Physical activity in the construction of occupation for primary school aged children [ 2003-01-01 - 2006-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr David Jenkins (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Doune MacDonald (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Sylvia Rodger (Chief Investigator) ,  Jenny Ziviani (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Jennifer Batch (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Physical activity in the construction of occupation for primary school aged children. Children become less physically active as they make the transition from childhood to adolescence. The physical, medical, social and concomitant psychological sequela of inactivity is of major concern to the community. The aim of this study is to map change in physical activity patterns in an identified group of 315 children currently aged between 6 and 7 years of age. Studies with children in their primary school years and of a longitudinal nature such as this one have not to date been undertaken. The study will utilize quantitative and qualitative methodolgies to: (a)describe change,(b) determine the primary socioeconomical, environmental, child and family level factors which explain a decrease in physical activity, and (c) try to understand at the level of child and family what has driven these changes. The outcomes of this study will enable researchers to move forward in developing targeted interventions appropriately at this important age group.

Funding Amount $150,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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