Perceived support for physical activity in the school environment

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dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Julie
dc.contributor.authorKirenga, L.
dc.contributor.authorSteyl, Tania
dc.contributor.authorKagwiza, J.
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-05T07:35:54Z
dc.date.available2017-05-05T07:35:54Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractPhysical activity for an individual is a strong means for prevention of diseases and for nations, a cost-effective method to improve public health across the population. A decline in physical activity of youth has however been noted in various world regions. Schools present unique opportunities to provide time, facilities and guidance for young people to participate in physical activity. The aim of this study is to determine the patterns of physical activity participation among high school girls and their perceived social support for physical activity in the school environment in Kigali, Rwanda. Three hundred and fifty (350) learners from six schools participated in the study. The mean age of the study sample was 16.06. The majority of learners did not meet the number of days required for moderate days of physical activity (66%) and for vigorous days of physical activity (70.9%). Overall the study sample responded negatively when asked about support for physical activity from Physical Education (PE) teachers, other teachers and boys at school. Teachers in general and PE teachers specifically thus need to be more aware of learners perceptions of their support for physical activity. It could be argued that if learners perceive teachers to be more supportive of physical activity, their participation in physical activity could increase. Continuous education including the benefits of and the required levels of physical activity is suggested for both PE and other teachers.en_US
dc.description.accreditationDHET
dc.identifier.citationPhillips, J. et al. (2015). Perceived support for physical activity in the school environment. African Journal of Physical Education, Health, Recreation & Dance, (Supplement 1): 40-47.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1117-4315
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/2797
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC183683
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmitterFALSE
dc.publisherAFAHPER-SDen_US
dc.rightsPublisher retains copyright. Authors may archive the published version in their institutional repository.
dc.status.ispeerreviewedTRUE
dc.subjectPhysical activityen_US
dc.subjectPerceived supporten_US
dc.subjectSchool environmenten_US
dc.titlePerceived support for physical activity in the school environmenten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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