Impact of promoting lifestyle activity for youth (PLAY) on children's physical activity
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This study examined effects of a school-based intervention called PLAY (Promoting Lifestyle Activity for Youth) on physical activity levels and body mass index (BMI) of students. Participants included 606 fourth-grade students selected from a stratified sample of 35 schools in Arizona and placed into four groups: PLAY & PE, PLAY Only, PE Only, and No Treatment. A treatment-control, post-measurement design assessed physical activity using the YAMAX pedometer, and height and weight data were collected following the intervention. One-way ANOVAs were used to analyze the data. Results indicated the treatment was effective at increasing the physical activity level of children, especially girls. No significant differences between groups were found for BMI. Programs such as PLAY, which can increase the activity level of children, may have significant health implications for youth.
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There was no overall pattern in differential response by sex, with some studies reporting a greater effect for girls than boys and vice versa.
“There was no overall pattern, with some studies reporting a greater effect for girls than boys79, 91 and vice versa.75”
From A mixed-studies systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary time in children (2020) · cites this paper as [91]
A number of studies combined aspects of the TEO in a multicomponent approach.
“A number of studies combined aspects of the TEO in a multicomponent approach.64, 91, 99”
From A mixed-studies systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary time in children (2020) · cites this paper as [91]
A small number of included studies considered sex differences in terms of intervention effectiveness.
“Whilst a small number of studies considered sex differences in terms of intervention effectiveness”
From A mixed-studies systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary time in children (2020) · cites this paper as [91]
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- Authors
- Pangrazi, R. P., Beighle, A., Vehige, T., & Vack, C.
- Affiliations
- Arizona State University (US)
- California State Polytechnic University (US)
- Arizona Department of Health Services (US)
- Corresponding author
- Pangrazi, Robert P.
- Venue
- Journal of School Health
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2003-10
- Volume
- 73
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 317-321
- ISSN
- 0022-4391 (ISSN-L)
- 1746-1561
- OpenAlex
- W1975062157
- Cited by
- 170
- References
- 20
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- FWCI
- 2.97
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of School Health (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
- Keywords
- school-based intervention, children's physical activity, body mass index, physical education, fourth grade, sex differences, pedometer-measured activity, childhood obesity prevention
- MeSH terms
- Analysis of Variance, Arizona, Child, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Life Style, Male, School Health Services, Program Evaluation, Exercise, Body Mass Index
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