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The Development Of The Lunchtime Enjoyment Of Activity And Play Questionnaire, Brendon P. Hyndman, Amanda Telford, Caroline Finch, Shahid Ullah, Amanda C. Benson
The Development Of The Lunchtime Enjoyment Of Activity And Play Questionnaire, Brendon P. Hyndman, Amanda Telford, Caroline Finch, Shahid Ullah, Amanda C. Benson
Dr Brendon P Hyndman
Background Enjoyment of physical activity is as an important determinant of children's participation in physical activity. Despite this, there is an absence of reliable measures for assessing children's enjoyment of play activities during school lunchtime. The purpose of this study was to develop and assess the reliability of the Lunchtime Enjoyment of Activity and Play (LEAP) Questionnaire. Methods Questionnaire items were categorized employing a social-ecological framework including intrapersonal (20 items), interpersonal (2 items), and physical environment/policy (17 items) components to identify the broader influences on children's enjoyment. An identical questionnaire was administered on 2 occasions, 10 days apart, to 176 …
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 …
Engaging Students In Activities Beyond The Classroom: A Social-Ecological Exploration Of Primary School Students’ Enjoyment Of School-Based Activities, Brendon P. Hyndman
Engaging Students In Activities Beyond The Classroom: A Social-Ecological Exploration Of Primary School Students’ Enjoyment Of School-Based Activities, Brendon P. Hyndman
Dr Brendon P Hyndman
An important consideration for schools to develop children's physical activity habits is the identification of psychosocial correlates of children's physical activity such as enjoyment. The purpose of this study was to uniquely assess children's enjoyment of school-based physical activities beyond the health and physical education classroom, including the type of activities children enjoy and the extent of his/her enjoyment. The Lunchtime Enjoyment of Activity and Play (LEAP) questionnaire was administered to 281 children aged 8-12 years, attending three primary schools in regional Victoria. In this paper, the social-ecological model levels of influence on children's enjoyment are discussed including (1) intrapersonal …