scholarly journals Effect of a 12-Week Summer Break on School Day Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness in Low-Income Children from CSPAP Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Fu ◽  
Timothy A. Brusseau ◽  
James C. Hannon ◽  
Ryan D. Burns
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Low Income Children ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
School Day ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Related Fitness

Background. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a 12-week summer break on school day physical activity and health-related fitness (HRF) in children from schools receiving a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). Methods. Participants were school-aged children (N=1,232; 624 girls and 608 boys; mean age=9.5±1.8 years) recruited from three low-income schools receiving a CSPAP. Physical activity and HRF levels were collected during the end of spring semester 2015 and again during the beginning of fall semester 2015. Physical activity was assessed using the Yamax DigiWalker CW600 pedometer. HRF measures consisted of body mass index (BMI) and the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER). Results. Results from a doubly MANCOVA analysis indicated that pedometer step counts decreased from 4,929 steps in the spring to 4,445 steps in the fall (mean difference = 484 steps; P<0.001; Cohen’s d = 0.30) and PACER laps decreased from 31.2 laps in the spring to 25.8 laps in the fall (mean difference = 5.4 laps; P<0.001; Cohen’s d = 0.33). Conclusions. Children from schools receiving a CSPAP intervention had lower levels of school day physical activity and cardiorespiratory endurance following a 12-week summer break.

The Effect of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program on Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness in Children From Low-Income Families

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 888-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. Brusseau ◽  
James Hannon ◽  
Ryan Burns
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Comprehensive School ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Low Income Families

Background:The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) on physical activity and health-related fitness (HRF) in children from low-income families.Methods:Participants included 1390 children recruited from kindergarten through sixth grade (mean age = 8.4 ± 1.8 years). Physical activity measures were collected at baseline and at 6 weeks and 12 weeks after program implementation, and HRF measures were collected at baseline and at 12 weeks after program implementation.Results:There were significant but weak-to-moderate increases in step counts (mean difference = 603.1 steps, P < .001, d = 0.39) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (mean difference = 4.9 minutes, P < .001, d = 0.39) at 12 weeks compared with baseline. There were also significant but moderate increases in Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run laps (mean difference = 6.5 laps, P < .001, d = 0.47) at 12 weeks compared with baseline. Generalized mixed models respectively yielded 3.02 and 2.34 greater odds that a child would achieve step count and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity standards and 2.26 greater odds that a child would achieve aerobic fitness standards at 12 weeks compared with baseline (P < .001).Conclusions:The 12-week CSPAP improved physical activity and HRF in children from low-income families; however, the magnitude of the effects was weak to moderate.

scholarly journals Predictors and grade level trends of school day physical activity achievement in low-income children from the U.S.

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 868-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan D. Burns ◽  
Timothy A. Brusseau ◽  
Yi Fang ◽  
Rachel S. Myrer ◽  
You Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Low Income Children ◽  
School Day ◽  
The U.S

scholarly journals Relationship between Health-related Fitness and Web-based Physical Activity Records in College Students

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Kuei Yu CHIEN ◽  
Shu Chen CHEN ◽  
Wen Jong LIN ◽  
Hui Tan LO ◽  
Hung Jen CHEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
The Body ◽  
Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Related Fitness

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between health-related fitness (HRF) and the physical activity (PA) level from web-based records in college students. The college students (N=221, 18.8±0.6 yr) were recruited. Sedentary time, exercise mode, duration and rating of perceived exertion scale for 7 days were recorded. The body mass index, sit-ups completed in 30 s and 60 s, standing long jump, sit and reach, and 800- or 1600-m run/walk were measured. Spearman correlation and independent t-test were used for statistics. A level of a=0.05 was set for significant on all tests. The results showed that both PA and moderate intensity physical activity were significantly related to HRF, where as cardiovascular endurance was not related. We suggested PA probably affect life movement but not cardiovascular endurance. This study also indicated the correlation patterns were different in gender. The best strategies to promote HRF in college students are to reduce the sedentary time for male and to increase PA intensity for female. 本研究主要探討網路版之身體活動量與大學生健康體適能關聯，本研究招募221位(18.8±0.6歲)大學生記錄7天靜態生活與運動種類、時間以及運動時自覺努力的程度，此外進行健康體適能之身體質量指數、一分鐘仰臥起坐、立定跳遠、坐姿體前彎以及男生1600公尺或是女生之800公尺跑走測驗。以Spearman積差相關進行各變數之關聯度檢定，並以獨立樣本t檢定考驗男生與女生間各變數之差異性，顯著水準定在0.05。結果顯示無論每週平均身體活動時間或是中等強度身體活動時間與非心肺適能之健康適能具顯著的關聯，此結果暗示了身體活動量與日常生活之活動力有關，與心肺適能無關，本研究亦發現身體活動量與健康適能關聯型態因性別不同而有所不同，本校最佳之男性體適能增進策略為減少坐式時間，最佳之女性體適能增進策略為增強運動強度。

Effect of an Active Video Gaming Classroom Curriculum on Health-Related Fitness, School Day Step Counts, and Motivation in Sixth Graders

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 644-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Fu ◽  
Ryan D. Burns
Keyword(s):  
Comparison Group ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Active Video Gaming ◽  
Active Video ◽  
School Day ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Endurance ◽  
Health Related Fitness

Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of an active video gaming (AVG) classroom curriculum on health-related fitness, school day steps, and motivation in sixth graders. Methods: A convenience sample of 65 sixth graders were recruited from 2 classrooms from a school located in the Western United States. One classroom served as the comparison group (n = 32) that participated in active free play, and one classroom served as the intervention group (n = 33) that participated in an AVG curriculum for 30 minutes per day, 3 days per week, for 18 weeks. Cardiorespiratory endurance was assessed using Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run laps. School day steps were recorded, and motivational variables were collected using questionnaires. Measures were collected at baseline and an 18-week posttest time point. Results: There was a significant group × time interaction for Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run laps (b = 20.7 laps; 95% confidence interval, 14.6 to 26.8; P < .001). No statistically significant interactions were found for step counts or any of the motivational variables. Conclusions: An 18-week AVG classroom curriculum improved cardiorespiratory endurance relative to the comparison group in sixth graders. This study supports the use of low-cost AVG curricula to improve the health-related fitness of youth.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Opportunities of Low‐Income Elementary School‐Aged Children During the Segmented School Day

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (10) ◽  
pp. 787-793
Author(s):  
Emily C. Tyler ◽  
Keith Brazendale ◽  
Ethan Hunt ◽  
Aaron Rafferty ◽  
Michael W. Beets ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Low Income ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
School Day

scholarly journals Associations between Health-Related Fitness and Cardio-Metabolic Blood Profiles in Low-Income Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 05 (09) ◽  
pp. 370-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan D. Burns ◽  
Timothy A. Brusseau ◽  
You Fu ◽  
James C. Hannon
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Children ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Blood Profiles ◽  
Health Related Fitness

The Physical Activity Environment among Rural, Low-Income Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 461-469
Author(s):  
Megan S. Patterson ◽  
Ann O. Amuta ◽  
E.J. Lisako McKyer ◽  
Sharon L. McWhinney ◽  
Corliss W. Outley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Low Income Children

Principal Components of Fitness: Relationship to Physical Activity and Lifestyle

1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy J. Shephard ◽  
Claude Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Cardiovascular Fitness ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Caffeine Consumption ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
F Factor ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Related Fitness

Interrelationships between metabolic and cardiorespiratory health were examined in 350 healthy adults. Four principal components accounted for 66.7% of the variance in 172 males (M) and for 62.4% in 178 females (F). Factor 1, "obesity," related to body mass index, abdominal circumference, total skinfold thickness, and (M only) abdominal/hip circumference ratio. Factor 2, "cardiovascular fitness," had loadings from resting heart rate and PWC150/kg. Factors 3 and 4 were related to total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol, respectively (plus blood pressures, particularly in F). Factor 1 was linked to caffeine consumption and to exercise frequency (F) or perceived intensity (M). Factor 2 was linked to perceptions of activity relative to others (M and F) and to the intensity of activity (M only). Factors 3 and 4 were associated with perceived fitness and physical activity relative to others. Because perceptions of physical activity and fitness lack consistency, it is suggested that health be judged more directly from simple measures of health related fitness that require little subject cooperation. Key words: caffeine consumption, cardiorespiratory fitness, gender differences, health related fitness, metabolic fitness, perceived activity

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