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Enhancing children's participation in physical activity.

T DeMarco1, K Sidney

  • 1Child and Human Development, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of School Health
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Schools can significantly boost children's physical activity levels, especially vigorous exercise. Promoting enjoyable, daily physical education is key to improving fitness and sustained engagement in physical activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Sports Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Children's participation in physical activity is declining.
  • Physical education classes often lack sufficient intensity and duration for fitness gains.
  • Schools have a crucial opportunity to influence children's activity habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the school's role in promoting children's vigorous physical activity.
  • To identify strategies for increasing physical activity participation and improving attitudes.
  • To enhance cardiorespiratory adaptations through school-based interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on school-based physical activity programs.
  • Analysis of factors influencing children's choices in physical education.

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  • Development of recommendations for school environments.

    • Main Results:

    • Current physical education often fails to meet intensity requirements for fitness.
    • Schools can foster interest and sustained engagement in aerobic activities.
    • Structured, enjoyable daily activities are essential for participation.

    Conclusions:

    • Schools must actively promote vigorous physical activity.
    • Educational emphasis on the value of exercise is critical.
    • Creating opportunities for daily, enjoyable vigorous activity is recommended.