Built Environment and Physical Activity Promotion: Place-Based Obesity Prevention Strategies

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (S2) ◽  
pp. 46-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Trowbridge ◽  
Thomas L. Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Recreational Exercise ◽  
And Control

Physical inactivity is one of the leading “actual” causes of preventable premature mortality due in large part to its role in obesity and associated morbidities. Currently, less than half (47%) of U.S. adults meet recommendations for aerobic physical activity. For children the numbers are also low, 29% of high school students reported meeting the goal of 60 minutes of daily physical activity over the last week. There has also been a decline in the proportion of children walking or biking to school from 48% in 1969 to 13% in 2009. As a result, promoting physical activity both as recreational exercise and as a part of day-to-day utilitarian travel by foot or bicycle has emerged as a central goal of national and international efforts, often as part of obesity prevention and control efforts.

scholarly journals Programa para la promoción de actividad física saludable en escolares murcianos (Healthy physical activity promotion Program for students from Murcia)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Eliseo García-Cantó ◽  
Juan José Pérez Soto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
School Students ◽  
Motor Abilities ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Competitive Activity ◽  
El Alto ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion Program ◽  
Sports Activities

En el presente estudio, se muestra una experiencia de fomento de la práctica de actividad física saludable en escolares de Educación Primaria de Molina de Segura. El programa, basado en una metodología multidisciplinar y no reductora, lleva al alumnado al aprendizaje de las habilidades motrices básicas antes de alcanzar los 10-12 años, periodo destinado al comienzo de las habilidades motrices específicas. De esta manera, se pretende poner en práctica un modelo que aumente los niveles de práctica de los escolares y con ello reducir el alto porcentaje de jóvenes que abandonan las actividades físico-deportivas al pasar a la Educación Secundaria. Se presenta una actividad integradora, impartida por profesionales altamente cualificados y que aglutina a todos aquellos sujetos apartados de la competición que optan por realizar un ejercicio físico lúdico, educativo y competencial.Palabras clave: Multilateralidad específica, escolares, motivación, salud, Molina de Segura.Abstract: The current study shows an experience about promoting healthy physical activity practice among Elementary School students from Molina de Segura. The program is based on multidisciplinary non reducing methodology, which leads the pupils to learn the basic motor abilities prior to be 10-12 years, and move on to the specific motor abilities. In that way, it is targeted a model to increase the students’ practice levels and reduce the high percent of adolescents who leave sports activities when pass to Secondary Education, through a no competitive activity gathering those subjects alienated by the competition who prefer to do physical exercise in a funny, educative and competencial way.  Keywords: specifies multilateralism, students, motivation, health, Molina de Segura.

Examining the Feasibility of Smartphone Game Applications for Physical Activity Promotion in Middle School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 409-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kacie C.A. Blackman ◽  
Jamie Zoellner ◽  
Adil Kadir ◽  
Brandon Dockery ◽  
Sallie Beth Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
School Students ◽  
Activity Promotion

¡Activate Ya! Co-learning about school-based tobacco prevention and physical activity promotion in secondary school students in Uruguay

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-73
Author(s):  
Andrew E. Springer ◽  
Melissa B. Harrell ◽  
Lucía Martínez Gomensoro ◽  
María Traversa Fresco ◽  
Shannon Rogers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Tobacco Prevention ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Based ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: ¡Activate Ya! was a group-randomized controlled intervention trial aimed at developing and evaluating the impact of a school-based intervention on preventing cigarette smoking and promoting physical activity (PA) in secondary school students in Uruguay. Secondary aims were to evaluate the program’s impact on students’ smoking- and PA-related psychosocial risk and protective factors. Methods: Sixteen schools and n = 654 students participated in the study. The one-year intervention included a classroom-based curriculum, an afterschool program, activity breaks, and final showcase event. A self-administered questionnaire measured outcomes at three time points. Fixed effects regression models tested for differences in outcomes by study condition. Results: While positive intervention effects were found for selected psychosocial-related smoking outcomes, no impact on past-year smoking or smoking susceptibility was detected. Past 7-day PA, measured by the PAQ-C, was significantly higher among intervention school students overall ( p = .048) and for girls ( p = .03) at posttest, and intervention girls reported significantly higher athletic identity PA competence, friend and teacher PA support at posttest, and PA enjoyment at follow-up ( p < .05). Conclusion: The positive short-term effects of ¡Activate Ya! on PA and related outcomes for girls support the utility of school-based health promotion in Uruguay. Additional research is needed to determine the most effective strategies to prevent tobacco use among students and promote PA among boys in this setting.

Methods and Participant Characteristics of a Randomized Intervention to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Among Brazilian High School Students: The Saude na Boa Project

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus V. Nahas ◽  
Mauro V. G. de Barros ◽  
Maria Alice A. de Assis ◽  
Pedro C. Hallal ◽  
Alex A. Florindo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Year ◽  
School Based ◽  
Randomized Intervention ◽  
And Control

Background:A cross-cultural, randomized study was proposed to observe the effects of a school-based intervention designed to promote physical activity and healthy eating among high school students in 2 cities from different regions in Brazil: Recife and Florianopolis. The objective of this article is to describe the methodology and subjects enrolled in the project.Methods:Ten schools from each region were matched and randomized into intervention and control conditions. A questionnaire and anthropometry were used to collect data in the first and last month of the 2006 school year. The sample (n = 2155 at baseline; 55.7% females; 49.1% in the experimental group) included students 15 to 24 years, attending nighttime classes. The intervention focused on simple environmental/organizational changes, diet and physical activity education, and personnel training.Results:The central aspects of the intervention have been implemented in all 10 intervention schools. Problems during the intervention included teachers’ strikes in both sites and lack of involvement of the canteen owners in schools.Conclusions:The Saude na Boa study provides evidence that public high schools in Brazil represent an important environment for health promotion. Its design and simple measurements increase the chances of it being sustained and disseminated to similar schools in Brazil.

scholarly journals Physical activity promotion in primary care: a Utopian quest?

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 877-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Lion ◽  
Anne Vuillemin ◽  
Jane S Thornton ◽  
Daniel Theisen ◽  
Saverio Stranges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Primary Care Professionals ◽  
Exercise Referral

Abstract The health benefits of physical activity (PA) are acknowledged and promoted by the scientific community, especially within primary care. However, there is little evidence that such promotion is provided in any consistent or comprehensive format. Brief interventions (i.e. discussion, negotiation or encouragement) and exercise referral schemes (i.e. patients being formally referred to a PA professional) are the two dominant approaches within primary care. These cost-effective interventions can generate positive changes in health outcomes and PA levels in inactive patients who are at increased risk for non-communicable diseases. Their success relies on the acceptability and efficiency of primary care professionals to deliver PA counselling. To this end, appropriate training and financial support are crucial. Similarly, human resourcing and synergy between the different stakeholders must be addressed. To obtain maximum adherence, specific populations should be targeted and interventions adapted to their needs. Key enablers include motivational interviewing, social support and multi-disciplinary approaches. Leadership and lines of accountability must be clearly delineated to ensure the success of the initiatives promoting PA in primary care. The synergic and multisectoral action of several stakeholders, especially healthcare professionals, will help overcome physical inactivity in a sustainable way.

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