Exploring Influence of Extra Curricular Sport Activity on Positive Youth Development
Abstract Extra-Curricular Sport Activity (ECSA) is a student-centered initiative where students voluntarily participate in various physical activities outside the regular curriculum. Objectives of ECSA align with the concept of Positive Youth Development (PYD), which is a strength-based approach to childhood and adolescent development based on the premise that all people have strengths and potential for […]
Effects of Salient Beliefs on the Intention to Participate in Physical Activity Among High School Students Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior
Abstract Objective : We examined the effects of the salient beliefs on intentions for physical activity (PA) participation among selected high school students in Seoul, South Korea. Methods : We conducted elicitation to investigate salient beliefs about PA. Main surveys were developed based on the results of elicitation. The data were analyzed using multiple regression. Results : Salient beliefs about […]
Results from South Korea’s 2018 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth
Abstract Background/Objective: South Korea's 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is the second comprehensive evaluation of physical activity and the sources of influence based on the 10 core indicators provided by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance. It will serve as an advocacy tool to promote physical activity among children and […]
Measuring Socioeconomic Inequalities in Obesity among Korean Adults, 1998–2015
Abstract Obesity is a prominent global public health challenge as its prevalence has grown. Even though the increase in prevalence of obesity in Korea has been relatively low, it is expected to continually increase in the next several years, leading to social and economic burdens. This study aimed to assess socioeconomic inequalities in obesity among […]
Sex and racial/ethnic differences in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among U.S. college students 2011-2015
Abstract Objective: To investigate sex and racial/ethnic differences in overweight and obesity in college students. Participants : A nationally representative sample of 319,342 U.S. college students (mean age = 20.4 years; 67.7% female) from Fall 2011 to Spring 2015. Methods : A secondary data analysis of multi-year cross-sectional data was performed. Multiple logistic regression was used to examine factors (e.g. cumulative grade […]
A comparison of using the DSM-5 and MABC-2 for estimating the developmental coordination disorder prevalence in Korean children
Abstract Background Previous literature has shown inconsistency in the prevalence of developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The Movement Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (MABC-2) is often used for DCD prevalence studies, although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) recommends four criteria. Aims The purpose of this study was to compare […]
Effect of Creative Dance on Fitness, Functional Balance, and Mobility Control in the Elderly
Abstract Background: In the literature on creativity in older adults, creative activities have been found to be an effective way of adapting to age-related psychological and physical changes, providing older adults with opportunities to think differently and be open to new ideas. On the other hand, physical activities play an important role in the prevention of […]
Impact of Inclusive Soccer Program on Psychosocial Development of Children with and without Intellectual Disabilities
Abstract Erroneous perception of “disability” in typically developing children leads to the exclusion of children with intellectual disabilities in sport. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of inclusive soccer (INS) program on ameliorating adverse behavior in children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Participants were 40 children, with half having intellectual disabilities […]
Developing Korean Children’s Physical Activity Health Literacy: Literate, Empowered, Active, Doer Program (LEAD)
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe children’s experiences of the impact of LEAD (Literate, Empowered, Active, Doer) health program on their physical activity health literacy and to describe the characteristics of the LEAD health program that influenced the children’s health literacy enhancement. Methods: Six fifth grade elementary school students (three boys, […]
Aging induces a step-like change in the motor ability structure of athlet
Abstract Many studies have investigated how aging decreases human strength and endurance. However, understanding the effect of aging on human motor ability requires more than knowledge of the separate temporal profile of individual motor function because the structure of human motor ability is multi-dimensional. We address the effect of aging on the multi-dimensional structure of […]