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Physical Activity as a Dimension of Family Life for Lower Primary School Children
- Source :
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Sport, Education and Society . 2004 9(3):307-325. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- While questions of children's engagement in physical activity are being widely debated, little is known about how physical activity is valued and managed within families. This paper reports on qualitative data from a multi-method study on lower primary aged children. The focus of the broader study was to determine the relationships between young children's physical activity patterns, skills, and recreational interests, and their families' location, income, commitment to physical activity, and other responsibilities. Drawing on interviews with 12 purposively selected families, it was found that physical activity was highly valued across different family contexts, that children's engagement was shaped by their interests, friendships, and safety, and that issues such as income, family configuration, parental work commitments, and transport were potential barriers to further engagement. (Contains 1 table.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1357-3322
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Sport, Education and Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ938642
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13573320412331302412