scholarly journals Physical Activity Level among Hong Kong Secondary School Students during Physical Education Lessons and Extra-curricular Activities: A Descriptive Study

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Lobo LOUIE ◽  
Hou Wai YUEN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Extra Curricular Activities

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The purpose of this study was to collect preliminary physical activity data of Hong Kong secondary school students during their physical education lessons, extra-curricular activity, and the whole regular school days. Physical activity was measured in terms of the step count device - pedometer. Preliminary findings suggested that gender difference existed and diversified trends were observed. Further investigations were necessary to understand the underlying factors in order to promote physical activity in school settings.本文旨在收集本港中學生於體育課及課外活動時的身體活動量，作為初步的數據，以便日後進行全面性的研究。我們利用步數記錄儀量度身體的活動量，發現男生的活動量大大超越女生，而且觀察到不尋常的趨勢，值得我們關注。

scholarly journals Use of Pedometry to Assess the Physical Activity of Hong Kong Secondary School Students during School Lunch Period

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Lobo LOUIE ◽  
Pui Shan CHAN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Free Group ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Lunch Time

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The intent of the researchers was to determine the physical activity level of the secondary school students during their lunch period in regular school days in Hong Kong. The physical activity for the following two distinct groups were studied: Mandatory Group - students who are not permitted to have lunch meal outside the school, and Free Group - students who are free to go away the school for a meal. Subjects' age ranged from 13 to 18 with a mean of 14.6. Pedometers were utilized to assess the physical activity in terms of the step counts recorded. The step counts for the free group were significantly (p < .05) larger than that of the mandatory group, indicating that more physical activity was achieved when the students were free to move outside the school during lunch time. In addition, boys were more active than girls in both groups. Recommendations for the promotion of students' habitual physical activity during lunch period were made.本文作者旨在探討本港中學生於午膳間的身體活動量，利用輕便的步數記錄儀來比較兩組群之身體活動量分別：留在校內組及離開校園組。學童年齡由13至18歲不等，平均為14.6歲。結果顯示：留在校內組的身體活動量較離開校園組顯著少（P < .05)，引證出學童留在校內午膳時，缺乏足夠的身體活動。而且女生的活動量也較男生顯著減少，校內學生活動量下降的問題，值得體育工作者的關注。

scholarly journals Psychosocial and Physical Benefits of Exercise Among Rural Secondary School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Alliance Kubayi Ntwanano ◽  
Eric Pule
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Sport ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Physically Attractive ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits of physical exercise among secondary school students. Participants in the study were 251 students (120 boys and 131 girls) attending three public secondary schools in the Hlanganani rural area of South Africa. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Results of this study indicated that students exercised to be with their friends, to be physically attractive and compete with others. The findings of this study have practical implications for promoting participation in physical activity among students in rural schools. In an effort to promote physical activity participation, schools should be provided with quality sports infrastructure and funding so that they can implement school sport programmes. Finally, the teaching of physical education should be emphasised in schools as it is the cornerstone for children’s involvement in physical activity.

scholarly journals Playing traditional games vs. free-play during physical education lesson to improve physical activity: a comparison study

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-187
Author(s):  
'Arif B. Azlan ◽  
Nadzirah Ismail ◽  
Nor Farah Mohamad Fauzi ◽  
Ruzita Abd. Talib
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Free Play ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Count ◽  
The Mean

Background and Study Aim. Non-sport activities like traditional games can be a practical way to promote physical activity (PA) during physical education (PE) lessons, especially among those who are less inclined towards sports. The purpose of this study is to compare the PA variables and acceptance between playing traditional games and free-play during physical education lessons among secondary school students. Material and Methods. Fifty-six (n = 56) subjects participated in this study wore accelerometers for a total of 40 minutes during each PE lesson to record PA. In the first week, a 40-min free-play PE lesson was done while in the second week, a 40-min PE lesson incorporated with traditional games (TG-PE lesson) was done. After following both lessons, subjects filled up a questionnaire on acceptance of TG-PE and free-play PE lessons. Results. The mean total activity count (p < 0.05) and time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (p < 0.05) were 20% and 19% greater respectively during TG-PE lesson compared to free-play PE lesson. The mean acceptance scores showed students preferred playing TG (19.29 ± 4.21; p < 0.00) over free-play PE lesson (17.59 ± 3.13). Conclusions. In conclusion, incorporating fun and meaningful activities such as TG during PE lessons can serve as an alternative strategy to promote PA during school hours. Further studies are warranted to determine other types of TG that may promote PA among secondary school students.

scholarly journals Physical Activity-Related Injuries and Risk Factors among Secondary School Students in Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weicong Cai ◽  
Yan Sun ◽  
Ke Peng ◽  
Heather Kwok ◽  
Lin Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
School Students ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Potential Factors

Increase in physical activity (PA) might elevate risks for physical activity-related injuries (PARIs). This study aimed to investigate the incidence rate and risk factors for PARIs among secondary school students in Hong Kong. All eligible students from three secondary schools were invited to participate in the study from November to December 2014. Information on PARI occurrences in the past 12 months, PA participation, and sociodemographics was collected. Multivariate and hierarchical logistic regression models were performed to estimate the risk of potential factors for PARIs. In total, 1916 students in forms 1–6 (aged 14.3 ± 1.7 years) completed valid questionnaires, with an overall yearly PARI incidence rate of 32.1% (boys: 34.3%; girls: 29.3%). There were sex differences in the risk factors identified, except that family size was associated with PARIs for all participants. Longer duration and higher intensity of PA increased the risk for PARI occurrences in both sexes. In conclusion, PARIs were prevalent among secondary school students in Hong Kong, and different sexes had different PARI incidence rates and were influenced by different risk factors. There is an urgent call for effective sex-specific interventions to prevent PARIs in this population.

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