Aerobic and strength exercises for youngsters aged 12 to 15: what do parents think?
BMC Public Health
; 15: 994, 2015 Sep 30.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26423524
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Although strength exercises evidently have both physiological and psychological health benefits across all ages, they are erroneously considered to adversely affect health status in youngsters. The aim of this study was to examine parental attitudes towards their child's physical activity in general, as well as aerobic and strength exercises in particular.METHODS:
In total, 314 parents from an online panel representative of the Dutch population completed an online survey about their own physical activity and that of their child (12-15 years old). The study also explored reasons for non-participation, and attitudes about the parents' own and their child's physical activity level.RESULTS:
Parents consistently reported a positive attitude towards aerobic exercises, but a less positive attitude regarding strength exercises. Parents were more likely to indicate that their child was not allowed to participate in strength exercises (29.6 %) than aerobic exercises (4.0 %). They thought that strength exercises could interfere with optimal physical development.CONCLUSIONS:
This study consistently shows that parents have a positive attitude towards aerobic exercises, but a less positive attitude regarding strength exercises. We suggest testing interventions to increase parental understanding of the advantages of and possibilities for (e.g., facilities) strength training on their child's health.
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Coleções:
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pais
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Exercício Físico
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Saúde da Criança
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Saúde do Adolescente
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Treinamento Resistido
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Public Health
Assunto da revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda