Communicating
the benefits of physical activity for children: A parent's
perspective
(2005) (ISBN 1-895724-45-7) |
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Physical inactivity during childhood has been
linked to sedentary behaviour in adulthood. Statistics show
3 out of 5 Canadian children (aged 5-17) are not active
enough for optimal growth and development. The 2003 Capacity
Study examines how parents receive and understand physical
activity messages for their children. |
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Awareness and attention to physical
activity |
(PDF: 316 KB / 8 pages) |
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Awareness of Canada's guidelines for physical activity for children and youth and obtaining information from health professionals by population groups. |
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Awareness of physical activity guidelines for children
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Advice from a health professional |
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Understanding aspects of the "product" of physical activity |
(PDF: 128 KB / 22 pages) |
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Understanding the amount of physical activity required and the intensity for children and youth to achieve health benefits as per Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Children and Youth and individual ratings of certain types of physical activities in terms of achieving health benefits for children and youth are presented by population groups. |
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Duration of activities: one bout versus accumulation of
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Intensity of activities |
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Rating activities as beneficial for children: recreational
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Rating activities as beneficial for children: organized
sports
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Rating activities as beneficial for children: outdoor
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Rating activities as beneficial for children: walking
and bicycling |
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Rating activities as beneficial for children: household
chores |
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Barrier for the "product" |
(PDF: 652 KB / 25 pages) |
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Perceived barriers to children's physical activity and participation in certain activities by population groups. |
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Barriers towards physical activity – lack of convenient
facilities |
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Barriers towards physical activity – prohibitive
cost |
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Barriers towards physical activity – safety concerns
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Barriers towards physical activity – lack of skill
or ability |
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Barriers towards physical activity – time demands
of homework |
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Barriers towards physical activity – prefer sedentary
activities |
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Barriers towards physical activity – lack of programs
or opportunities |
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Trial of physical activity |
(PDF: 300 KB / 8 pages) |
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Participation in organized activities and location of activities by population groups. |
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Participation in organized sport |
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Location of physical activity |
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Other consideration |
(PDF: 292 KB / 8 pages) |
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The amount of time spent in sedentary activities at school and at home. |
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Participation in sedentary activities at school
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Participation in sedentary activities at home |
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Effective communication and mass media
campaigns |
(PDF: 188 KB / 8 pages) |
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Considerations for developing initiatives for children's physical activity in Canada. |
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Appendices |
(PDF: 108 KB / 2 pages) |
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Complete Report |
(PDF: 436 KB / 97 pages) |
