scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (70) ◽  
pp. 108-117
Author(s):  
S.V. Hozak ◽  
◽  
O.T. Yelizarova ◽  
T.V. Stankevich ◽  
A.M. Parats ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Analytical Review ◽  
The Media ◽  
Primary School Age

The aim of research was to fulfill an analytical review of original scientific publications including foreign experience that determine the factors of influence on physical activity level of children of primary school age. Methods. Structural and logical analysis method, semantic bibliography method. Results. It was found that only an integrated approach can significantly affect the increase on the level of children`s physical activity. Both modifying public policy and the environment for children with intervention through the involvement of the media space, parents and collaboration of specialists from different related areas can really contribute to the active lifestyle of primary school children.

scholarly journals VIDEO FAIRY TALES AS A MEDIA FOR DISASTER MITIGATION IN PRIMAR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Wildan Seni
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Fairy Tales ◽  
Fairy Tale ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Primary School Age

Every time a disaster occurs, one of the groups that becomes victims is children, both as victims of death and victims of injuries. Children who have survived a disaster are the group that suffers the most, they suffer the trauma of the disaster and a deep sense of loss. Therefore, disaster mitigation for children, especially primary school age children, is very important so that they are prepared to face the threat of disasters. The vast territory of Indonesia with a variety of disaster threats faced demands creative ideas so that disaster mitigation messages reach Indonesian children, one of which is the use of fairy tale videos. This study aims to find out the extent to which fairy tales can be used as a disaster mitigation media in developing the readiness of primary school children to face the threat of disaster. This research applies library research methods or literature review to the results of studies and relevant scientific publications. From this study, it shows that video media can significantly influence children's knowledge and attitudes. Disaster mitigation messages that are packaged in the form of fairy tale videos are able to attract the interest of children who are ultimately expected to build their preparedness in facing the threat of disaster.

scholarly journals School Playground Facilities as a Determinant of Children’s Daily Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study of Danish Primary School Children

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen Nielsen ◽  
Anna Bugge ◽  
Bianca Hermansen ◽  
Jesper Svensson ◽  
Lars Bo Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
School Time

Background:This study investigates the influence of school playground facilities on children’s daily physical activity.Methods:Participants were 594 school children measured at preschool (age 6 to 7 years) and 3 years later in third grade (518 children age 9 to 10 years) from 18 schools in 2 suburban municipalities in Denmark. Physical activity data were obtained using accelerometers. These were related to the number of permanent play facilities in school grounds and the school playground area (m2).Results:The number of play facilities in the school grounds was positively associated with all measures of children’s activity. In preschool every 10 additional play facilities the children had access to was associated with an increase in the average accelerometer counts of 14% (r = .273, P < .001) in school time and 6.9% (r = .195, P < .001) overall. For the children in third grade, access to 10 additional play facilities was associated with an increase in school time activity level of 26% (r = .364, P < .001) and an increase in overall activity level of 9.4% (r = .211, P < .001). School playground area did not affect activity levels independently of the number of permanent play facilities.Conclusion:Increasing the number of play facilities in primary school playgrounds may increase the level of children’s daily physical activity.

scholarly journals Program Obesity Zero (POZ) – a community-based intervention to address overweight primary-school children from five Portuguese municipalities

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1043-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Isabel Rito ◽  
Maria Ana Carvalho ◽  
Carlos Ramos ◽  
João Breda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

AbstractObjectiveResults of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative indicated that on average one out of four primary-school children is overweight or obese. Portugal presented one of the highest prevalences of obesity. Childhood obesity prevention and treatment should be a top priority. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Program Obesity Zero (POZ), a multi-component, community-, family- and school-based childhood obesity intervention.DesignParents and children attended four individual nutrition and physical activity counselling sessions, a one-day healthy cooking workshop and two school extracurricular sessions of nutrition education. Waist circumference, BMI, physical activity level, sedentary behaviours, and nutrition and physical activity knowledge, attitudes and behaviour were assessed at baseline and after 6 months. Diet was assessed using two 24 h recalls, at baseline and at 6 months.SettingFive Portuguese municipalities and local communities.SubjectsTwo hundred and sixty-six overweight children (BMI ≥ 85th percentile) aged 6–10 years, from low-income families in five Portuguese municipalities, were assigned to the intervention.ResultsChildren showed reductions in waist circumference (−2·0 cm; P < 0·0001), mean BMI (−0·7 kg/m2; P < 0·0001) and BMI-for-age percentile (−1·7; P < 0·0001) at 6 months. Overall, children's intake of fruit and vegetables was <400 g/d throughout the intervention. After 6 months, higher fibre consumption and an apparent decrease in sugary soft drinks intake to a quarter of that observed at baseline (mean intake: 198 ml/d at baseline), with improvements in physical activity levels and screen time <2 h/d, were also observed.ConclusionsThe findings suggested that POZ is a promising intervention programme, at municipality level, to tackle childhood overweight and obesity.

scholarly journals Hygienic Characteristics of a Physically Active Lifestyle of Primary School Children of Different Gender

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
OV Morgachev ◽  
Khramtsov
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Gender Specific

Background: The lifestyle of primary school children has a direct impact on the level of physical activity that plays a crucial role in their health improvement. Our objective was to assess gender-specific characteristics of a physically active lifestyle of primary school children. Materials and methods: A questionnaire-based survey of 124 boys and 141 girls aged 8–10 years was conducted to collect information about the main lifestyle factors contributing to the increase in physical activity. Results: Only 12.1±2.7 % of girls and 24.2±3.8 % of boys reported sufficient duration of outdoor activities (p < 0.05). 71.8±4.0 % of boys and 74.5±3.7 % of girls attend sports clubs and take dance classes. The proportion of those doing martial arts and playing sports games was higher in boys than in girls: 35.5±4.3 % against 3.5±1.6 % (p < 0.001) and 20.2±3.6 % against 10.6±2.6 % (p < 0.05), respectively. On the opposite, more girls did complex coordinated sports and took dance classes compared to boys: 41.8±4.2 % against 8.1±2.4 % (p < 0.001). We established that 79.8±3.6 % of boys and 75.9±3.6 % of girls (p>0.05) engaged in physical activity independently and/or with parents. We also found that 16.9±3.4% of boys and 29.8±3.9% of girls did not take part in active play during school breaks and at leisure (p<0.05). Physical education lessons were enjoyed by 84.7±3.2% of boys and 87.2±2.8% of girls (p>0.05). Conclusions: The lifestyle of modern primary school boys and girls has specific features that must be taken into account when implementing a sex-differentiated approach during physical education classes. It is expedient to engage boys in sports games and exercises that help develop coordination and flexibility and girls – in outdoor and sports games.

scholarly journals The Use of Cluster Analysis for Non-Continuous Variables in the Assessment of Dietary Behaviours and Physical Activities in Primary School Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-136
Author(s):  
Magdalena Zalewska ◽  
Agnieszka Genowska ◽  
Jacek Jamiołkowski ◽  
Rafał Nowak ◽  
Andrzej Szpak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Abstract Physical activity, along with proper nutrition, is a very important element in child development. Lack of everyday, regular physical activity among young people is a public health problem. The aim of the study was to use cluster analysis to assess the relationship between nutrition and physical activity levels of primary school children. The study included 682 students from randomly selected elementary schools and was performed using a proprietary questionnaire during the 2013/2014 school year. The questionnaire contained questions about eating habits and physical activity, as well as the socio-economic conditions of families. Clusters of students of similar dietary habits were identified using cluster analysis and subsequently compared in terms of physical activity level. We identified four clusters, characterized by relative internal homogeneity and at the same time variability between one another in terms of number of meals throughout the day and time of their consumption. The most important characteristic of Cluster 1 was eating four meals a day including breakfast, which is the most important meal of the day. The diets of children in Cluster 2 abounded with raw vegetables and fruits. Students in Cluster 3 were characterized by a regular and varied diet. The least appropriate behaviour in the field of nutrition was observed among students belonging to Cluster 4. Cluster analysis in the studied population allowed relationships between dietary habits and physical activity to be described. By using the UIAF indicator (Moderate to Intense Physical Activity), a statistically significant association between the eating habits of the children and their physical activity levels was observed. A sufficient level of physical activity was observed in most students belonging to Cluster 3, and high levels of physical activity were observed in a small percentage of children belonging Cluster 4. An average level of physical activity was observed in a high percentage of children belonging to Cluster 4. Low levels of physical activity were most frequently observed in Clusters 4 and 1 and least frequently observed in Cluster 3. All of the identified active forms of free-time activity were most commonly acknowledged in Cluster 3. The study supports a beneficial relationship between students’ eating behaviours and physical activity.

scholarly journals MULTIMEDIA ENVIRONMENT AS A FACTOR OF INFLUENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 768-782
Author(s):  
Valentīna Romenkova
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Insufficient Amount ◽  
Multimedia Environment ◽  
The Media ◽  
Primary School Age ◽  
Factor Of Influence

New media and leisure activities, often referred to as the media environment, have been a powerful factor influencing the development of the modern child. More often this influence is associated with the negative consequences caused by the fascination with gadgets (weak social skills, dependence on devices, poor academic performance, etc.). The relevance of the topic of our research is due to the insufficient amount of data that would allow a) to determine the ways of development of the multimedia component of the process of upbringing and teaching children of preschool and primary school age, b) the lack of reasoned and research-based data on the influence of the multimedia environment on the child, c) to identify problems of use of new means of information and entertainment by the child; e) to find pedagogical means of preventing negative consequences that may arise in connection with the use of media by children. In the course of the study, the time of classes in the multimedia space, the structure of using various types of devices, the presence of parental control in this process and the presence of children with addiction were determined.

Energy Expenditure in Playground Games in Primary School Children Measured by Accelerometer and Heart Rate Monitors

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 467-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Cañete García-Prieto ◽  
Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino ◽  
Antonio García-Hermoso ◽  
Mairena Sánchez-López ◽  
Natalia Arias-Palencia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
School Children ◽  
Indirect Calorimetry ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Heart Rate Monitors

The aim of this study was to examine the energy expenditure (EE) measured using indirect calorimetry (IC) during playground games and to assess the validity of heart rate (HR) and accelerometry counts as indirect indicators of EE in children´s physical activity games. 32 primary school children (9.9 ± 0.6 years old, 19.8 ± 4.9 kg · m-2 BMI and 37.6 ± 7.2 ml · kg-1 · min-1 VO2max). Indirect calorimetry (IC), accelerometry and HR data were simultaneously collected for each child during a 90 min session of 30 playground games. Thirty-eight sessions were recorded in 32 different children. Each game was recorded at least in three occasions in other three children. The intersubject coefficient of variation within a game was 27% for IC, 37% for accelerometry and 13% for HR. The overall mean EE in the games was 4.2 ± 1.4 kcals · min-1 per game, totaling to 375 ± 122 kcals/per 90 min/session. The correlation coefficient between indirect calorimetry and accelerometer counts was 0.48 (p = .026) for endurance games and 0.21 (p = .574) for strength games. The correlation coefficient between indirect calorimetry and HR was 0.71 (p = .032) for endurance games and 0.48 (p = .026) for strength games. Our data indicate that both accelerometer and HR monitors are useful devices for estimating EE during endurance games, but only HR monitors estimates are accurate for endurance games.

scholarly journals Objectively assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels among primary school children in Norway: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP)

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (21_suppl) ◽  
pp. 38-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Hai Deng ◽  
Per Morten Fredriksen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Aims: The objective was to investigate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels (MVPA) of primary school children at baseline of the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP), Norway. Methods: Data on 2123 children aged 6–12 years were included for analysis (75% participation rate). Average minutes per day in MVPA was objectively measured using accelerometry based on seven-day averages. The sample was analysed for age-, sex-, socioeconomic-, and season-related patterns. A linear regression investigated the moderating effect of these factors as well as body mass index and waist circumference. Results: Some 86.5% of the sample had at least 60 min/day MVPA, averaging 90.7 min/day. The main differences in daily averages were between age groups 6½–9 and 10–12 ( p < .05). Boys (95.8 min/day, 95% CI: 94.1–97.5) were more active than girls (85.6 min/day, 95% CI: 83.9–87.2) in all age groups ( p < .0001). MVPA was lower by 3.5 min ( p < .0001) per additional year of age in the linear regression (R2 = 0.176) and was reduced by 20 min less per day in MVPA in the winter months compared with the summer months ( p < .0001). Conclusions: Physical activity levels are already in decline from 6–7 years old and are likely to continue to decline into adolescence. Interventions must therefore focus on primary school children.

Physical activity as a dimension of family life for lower primary school children

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doune Macdonald ◽  
Sylvia Rodger ◽  
Jenny Ziviani ◽  
David Jenkins ◽  
Jenny Batch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Primary School Children
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