scholarly journals Gender Differences in Motor Coordination and Physical Activity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riza Adriyani ◽  
Dody Iskandar ◽  
Lia Siti Camelia
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Motor Coordination

scholarly journals Gross Motor Coordination: We Have a Problem! A Study With the Körperkoordinations Test für Kinder in Youth (6–13 Years)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Giuriato ◽  
Valentina Biino ◽  
Marianna Bellafiore ◽  
Giuseppe Battaglia ◽  
Antonio Palma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Downward Trend ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Significant Motor

The main goal of our cross-sectional research was to determine the current values of gross motor coordination (GMC) of Italian boys and girls between 6 and 13 years of age. Secondary goals were to study gender differences, and the four subtests trend with ages. Results were compared with the references proposed by KTK authors and with similar searches. Anthropometric measurements and KTK data from 2,206 schoolchildren (girls: n = 1,050; boys: n = 1,156) were collected. The KTK raw score (RS) increased with the age of the subjects (r = 0.678; p < 0.001). In 11–13-year-old subjects, the increase in results is less than in younger subjects. RS showed differences by gender (F = 5.899; p = 0.015) and age (F = 269.193; p < 0.001) without interaction gender × age. Motor quotient (MQ) tended to decrease with age (r = −0.148; p < 0.001); it showed differences by gender (F = 79.228; p < 0.001), age (F = 14.217; p < 0.001), and an interaction gender × age (F = 2.249; p < 0.05). Boys showed better performance than did girls in the raw scores of three of four subtests (JS: F = 24.529; MS: F = 9.052; HH: F = 11.105). Girls show better performances than did boys in the WB (F = 14.52). Differences between genders make us believe it appropriate to maintain a differentiated standardization. RS increased with age, and it seems reasonable, therefore, to maintain a GMC age-based normalization. On the contrary, MQ tended to decrease. All this makes us speculate that today's young people accumulate less significant motor experiences over the years compared to those achieved by their peers in the 1970s. Italian data were lower than German references and Belgian results but slightly higher than the Brazilian ones. The comparison among these four searches confirmed a worrying downward trend in GMC and its characterization by geographical and sociocultural areas. Updated parameters of the KTK can provide helpful references to improve policies to support physical activity, sport, and physical education in youth.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Uptake, Adherence and Experiences: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Study of a Physical Activity Referral Scheme in Scotland, UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1700
Author(s):  
Coral L. Hanson ◽  
Lis Neubeck ◽  
Richard G. Kyle ◽  
Norrie Brown ◽  
Robyn Gallagher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Staff Support ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Efficacy Measures ◽  
Gender Perspectives ◽  
Stratified Analysis

Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are implemented internationally to increase physical activity (PA), but evidence of effectiveness for population subgroups is equivocal. We examined gender differences for a Scottish PARS. This mixed-methods, concurrent longitudinal study had equal status quantitative and qualitative components. We conducted 348 telephone interviews across three time points (pre-scheme, 12 and 52 weeks). These included validated self-reported PA and exercise self-efficacy measures and open-ended questions about experiences. We recruited 136 participants, of whom 120 completed 12-week and 92 completed 52-week interviews. PARS uptake was 83.8% (114/136), and 12-week adherence for those who started was 43.0% (49/114). Living in less deprived areas was associated with better uptake (p = 0.021) and 12-week adherence (p = 0.020), and with male uptake (p = 0.024) in gender-stratified analysis. Female adherers significantly increased self-reported PA at 12 weeks (p = 0.005) but not 52 weeks. Males significantly increased exercise self-efficacy between baseline and 52 weeks (p = 0.009). Three qualitative themes and eight subthemes developed; gender perspectives, personal factors (health, social circumstances, transport and attendance benefits) and scheme factors (communication, social/staff support, individualisation and age appropriateness). Both genders valued the PARS. To increase uptake, adherence and PA, PARS should ensure timely, personalised communication, individualised, affordable PA and include mechanisms to re-engage those who disengage temporarily.

Abstract P183: Parents Play Significant Role in the Gender Differences Associated with Physical Activity in Elementary Students

Circulation ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea R Blankenship ◽  
Christa Ice ◽  
Vanessa Shannon ◽  
Lesley Cottrell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Parent Behavior ◽  
Child Gender ◽  
Childhood Physical Activity

BACKGROUND It has been proven that males engage in physical activity more than females starting at a young age. The goal of this study was to investigate gender differences based on parenting behaviors such as the frequency with which parents send their children out to play. METHODS Parents of children participating in a free cardiovascular risk-screening program (CARDIAC Project) completed a behavioral survey. Children (n =472; 43.3% female) who were enrolled in elementary school participated in the study. Parents provided information about children’s physical activity and their own ways in which they provided support of activity at home. Children’s participation in 12 activities was captured by total number of minutes per week. A combined mean activity score was calculated by summing the children’s total time across all of the activities. Parent behavior , specifically the frequency at which parents send their children outside to play was captured using a Likert scale where “1” represented never and “5” represented daily. Child gender and the amount of time allowed outside for play were then entered into a linear regression model to examine their role as potential predictors of child activity. RESULTS A significant gender difference (p<.001) was noted in children’s total activity time with boys (n = 237; 751 minutes/week) exhibiting higher mean activity each week than girls (n = 229; 521 minutes/week). Child gender and the amount of time allowed outside to play significantly predicted children’s activity levels overall. This model explained 28.9% of the variance in children’s activity levels (F = 20.25 (2); p<.001). Specifically, girls had less opportunity (3.75) than boys (4.05) to play outside. CONCLUSION A factor behind the lesser physical activity in female adolescents is significantly related to the decreased opportunity to play outside. Additional parenting practices will be shared if presented. In conclusion, parent behavior plays a significant role in the proven gender differences with childhood physical activity.

scholarly journals Physical activity and preventable premature deaths from non-communicable diseases in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. e253-e260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro Fórnias Machado de Rezende ◽  
Leandro Martin Totaro Garcia ◽  
Grégore Iven Mielke ◽  
Dong Hoon Lee ◽  
Edward Giovannucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendation ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Premature Deaths ◽  
Colon Cancers ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Background Studies on the impact of counterfactual scenarios of physical activity on premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are sparse in the literature. We estimated preventable premature deaths from NCDs (diabetes, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and breast and colon cancers) in Brazil by increasing population-wide physical activity (i) to theoretical minimum risk exposure levels; (ii) reaching the physical activity recommendation; (iii) reducing insufficient physical activity by 10%; and (iv) eliminating the gender differences in physical activity. Methods Preventable fractions were estimated using data from a nationally representative survey, relative risks from a meta-analysis and number of premature deaths (30–69 years) from the Brazilian Mortality Information System. Results Physical activity could potentially avoid up to 16 700 premature deaths from NCDs in Brazil, corresponding to 5.75 and 3.23% of premature deaths from major NCDs and of all-causes, respectively. Other scenarios suggested the following impact on premature deaths: reaching physical activity recommendation (5000 or 1.74% of major NCDs); 10% reduction in insufficient physical activity (500 or 0.17% of major NCDs); eliminating gender differences in physical activity (1000 or 0.33% of major NCDs). Conclusions Physical activity may play an important role to reduce premature deaths from NCD in Brazil.

Interrelationships Among Motor Coordination, Body Fat, and Physical Activity in Adolescent Boys

Motor Control ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-303
Author(s):  
Daniel das Virgens Chagas ◽  
Luiz Alberto Batista
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Adolescent Boys

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Physical Activity among the University Students in the Visegrad (V4) Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongrác Ács ◽  
◽  
Józef Bergier ◽  
Ferdinand Salonna ◽  
Jan Junger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan-Ting Huang ◽  
Chieh-Yu Liu ◽  
Huei-Fong Hung ◽  
Shu-Pen Hsu ◽  
Ai-Fu Chiou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Artery Disease
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