Effect of Elimination Games on Physical Activity and Psychosocial Responses in Children

Foster, Karla; Behrens, Timothy K.; Jager, Abigail; Dzewaltowski, David A.

doi:10.1123/jpah.7.4.475

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“…Traditional activities/games, such as tag and kickball, included children standing and waiting for their turn and/or children being eliminated from games. This translates into children spending more time in sedentary behavior when playing these games (Foster et al, 2010; Trost et al,2008). Thus, while free-play can be part of activity offerings, providing high quality structured activities will assist all children to meet physical activity recommendations.…”

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Association of environment and policy characteristics on children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and time spent sedentary in afterschool programs

Ajja

Clennin

Weaver

et al. 2014

Preventive Medicine

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Background Afterschool programs (ASPs) are an important setting in which to promote children’s physical activity. This study examines the association of environmental and policy characteristics on the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior of children attending ASPs. Methods A total of 1,302 children attending 20 ASPs across South Carolina wore accelerometers (ActiGraph GT3X+) for up to 4 non-consecutive days. Policy-level characteristics were evaluated using the Healthy Afterschool Program Index-Physical Activity (HAPI-PA) scale. Physical activity space was measured using a measuring wheel (indoor, ft2) and GIS (outdoor, acres). The structure (free-play or organized) of activity opportunities, was evaluated via direct observation. Time spent in MVPA and sedentary, both indoors and outdoors, was estimated using accelerometry. Results For every 5000ft2 of utilized indoor activity space an additional 2.4 and 3.3 minutes/day of sedentary behavior was observed among boys and girls, respectively. A higher ratio of free-play to organized play was associated with higher indoor sedentary behavior among boys and girls (3.9 minutes/day and 10.0 minutes/day, respectively). For every one acre of outdoor activity space used, an additional 2.7 minutes/day of MVPA was observed for boys. A higher free-play to organized play ratio was associated with higher outdoor MVPA for boys and girls (4.4 and 3.4 minutes/day increase, respectively). Policy characteristics were unrelated to MVPA levels and time spent sedentary. Conclusion Findings indicate that policies and the size of activity space had limited influence on MVPA and sedentary behavior, suggesting that programmatic structure may be a more effective option to improve MVPA levels of children attending ASPs.

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Association of environment and policy characteristics on children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and time spent sedentary in afterschool programs

Ajja

Clennin

Weaver

et al. 2014

Preventive Medicine

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“…[21][22][23] A previous study found that adult-led games, compared to free play opportunities, had a higher amount of inactive elements, such as games with elimination and children standing and waiting in lines. 24 This is consistent with another study 13 that reported adult-led games frequently consisted of dodgeball and kickball, two commonly played games that eliminate children or have long lines of children.…”

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Are We There Yet? Compliance with Physical Activity Standards in YMCA Afterschool Programs

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Background: In 2011, the YMCA of the United States adopted physical activity standards for all their afterschool programs (ASPs), which call for children to accumulate 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) while attending YMCA ASPs. The extent to which youth attending YMCA ASPs achieve this standard is unknown.Methods: Using a cluster-stratified design, 20 ASPs were sampled from all YMCA-operated ASPs across South Carolina (N = 102). ASPs were visited on four unannounced, nonconsecutive weekdays. Accelerometer-derived minutes spent in MVPA were dichotomized to ‡30 min/d of MVPA and <30 min/d of MVPA. Program characteristics were measured through document review and direct observation and compared to MVPA levels using random-effects quantile regression.Results: Boys (n = 607) and girls (n = 475) accumulated a median of 25.3 and 17.1 min/d of MVPA, respectively, which translated into 33% (range 6.2%-67.3%) and 17% (0%-42.6%) achieving the 30 min/d of MVPA standard, respectively. Increase in time scheduled for activity (10.7-11.7 min/d of MVPA), limited sedentary choices during activity time (6.9-8.9 min/d of MVPA), and staff activity-promotion training (4.8-7.9 min/d of MVPA) were associated with higher accumulated minutes of MVPA for boys and girls. Program revenue, percent activity structure that was for free play, and indoor/outdoor space were inconsistently related to meeting the MVPA standard.Conclusions: Modifiable programmatic structures were associated with higher amounts of MVPA. These findings suggest that simple programmatic changes could help ASPs to achieve the MVPA standard, regardless of infrastructure or finances.

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“…Time spent in light (200 counts to <4 METS), moderate PA (4 to <7 METS), vigorous PA (≥7 METS), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (≥4 METS) was determined by Freedson's MET prediction equation [29]. The cutpoints chosen for the intensity levels are commonly used in children [4,30].…”

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Effect Of Adult Leader Participation On Physical Activity In Children

Hastmann

Foster

Rosenkranz

et al. 2009

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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Background: Participation in physically active games is one way to increase energy expendture in children. However, it is unknown whether adult leader participation (LP) in games can impact children's physical activity (PA) levels. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of LP compared to no LP on PA levels among children participating in organized active games. Methods: Children (n = 14) in grades 4 -6 (Male = 42.8%, White = 50%, Overweight/ Obese = 42.8%) participated in four active games across two consecutive days. Each day, children participated in two 16-minute games and received verbal encouragement from an adult leader. Each game was divided into four-minute intervals alternating between LP or no LP. LP was counter-balanced across two days. Each child wore an Actigraph GT1M accelerometer. Time spent in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), vigorous PA (VPA), and sedentary behavior (SB) was determined by Freedson's MET prediction. Data were analyzed using a condition (LP or no LP) by game repeated-measures ANCOVA. Results: Children participated in MVPA 52.3% of game time across all games. There were no differences in MVPA, VPA, and SB by gender, weight status, or ethnicity. LP and no LP conditions were not different for MVPA, VPA, or SB. Conclusions: These results show no effect of LP on PA in children during active games. It may be that LP could not increase PA because the children were already exhibiting high levels of MVPA.

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Effect of Elimination Games on Physical Activity and Psychosocial Responses in Children

Cited by 19 publications

References 35 publications

Association of environment and policy characteristics on children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and time spent sedentary in afterschool programs

Association of environment and policy characteristics on children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and time spent sedentary in afterschool programs

Are We There Yet? Compliance with Physical Activity Standards in YMCA Afterschool Programs

Effect Of Adult Leader Participation On Physical Activity In Children

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