Impact of a lifestyle physical activity intervention on school going children's physical activity participation

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dc.contributor.advisorPhillips, Julie
dc.contributor.authorFigaji, Tamara Ann
dc.contributor.otherDept. of Physiotherapy
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of Science
dc.date.accessioned2014-01-27T09:40:39Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-17T14:04:15Z
dc.date.available2011/02/15 08:57
dc.date.available2011/02/15
dc.date.available2014-01-27T09:40:39Z
dc.date.available2024-04-17T14:04:15Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionMagister Scientiae (Physiotherapy) - MSc(Physio)en_US
dc.description.abstractAssociated with physical inactivity and obesity are numerous other health risks which have become a major health concern. A steady decrease in the levels of physical activity during childhood and adolescents have been noted in various parts of the world. The picture of low physical activity levels in developed countries is no different in developing countries. Children spend the majority of their day at school therefore a school setting is ideal to conduct physical activity intervention studies The primary aim of this study was to measure the effect of an intervention programme on the physical activity participation levels among school going children and adolescents. The study was carried out at an urban independent Catholic school. The sample, which was conveniently selected, which included 100 learners from grade 5 to 7 with parental consent. A quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Baseline data included levels of physical activity participation, Body Mass Index (BMI), hip-waist ratio, and socio-demographic variables. Physical activity was assessed with the Modifiable Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents. The Promoting Lifestyle activity for Youth (PLAY) programme was implemented at the school. This process-oriented programme shifts the focus from fitness toward regular participation in daily physical activity, and it is not intended to replace a comprehensive physical education programme.en_US
dc.description.countrySouth Africa
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/11685
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectPhysical fitness for youthen_US
dc.subjectSouth Africaen_US
dc.subjectExercise for youthen_US
dc.subjectExerciseen_US
dc.subjectHealth aspectsen_US
dc.subjectPhysiological aspectsen_US
dc.subjectCardiovascular systemen_US
dc.subjectDiseasesen_US
dc.titleImpact of a lifestyle physical activity intervention on school going children's physical activity participationen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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