Charles Darwin University

CDU eSpace
Institutional Repository

 
CDU Staff and Student only
 

Engaging students in activities beyond the classroom: A social-ecological exploration of primary school students’ enjoyment of school-based physical activities

Hyndman, Brendon (2015). Engaging students in activities beyond the classroom: A social-ecological exploration of primary school students’ enjoyment of school-based physical activities. In: 29th International Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) conference, Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, S.A., 13-15 April 2015.

Document type: Conference Paper
Citation counts: Google Scholar Search Google Scholar

IRMA ID 84279116xPUB370
Author Hyndman, Brendon
Title Engaging students in activities beyond the classroom: A social-ecological exploration of primary school students’ enjoyment of school-based physical activities
Conference Name 29th International Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) conference
Conference Location Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, S.A.
Conference Dates 13-15 April 2015
Conference Publication Title Values into Action - A Brighter Future: Edited Proceedings of the 29th ACHPER International Conference
Place of Publication australia
Publisher Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER)
Publication Year 2015
ISBN 978-0-9941752-3-6   (check CDU catalogue  open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 80
End Page 88
Total Pages 8
HERDC Category E1 - Conference Publication (DEST)
Abstract An important consideration for schools to develop children's physical activity habits is the identification of psychosocial correlates of children's physical activity such as enjoyment. The purpose of this study was to uniquely assess children's enjoyment of school-based physical activities beyond the health and physical education classroom, including the type of activities children enjoy and the extent of his/her enjoyment. The Lunchtime Enjoyment of Activity and Play (LEAP) questionnaire was administered to 281 children aged 8-12 years, attending three primary schools in regional Victoria. In this paper, the social-ecological model levels of influence on children's enjoyment are discussed including (1) intrapersonal (individual), (2) interpersonal (social), and (3) physical environment and policy/organization variables to identify the broader influences on children's enjoyment of school-based physical activity. In order for age and gender-specific comparisons to be made for the LEAP questionnaire categories, independent t-tests were conducted. The findings revealed that the students’ enjoyment of school-based physical activities declines with age. It was also discovered that females had significantly higher enjoyment compared to males for the majority of school-based physical activities. With understandings of the types of school-based physical activities that are most enjoyable to students during school breaks, teachers and school decision makers can employ the social-ecological model insight gained within the current study to guide future school-based planning and design.
Keyword Primay school
Enjoyment
Physical Activiy
Children
Social-ecological model
Open access False
Additional Notes Accepted version pp. 1-7
Description for Link Link to conference proceedings
URL http://www.achper.org.au/documents/item/433
 
Versions
Version Filter Type
Access Statistics: 66 Abstract Views, 18 File Downloads  -  Detailed Statistics
Created: Sat, 18 Apr 2015, 18:57:09 CST by Brendon Hyndman