. Smoll
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Multidimensional Model ◽  
School Students

Two forms of an inventory for assessing attitudes toward physical activity were administered to 220 undergraduate students. Kenyon's inventory was developed for use with adults and high school students, while the Simon and Smoll adaptation of this inventory was designed for elementary school children. A multivariate analysis of variance yielded nonsignificant differences on four of the six attitude dimensions of the multidimensional model for physical activity. Further analyses indicated that the two inventories are essentially equivalent, but with some caution being required in the interpretation of any differences between inventories with respect to attitude as an ascetic experience.

scholarly journals Correlation between Nutrition Status and Fitness among Ele-mentary School Students in Bali Province

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Cok Istri Dewiyani Cakrawati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
School Students ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional

Lack of physical activity and excess energy consumption have an impact on increasing the prevalence of obesi-ty in elementary school children. Furthermore, this condition is often associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. This condition certainly has an impact on increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases. It is necessary to know the nutritional status and physical fitness level in elementary school children so that early intervention can be done to prevent obesity among children. This study uses a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were elementary school students aged 10-12 years in Bali Province. A total of 704 students were selected by purposive sampling. Data collected included the characteristics of respondents through interview methods, anthropometry measurements (BMI/Age), and fitness measurements. Fitness Tests are carried out using the single test method (a walk/run test as far as 1200 meters). Eligibility criteria are students aged 10-12 years, not in illness/disability, and willing to take a fitness test. Data were analyzed descriptively and analyti-cally using the chi-square method. This study found that nutritional status for very thin, thin, normal, over-weight, and obese were 3.6%, 19.5%, 46.1%, 29.6%, and 1.2%, respectively. Meanwhile fitness for less fit, quite fit and fit respectively were 64.1%, 22.7%, and 13.15%, respectively. There is a significant relationship obtained between age, sex, and nutritional status with fitness (p <0.05). It is recommended to improve the nu-tritional status of overweight and obese students as well as increase physical activity among students to im-prove their fitness.

scholarly journals Screen Time Duration and Timing: Effects on Obesity, Physical Activity, Dry Eyes, and Learning Ability in Elementary School Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yui Mineshita ◽  
Hyeon-Ki Kim ◽  
Hanako Chijiki ◽  
Takuya Nanba ◽  
Takae Shinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dry Eyes ◽  
Timing Effects ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: As internet use becomes more widespread, the screen time (ST) of elementary school students increases yearly. It is known that longer durations of ST can affect obesity, physical activity, dry eye disease, and learning ability. However, the effects of ST just before bedtime have not been clarified. Therefore, we examined ST duration and timing effects on elementary school children. Methods: We conducted a survey of 7,419 elementary school students in Tokyo, Japan using a questionnaire on food education. ST duration and timing (just before bedtime) served as the explanatory variables, and the relationship between obesity, physical activity, dry eyes, and learning ability was analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Gender, school year, height, and weight were considered confounding factors. First, we examined whether ST duration and timing were related to each objective variable, using a univariate model to examine all variables. Thereafter, we performed multivariate logistic regression analyses for all variables showing a significant difference in the univariate models.Results: The results showed that the relationship between the ST duration and obesity, physical activity, and learning ability was statistically significant. The relationship between ST timing and obesity, dry eyes, and learning ability was also statistically significant. Therefore, ST timing has a greater effect on dry eyes, and ST duration has a greater effect on academic performance. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that ST in school children is related to obesity, physical activity, dry eyes, and learning ability, and they suggest that not only the duration but also the timing of ST is important.

Fostering Communication in Elementary School Children on the Autism Spectrum Who Are Minimally Verbal

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 103-113
Author(s):  
Jessica Steinbrenner
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Minimally Verbal ◽  
School Students ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Children With Asd

AbstractAround 30% of elementary school students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are considered minimally verbal, yet there is limited research addressing the needs of this group of students. Several recent studies have demonstrated successful improvement of the communication skills of elementary school students with limited verbal skills. Additionally, there are focused intervention practices that are evidence based and may be useful in targeting communication skills for children with ASD who are minimally verbal. This article will review existing information about interventions to target communication skills in elementary school children with ASD who are minimally verbal, identify potential target skills, and provide case examples of how to embed communication interventions in elementary school classroom settings from a pilot intervention study.

scholarly journals Developmental relations between motivation types and physical activity in elementary school children (1)

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Growth Models ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Multiple Group

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to observe the developmental trajectories of motivation types among young children from 8 to 12 years using a more comprehensive scale of physical education motivation. We also tested the relations between these trajectories and objective physical activity during this period. Design: Students in grades 5–7 (n=1202; 51.2% boys) were recruited from 17 elementary schools. Three cohorts completed the motivation questionnaire four times and objective physical activity was measured up to four times over a two years school period. Method: Measurement invariance of the scale was tested across cohorts and occasions. Multiple group multiple cohort growth models were estimated to determine motivation types trajectories. Regression models were then built to predict children’s slope of MVPA during this period. Results: We provided strong measurement invariance to a new and more comprehensive scale of PE motivation. Latent growth curve modeling indicated trajectories that decrease on average for all forms of motivations at this early age. Results also revealed some relations between motivation’s scores and objective physical activity trajectories, especially with autonomous motivation. Conclusions: Our study revealed the earliest decline of motivation towards physical education to have ever been highlighted in elementary school children. Relations between trajectory of intrinsic stimulation and PA behavior permitted us to highlight the possible role of autonomous motivation in minimizing the decline of children’s PA behavior during PE lesson.

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