A Review of Physical Activity Levels during Elementary School Physical Education
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| Title: | A Review of Physical Activity Levels during Elementary School Physical Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fairclough, Stuart J., Stratton, Gareth |
| Source: | Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Apr 2006 25(2):239-257. |
| Availability: | Human Kinetics, Inc., 1607 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61820. Tel: 800-474-4457, ext. 2990 (Toll Free); Fax: 217-351-1549; e-mail: info@hkusa.com; Web site: http://www.humankinetics.com. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Information Analyses Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Education, Elementary School Students, Literature Reviews, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Intervention, Foreign Countries, Child Health, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Time on Task |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom, United States |
| ISSN: | 0273-5024 |
| Abstract: | Regular physical activity participation throughout childhood provides benefits to physical (Malina, Bouchard, & Bar-Or, 2004), physiological (Andersen, Wedderkopp, Hansen, Cooper, & Froberg, 2003), and psychological health (Mutrie & Parfitt, 1998). In recognition of these benefits, guidelines have been published in the United States (Corbin & Pangrazi, 2003) and United Kingdom (Biddle, Sallis, & Cavill, 1998) recommending that children should accumulate at least 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Though there is evidence to suggest that this target is being attained (Pate et al., 2002; Sleap & Tolfrey, 2001; Sproston & Primatesta, 2003), reviews of children's physical activity have concluded that at least 50% of young people are insufficiently active at a level to confer health benefits (Armstrong & Van Mechelen, 1998; Stone, McKenzie, Welk, & Booth, 1998). The purpose of this paper was to review the literature describing physical activity levels during elementary school physical education classes. The time that the students spent in MVPA was the main outcome variable, which was analyzed in relation to measurement instrument, student grade level and gender, type of physical education activities, and intervention treatments. A total of 44 papers were reviewed. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 69 |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Access URL: | https://www.humankinetics.com/JTPE/bissues.cfm |
| Accession Number: | EJ735828 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Regular physical activity participation throughout childhood provides benefits to physical (Malina, Bouchard, & Bar-Or, 2004), physiological (Andersen, Wedderkopp, Hansen, Cooper, & Froberg, 2003), and psychological health (Mutrie & Parfitt, 1998). In recognition of these benefits, guidelines have been published in the United States (Corbin & Pangrazi, 2003) and United Kingdom (Biddle, Sallis, & Cavill, 1998) recommending that children should accumulate at least 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Though there is evidence to suggest that this target is being attained (Pate et al., 2002; Sleap & Tolfrey, 2001; Sproston & Primatesta, 2003), reviews of children's physical activity have concluded that at least 50% of young people are insufficiently active at a level to confer health benefits (Armstrong & Van Mechelen, 1998; Stone, McKenzie, Welk, & Booth, 1998). The purpose of this paper was to review the literature describing physical activity levels during elementary school physical education classes. The time that the students spent in MVPA was the main outcome variable, which was analyzed in relation to measurement instrument, student grade level and gender, type of physical education activities, and intervention treatments. A total of 44 papers were reviewed. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) |
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| ISSN: | 0273-5024 |
