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2. Associations of physical activity and sedentary behaviour with metabolic syndrome in rural Australian adults
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Mitchell, Braden L., Smith, Ashleigh E., Rowlands, Alex V., Parfitt, Gaynor, and Dollman, James
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- 2018
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3. Physical activity temporal trends among children and adolescents
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Booth, Verity M., Rowlands, Alex V., and Dollman, James
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- 2015
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4. Voices in the playground: A qualitative exploration of the barriers and facilitators of lunchtime play
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Stanley, Rebecca M., Boshoff, Kobie, and Dollman, James
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- 2012
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5. Physical activity and screen time behaviour in metropolitan, regional and rural adolescents: A -sectional study of Australians aged 9–16 years
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Dollman, James, Maher, Carol, Olds, Tim S., and Ridley, Kate
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- 2012
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6. The impact of socioeconomic position on sport participation among South Australian youth
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Dollman, James and Lewis, Nicole R.
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- 2010
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7. The development of a subjective assessment framework for individuals presenting for clinical exercise services: A Delphi study
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Bahl, Jasvir S., primary, Dollman, James, additional, and Davison, Kade, additional
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- 2016
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8. Associations of awareness of physical activity recommendations for health and self-reported physical activity behaviours among adult South Australians
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Berry, Narelle M., primary, Nolan, Rebecca, additional, and Dollman, James, additional
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- 2016
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9. A hitchhiker's guide to assessing young people's physical activity: Deciding what method to use
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Dollman, James, primary, Okely, Anthony D., additional, Hardy, Louise, additional, Timperio, Anna, additional, Salmon, Jo, additional, and Hills, Andrew P., additional
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- 2009
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10. Trends in physical activity behaviours and attitudes among South Australian youth between 1985 and 2004
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Lewis, Nicole, primary, Dollman, James, additional, and Dale, Michael, additional
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- 2007
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11. Social influences on physical activity in Anglo- and Vietnamese-Australian adolescent males in a single sex school
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Wilson, Andrew N., primary and Dollman, James, additional
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- 2007
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12. Promoting physical activity in rural Australian adults using an online intervention
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Alex V. Rowlands, Nicole Lewis, Gaynor Parfitt, James Dollman, Braden L Mitchell, Ashleigh E. Smith, François Fraysse, Mitchell, Braden L, Smith, Ashleigh E, Rowlands, Alex V, Fraysse, Francois, Parfitt, Gaynor, Lewis, Nicole R, and Dollman, James
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Adult ,Male ,Rural Population ,Gerontology ,Physical activity ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Fitness Trackers ,Health Promotion ,Walking ,Affect (psychology) ,law.invention ,walking ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Randomized controlled trial ,law ,Intervention (counseling) ,Accelerometry ,Online intervention ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,rural health ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Exercise ,Internet ,pedometer ,business.industry ,Rural health ,Australia ,030229 sport sciences ,Middle Aged ,accelerometer ,randomized controlled trial ,Pedometer ,Community health ,Female ,internet ,business - Abstract
Objectives: Rural Australian adults are consistently identified as insufficiently active, likely due to challenges implementing community-based physical activity programs in rural settings. On-line strategies to promote physical activity may be particularly effective in rural settings where isolation and scarcity of qualified support are potential barriers. The Rural Environments and Community Health (REACH) study evaluated the effectiveness of an online-delivered walking intervention among South Australian rural adults. Design: Randomised controlled study design. Methods: A twelve-week intervention, with six- and twelve-month follow-up, was conducted. Participants (n = 171; 50.6 ± 12.5 years), recruited through flyers, local newspapers and radio, were randomised to comparison or intervention groups and received a pedometer. The intervention group received access to the REACH website and personalised step goals based on ratings of perceived exertion and daily affect. The comparison group received a paper diary and generic step goals. Outcome measures were accelerometry-assessed sedentary, light (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) physical activity. Linear mixed models assessed changes over the intervention and follow-ups.Results: Sedentary time decreased, and LPA and MVPA increased in both groups across the intervention(p < 0.05). The intervention group demonstrated a larger increase in LPA at six-month follow-up relative to comparison (p < 0.05). Both groups decreased sedentary time, overall and in bouts ≥30 min, between baseline and twelve-month follow-up (p < 0.05). From baseline to twelve-month follow-up, MVPA (total min and bouts ≥10 min) declined more in the comparison group than the intervention group (p < 0.05). Results: Sedentary time decreased, and LPA and MVPA increased in both groups across the intervention(p < 0.05). The intervention group demonstrated a larger increase in LPA at six-month follow-up relative to comparison (p < 0.05). Both groups decreased sedentary time, overall and in bouts ≥30 min, between baseline and twelve-month follow-up (p < 0.05). From baseline to twelve-month follow-up, MVPA (total min and bouts ≥10 min) declined more in the comparison group than the intervention group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: While increased physical activity and decreased sedentary time were observed in both groups during the intervention period, maintenance was only observed for LPA at six-month follow-up in the intervention group. By twelve-month follow-up, post-intervention improvements had largely disappeared, suggesting that additional research is needed to identify ways to improve long-term adherence. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2019
13. Associations of awareness of physical activity recommendations for health and self-reported physical activity behaviours among adult South Australians
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Narelle M. Berry, James Dollman, Rebecca Nolan, Berry, Narelle M, Nolan, Rebecca, and Dollman, James
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Adult ,Male ,Gerontology ,Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,Cross-sectional study ,Physical fitness ,Physical activity ,physical activity ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Health Promotion ,Health benefits ,Interviews as Topic ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Epidemiology ,adults ,Humans ,Medicine ,awareness ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,guidelines ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Young adult ,Self report ,Exercise ,Aged ,exercise ,business.industry ,Australia ,030229 sport sciences ,Middle Aged ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Health promotion ,physical fitness ,Physical therapy ,Female ,Self Report ,business - Abstract
Objectives Despite widespread media campaigns to encourage physical activity (PA), participation is poor among Australian adults. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of and relationships between awareness of PA recommendations and PA participation. Design Cross-sectional study of n = 2402 South Australian adults (aged ≥ 18 years) via a computer-assisted telephone interview. Methods PA recommendation awareness was determined by asking for the number of minutes of PA recommended for health benefits and whether PA is needed to make you ‘puff and pant’ to confer a health benefit. Respondents were defined as sufficiently active if they reported ≥150 min/week of PA as measured by the Active Australia Survey. Results A total of 43.0% correctly identified that 30 min of PA is recommended per day (Recommendation 1) and 43.3% correctly disagreed/strongly disagreed that PA is needed to make you ‘puff and pant’ (Recommendation 2). Overall, 60.6% of respondents were sufficiently active. Of those who correctly identified Recommendation 1, 53.2% reported participating in sufficient PA, significantly fewer than those who did not know Recommendation 1 (69.6%) (χ2 = 64.74 (4), p < 0.001). There was no difference in levels of sufficient PA between those who correctly identified Recommendation 2 and those who did not. Conclusions There was relatively low awareness of PA recommendations among South Australian adults. More research is needed in how recommendations are promoted and how they impact PA behaviours. PA recommendations are based on the best available epidemiological evidence but largely fail to guide the choices people currently make about PA. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2016
14. Trends in physical activity behaviours and attitudes among South Australian youth between 1985 and 2004
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Nicole Lewis, James Dollman, Michael J. Dale, Ms Nicole Lewis, Dollman, James, and Dale,Michael John
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Male ,trends ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,Health Behavior ,education ,physical activity ,Poison control ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Walking ,Motor Activity ,Human Movement and Sports Science not elsewhere classified ,Suicide prevention ,Occupational safety and health ,Physical education ,Leisure Activities ,children ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,South Australia ,Injury prevention ,Humans ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Child ,Exercise ,Physical Education and Training ,business.industry ,Public health ,medicine.disease ,Obesity ,Bicycling ,Attitude ,Physical therapy ,Female ,Preventive Medicine ,Club ,business ,human activities ,Sports ,Demography - Abstract
Rising youth obesity is a serious public health concern. There is a widespread view that declining physical activity is contributing to this trend. A total of 929 young South Australians (age=9-15 years) were surveyed in 1985 and 2004 on usual physical activity in several contexts, including attitudes to physical activity. Eight of 10 South Australian schools participating in the 1985 Schools Health and Fitness Survey were revisited in 2004. Comparisons were made on: organised sport, active transport, physical education (PE), playground activity, vigorous physical activity (VPA), total leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), and attitudes to PE and school sport. The questionnaire and method of administration were identical in both surveys. There were no differences between surveys in club and school sport participation, walking to school, and reported enjoyment of PE and school sport. In 2004 fewer children rode to school, but PE classes were more frequent. The percentage of children who 'sit and talk' during school breaks had increased, with a decreased percentage of older girls who 'run around' during school breaks. There was a significantly higher LTPA in MET.min in 2004 for boys, which was particularly evident at higher percentiles. There were no changes in mean or distribution of LTPA for the whole sample or girls. The percentage of respondents reporting >/=3 bouts of VPA in the previous week rose from 51% (1985) to 76% (2004). There is no consistent evidence of declining physical activity among South Australian youth. It is apparent that physical activity in some contexts has declined, while in other contexts levels are the same or higher than in 1985. This underscores the complex nature of physical activity and the influences on this behaviour.
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15. The development of a subjective assessment framework for individuals presenting for clinical exercise services: A Delphi study
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Kade Davison, James Dollman, Jasvir S. Bahl, Bahl, Jasvir S, Dollman, James, and Davison, Kade
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Consensus ,history taking ,Sports medicine ,Delphi Technique ,Best practice ,Sports science ,Delphi method ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Likert scale ,Decision Support Techniques ,client assessment ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Medical history ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Medical prescription ,Program Development ,Medical History Taking ,Medical education ,030504 nursing ,business.industry ,subjective assessment ,Exercise Therapy ,Practice Guidelines as Topic ,Physical therapy ,semi-structured assessment ,Patient Safety ,0305 other medical science ,business ,Inclusion (education) ,clinical exercise physiology - Abstract
Objectives The American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise and Sports Science Australia recognise the importance of gathering a client history (subjective assessment) to inform clinical decisions for clients with chronic disease and/or disability. Despite the importance of the subjective assessment in problem-oriented exercise management, there is currently no primary evidence to indicate the important domains that should be addressed during the subjective assessment to guide safe and effective clinical decisions. Design Modified e-Delphi Methods A panel of 32 experts was recruited with a median of 12 years of experience ( Q 3 =15.5 years; Q 1 =10 years). The panel was asked to rate the importance of each domain in guiding clinical decisions on a 9-point Likert scale with consensus for inclusion or exclusion pre-defined at 80%. Results The panel of experts elected that best practice for conducting the subjective assessment was a semi-structured approach using a combination of prompts and follow-up questions. The Delphi process resulted in an initial list of 36 domains that was identified by the panel of which 23 domains reached consensus for agreement after Round 3. Conclusions The subjective assessment is important for Clinical Exercise Physiologists to provide safe and effective services. Best practice for conducting the assessment is the semi-structured approach to prompt the clinician on the domains to include. Twenty three domains have been considered as important for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to address in a subjective assessment to implement the delivery of safe and effective exercise assessment and/or prescription.
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- 2015
16. A decrease in the association between the physical activity patterns of australian parents and their children; 1985–1997
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Max Martin, Kevin Norton, James Dollman, I Robertson, Robertson, Ian, Norton, Kevin Ian, Dollman, James, and Martin,Max
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Adult ,Male ,trends ,Adolescent ,Epidemiology ,Health Behavior ,Physical activity ,Child Behavior ,physical activity ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Motor Activity ,children ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Parent-Child Relations ,Sex Distribution ,Child ,Association (psychology) ,Sport and Exercise Psychology ,Chi-Square Distribution ,Australia ,Role modelling ,Health Surveys ,parent ,Social Perception ,Adolescent Behavior ,Female ,Psychology ,Social psychology ,Sports ,Demography - Abstract
The present study investigated the interactions between parents' and children's physical activity levels by examining whether or not parents who exercise have children who participate in sport. Of primary interest was an investigation of trends in these interactions over time. Information was collected from 10-13 y old children in 1985 (n = 2463) and then again in 1997-99 (n = 1469), about their sports participation and their perceptions of parents' exercise habits. Boys' participation in at least one sport declined from 87% in 1985 to 76% in 1997/1999 while, among girls, participation fell from 80% to 71%. According to their children's perceptions, mothers exercising regularly fell from 36% to 31% between surveys, while fathers exercising regularly fell from 39% to 32%. Interactions between parents' and children's exercise and sports behaviours were examined employing chi-square analysis techniques. Results showed gender-specific relationships for the 1985 sample, such that active fathers were associated with increased participation in sports by boys, and inactive mothers were associated with less participation in sports by girls. These interactions seemed to diminish over time. It is possible that changes in social structures during this time may be affecting familial behaviour relationships, such as the role modelling of active behaviours.
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- 2005
17. Physical activity temporal trends among children and adolescents
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James Dollman, Alex V. Rowlands, Verity Booth, Booth, Verity M, Rowlands, Alex V, and Dollman, James
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trends ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Time Factors ,Adolescent ,phsical education ,Physical activity ,MEDLINE ,physical activity ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Context (language use) ,Transportation ,Walking ,Motor Activity ,Physical education ,Developmental psychology ,Intervention (counseling) ,medicine ,active transport ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Self report ,Child ,child ,Physical Education and Training ,Schools ,Bicycling ,Play and Playthings ,Physical therapy ,Narrative review ,Self Report ,Psychology ,sport ,Inclusion (education) ,Sports - Abstract
Conclusions : Mixed results and inconsistent magnitudes of change were identified when exploring trends in different contexts of physical activity for children and adolescents over the last few decades. Taken overall, there is little evidence for a decrease in children's and adolescents' physical activity, although consistent declines in active transport highlight this context as a suitable intervention target. Design : A comprehensive literature search was completed to identify articles on the specific contexts of physical activity for inclusion in this review. Methods : Journal articles for inclusion in this narrative review were sourced from the various databases and reference lists. Most studies in this review employed self-report or proxy-report methodologies. Objectives : It is particularly important to measure trends in physical activity to identify specific contexts where physical activity may have declined and can be targeted for intervention. The aim of this review was to summarize overall physical activity trends based on objectively measured physical activity as well as trends in specific contexts (active transport, organized sport, school physical education and school play periods) using self- or proxy-reported physical activity. Results : There is limited research on temporal trends in children's and adolescents' physical activity. The few studies that employ objective measures to assess trends in physical activity indicate little change has occurred in the last 20 years. Other studies that employed self-report methods indicate organized sport trends are somewhat inconsistent across countries, however most studies reported an increase in participation. Within the limited physical education trend studies, inconsistent trends were noted. There have been consistent declines in active transport, particularly cycling. Few studies have investigated trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviour during school play periods, highlighting a need for further research. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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18. Physical activity and screen time behaviour in metropolitan, regional and rural adolescents: a -sectional study of Australians aged 9-16 years
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Tim Olds, James Dollman, Carol Maher, Kate Ridley, Dollman, James, Maher, Carol, Olds, Timothy S, and Ridley, Kate
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Gerontology ,Male ,Rural Population ,Adolescent ,Urban Population ,Cross-sectional study ,Physical activity ,physical activity ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Motor Activity ,Screen time ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,adolescents ,Child ,Australia ,Metropolitan area ,behaviour ,Geography ,Australians ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Free play ,screen time ,Pedometer ,Household income ,Observational study ,Female ,Sedentary Behavior ,Demography - Abstract
Objectives: While there is consistent evidence that rural adults in Australia are less active than their urban counterparts, studies relating geographical remoteness to activity patterns in Australian adolescents have yielded inconsistent results. The aim of this study was to describe objectively and subjectively measured patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviours across remoteness categories in a representative sample of 9-16 year old Australians. Conclusions: Activity levels among Australian adolescents show contrasting patterns of geographical differences to those found in Australian adults. Higher levels of free play among rural Australian adolescents may be due to more available space and less fear of traffic and stranger risks. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Methods: 2071 Australian adolescents provided self-report use of time data on four days and wore a pedometer for at least 6 days within the 2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Comparisons of activity patterns were made across four objectively-determined remoteness categories (Major City, Inner Regional, Outer Regional and Remote), adjusting for household income, parental education and age. Results: Adolescents living in major cities self-reported 11-29 min less moderate to vigorous physical activity each day than their counterparts living in geographically more remote areas, and took 150-850 fewer steps each day. While there were no differences in time spent in sport or active transport, differences in free play participation were significant. Males in major cities also reported higher levels of screen time. Differences were somewhat more marked among males than among females. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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19. Voices in the playground: a qualitative exploration of the barriers and facilitators of lunchtime play
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James Dollman, Rebecca M Stanley, Kobie Boshoff, Stanley, Rebecca M, Boshoff, Jacobie, and Dollman, James
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Adolescent ,barriers ,education ,Psychological intervention ,physical activity ,Poison control ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Peer support ,Motor Activity ,children ,Pedagogy ,South Australia ,Medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Child ,Medical education ,Motivation ,Schools ,business.industry ,Human factors and ergonomics ,Focus Groups ,Focus group ,Play and Playthings ,Content analysis ,Facilitator ,facilitators ,focus groups ,leisure activities ,business ,Intrapersonal communication - Abstract
Objectives: To explore children's perceptions of the factors influencing their engagement in physical activity during the "critical" lunchtime period, using a social-ecological framework. Design: This study was an in-depth descriptive qualitative design. Methods: Fifty-four South Australian children aged 10-13 years participated in same-gender focus groups. Transcripts, field notes and activity documents were analysed using content analysis. Using an inductive thematic approach, data were coded and categorised into perceived barriers and facilitators according to a social-ecological model. Results: Children identified a range of environmental, social and intrapersonal barriers and facilitators. Bullying/teasing, the school uniform and school rules were exposed as explicit barriers to lunchtime play. Other important barriers included lack of access to, and poor suitability of, space, lack of access to programs/facilities and equipment, and lack of peer and teacher support. Perceived facilitators of lunchtime physical activity centred on access to equipment, enjoyment, motivation to improve skills, and peer support and acceptance. The freedom to make up or modify rules for games was also perceived to be a facilitator of lunchtime play. Conclusions: Communicating with children has been an effective approach in uncovering perceived barriers and facilitators to lunchtime play that may not have been previously considered in the quantitative correlate literature. Lunchtime interventions targeting children's physical activity should focus on addressing the barriers perceived to be important to lunchtime play. Language: en
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20. The impact of socioeconomic position on sport participation among South Australian youth
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Nicole Lewis, James Dollman, Dollman, James, and Lewis, Nicole R
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Male ,Adolescent ,Cross-sectional study ,Psychological intervention ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Social class ,Developmental psychology ,socioeconomic status ,SEIFA ,South Australia ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,psychosocial factors ,Child ,Socioeconomic status ,child ,Motivation ,Data Collection ,Disadvantaged ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Social Class ,Scale (social sciences) ,Female ,Psychology ,sport ,Psychosocial ,Demography ,Sports - Abstract
Organised sport among youth makes a substantial contribution to daily energy expenditure. This study investigated socioeconomic gradients in sport participation and predictors of participation. A representative sample of young South Australians (10–15 y; n = 1737) was surveyed on organised sport participation in the previous 12 months, and predictors derived from the Children's Physical Activity Correlates scale and a parent survey. Four constructs were derived: ‘is it worth it?’ (perceived outcomes); ‘am I able?’ (perceived competency); ‘reinforcing’ (parental support); and ‘enabling’ (perceived barriers, from the parent survey). Socioeconomic position (SEP) was operationalised by an area-level indicator, the Socioeconomic Indicator for Advantage (SEIFA), split into tertiles. Sport participation was higher among high (highest SEIFA tertile) compared with low (lowest SEIFA tertile) SEP children. All predictors except ‘am I able?’ were positively associated with sport participation among boys and girls. Of these predictors, the ‘enabling’ construct varied by SEP among both boys and girls, with high SEP children reporting fewer barriers to participation. High SEP girls reported higher scores on ‘reinforcing’ and ‘is it worth it?’ than their low SEP counterparts. Low SEP girls reported lower levels of both instrumental and affective support from parents to play sport. There are distinct SEP gradients in sport participation, as well as its psychosocial and environmental predictors among South Australian youth. Low SEP girls are the most disadvantaged in terms of parental support to participate in sport. Interventions targeting this vulnerable group are urgently required. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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21. A hitchhiker's guide to assessing young people's physical activity: Deciding what method to use
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Anthony D. Okely, Andrew P. Hills, Anna Timperio, Louise L. Hardy, Jo Salmon, James Dollman, Dollman, James, Okely, Anthony D, Hardy, Louise, Timperio, Anna, Salmon, Jo, and Hills, Andrew P
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Research design ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,Process (engineering) ,assessment ,Data management ,Population ,Applied psychology ,physical activity ,Monitoring, Ambulatory ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Obesity ,education ,Child ,Exercise ,education.field_of_study ,business.industry ,methodology ,self-report ,Delivery mode ,Exercise Therapy ,Dilemma ,Sample size determination ,Research Design ,Respondent ,Physical therapy ,Physical Endurance ,Female ,measurement ,business - Abstract
Researchers and practitioners interested in assessing physical activity in children are often faced with the dilemma of what instrument to use. While there is a plethora of physical activity instruments to choose from, there is currently no guide regarding the suitability of common assessment instruments. The purpose of this paper is to provide a user’s guide for selecting physical activity assessment instruments appropriate for use with children and adolescents. While recommendations regarding specific instruments are not provided, the guide offers information about key attributes and considerations for the use of eight physical activity assessment approaches: heart rate monitoring; accelerometry; pedometry; direct observation; self-report; parent report; teacher report; and diaries/logs. Attributes of instruments and other factors to be considered in the selection of assessment instruments include: population (age); sample size; respondent burden; method/delivery mode; assessment time frame; physical activity information required (data output); data management; measurement error; cost (instrument and administration) and other limitations. A decision flow chart has been developed to assist researchers and practitioners to select an appropriate method of assessing physical activity. Five real-life scenarios are presented to illustrate this process in light of key instrument attributes. It is important that researchers, practitioners and policy makers understand the strengths and limitations of different methods of assessing physical activity, and are guided on selection of the most appropriate instrument/s to suit their needs. © 2008 Sports Medicine Australia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2008
22. Social influences on physical activity in Anglo- and Vietnamese-Australian adolescent males in a single sex school
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Andrew N. Wilson, James Dollman, Wilson,Andrew Newton, and Dollman, James
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Male ,Adolescent ,Epidemiology ,Psychological intervention ,Ethnic group ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Peer support ,Motor Activity ,Peer Group ,White People ,Developmental psychology ,Social support ,Fathers ,Asian People ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Ethnicity ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Parent-Child Relations ,Child ,Exercise ,Social influence ,Social influences ,Schools ,Physical activity ,Australia ,Social Support ,Peer group ,Moderation ,Explained variation ,Vietnam ,Adolescent Behavior ,Regression Analysis ,Psychology - Abstract
Understanding factors that influence physical activity levels of adolescents can assist the design of more effective interventions. Social support is a consistent correlate of youth physical activity but few studies have examined this in different cultural settings. Male adolescents (n=180, age=13.58+/-0.97 years) from a metropolitan single sex private school participated in this study. Habitual physical activity was estimated using the 3-day physical activity recall (3dPAR), and aspects of social support to be physically active using a specifically designed questionnaire. Comparisons were made between Anglo-Australians (n=118), whose parents were both born in Australia, and Vietnamese-Australians (n=62), whose parents were both born in Vietnam. There was a trend towards higher physical activity among Anglo-Australians, particularly on weekends. Anglo-Australians reported significantly more parental and peer support across most items pertaining to these constructs. Among the whole sample, social support variables explained 5-12% of the total explained variance in physical activity, with items pertaining to father and best friend support emerging as the strongest and most consistent predictors in multiple regression models. Among Anglo-Australians, the prediction models were relatively weak, explaining 0-9% of the total explained variance in physical activity. Prediction models for physical activity among Vietnamese-Australians were much stronger, explaining 11-32% of the total explained variance, with father's support variables contributing consistently to these models. The strong paternal influence on physical activity among Vietnamese-Australians needs to be confirmed in more diverse population groups, but results from this study suggest that interventions promoting physical activity among adolescent boys need to take into account cultural background as a moderator of widely reported social influences.
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- 2006
23. Social influences on physical activity in Anglo-Australian and Vietnamese-Australian adolescent females in a single sex school.
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Wilson AN and Dollman J
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- Adolescent, Australia, Female, Humans, Mothers psychology, Motor Activity, Regression Analysis, Schools, Students, Surveys and Questionnaires, Vietnam ethnology, Adolescent Behavior ethnology, Adolescent Behavior psychology, Asian People psychology, Exercise psychology, Parent-Child Relations ethnology, Social Support, White People psychology
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Social support is a consistent correlate of youth physical activity (PA) but few studies have examined this in cultural sub-groups. Female adolescents (n=113; 13.9+/-0.6years) from a metropolitan single sex private school participated in this study. PA was estimated using the 3 Day Physical Activity Recall (3dPAR), and aspects of social support using a specifically designed questionnaire. Anglo-Australians (n=74), whose parents were both born in Australia, were compared with Vietnamese-Australians (n=39), whose parents were both born in Vietnam. There were non-significant trends towards higher engagement in all measures of PA among Anglo-Australians. Anglo-Australians perceived higher levels of social support to be physically active. In the whole sample and in cultural sub-groups, support by mothers was a consistent predictor of PA. Among Vietnamese-Australians, activities shared with the mother predicted moderate to vigorous PA. Interventions targeting PA among adolescent females should consider interactions of social support and cultural background.
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