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Is There A Relationship Between Primary School Children’S Enjoyment Of Recess Physical Activities And Health-Related Quality Of Life? A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study, Brendon Hyndman, Amanda C. Benson, Leanne Lester, Amanda Telford
Is There A Relationship Between Primary School Children’S Enjoyment Of Recess Physical Activities And Health-Related Quality Of Life? A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study, Brendon Hyndman, Amanda C. Benson, Leanne Lester, Amanda Telford
Dr Brendon P Hyndman
Issue addressed: An important strategy for increasing children’s physical activity is to enhance children’s opportunities for school recess physical activities, yet little is known about the influence of school recess physical activities on children’s health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of the present study was to explore the relationship between Australian primary school children’s enjoyment of recess physical activities and HRQOL. Methods: The study consisted of children at two Australian primary schools (n = 105) aged 8–12 years. The Lunchtime Enjoyment Activity and Play questionnaire was used to measure school children’s enjoyment of school recess physical activities. The Pediatric …
A Qualitative Investigation Of Australian Youth Perceptions To Enhance School Physical Activity: The Environmental Perceptions Investigation Of Children’S Physical Activity (Epic-Pa) Study, Brendon P. Hyndman
Dr Brendon P Hyndman
Background: There is more demand than ever for schools to equip children with the necessary skills to be physically active. The purpose of the Environmental Perceptions Investigation of Children’s Physical Activity (EPIC-PA) study was to investigate elementary and secondary school children’s perceptions to enhance the school physical activity environment. Methods: Four Australian government schools (2 elementary and 2 secondary) were recruited for the EPIC-PA study. During the study, 78 children were recruited aged 10 to 13 years. The focus group discussions consisted of 54 children (32 elementary and 22 secondary) and the map drawing sessions included 24 children (17 elementary …