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Investigating Physical Activity Levels and Fundamental Movement Skills among Hong Kong Preschool-Aged Children: A Parent-Led Physical Activity Programme.

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Title/Author:	Investigating Physical Activity Levels and Fundamental Movement Skills among Hong Kong Preschool-Aged Children: A Parent-Led Physical Activity Programme./
Author:	He, Qing.
Published:	Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, : 2020,
Description:	290 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 83-01, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International83-01A.
Subject:	Individual & family studies. -
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ISBN:	9798505586006

Investigating Physical Activity Levels and Fundamental Movement Skills among Hong Kong Preschool-Aged Children: A Parent-Led Physical Activity Programme.
He, Qing.

Investigating Physical Activity Levels and Fundamental Movement Skills among Hong Kong Preschool-Aged Children: A Parent-Led Physical Activity Programme. - Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2020 - 290 p.

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 83-01, Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong), 2020.

Physical inactivity in children has emerged as a severe public health issue that needs coordinated multidisciplinary and systematic approaches. Parenting in Hong Kong is unique in the way that parents are influenced by both Western culture and Confucianism, the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. Based on the cultural background, Hong Kong children's daily activities are typically influenced by their parents. Early childhood is a critical period in the formation of a healthy and active lifestyle; thus, encouraging young children to be physically active has become a priority in the current Chinese society.This thesis presents three coherent research studies. Grounded in social cognitive theory (SCT), the first study (Chapter 3) adopted a qualitative method to explore parents' perceptions, attitudes, knowledge, and practice of preschool children's physical activity (PA); and to enhance the theoretical fidelity of the SCT constructs among parents to ascertain what factors contributed to their children physically active or inactive. Fundamental movement skills (FMS) has been operationalized within the behavioural factors of SCT as a construct of behavioural capability among young children. Proficiency in FMS is considered critical to achieving and maintaining PA. Analyses revealed that parents were generally unaware of PA guideline for preschoolers, and lacking knowledge and skill to train children's FMS. Low parental self-efficacy level leading to parents would not put PA into children's daily schedule, in turn, influence children's PA level and FMS competence. This study provided new information on parental perspectives on preschoolers' PA participation that may offer essential targets for designing culturally appropriate family-based interventions aimed at boosting activity level within families.The second study (Chapter 4) employed a quantitative method to examine whether parental perceived social cognitive factors on children's PA were associated with children's PA behaviours among preschool-aged children. Findings support the use of SCT in the understanding of the parental perceived social cognitive factors that influence the young children's PA behaviours. Parental self-efficacy, outcome expectations, goal setting for activity, parental perceived barriers, and parental support were associated with children's PA behaviours. Thereby, enhancing parents' abilities to ensure preschool-aged children are physically active is of great importance. Results provided insight into whether these variables could be modified or promoted in future intervention programmes.Based on the findings of the first two studies, the third study (Chapter 5) adopted a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) approach to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of a parent-led intervention on objectively measured PA behaviours of parents and children, children's FMS, parental self efficacy, parental PA support, setting PA goals, and co-activity with their children. The intervention exhibited statistically significant effects on children's PA levels and FMS competency. Findings may provide a foundational perception and practice that will guide the active and healthy lifestyle of family members.This thesis by combining the subjective and objective measures can provide robust and authentic information, which is cutting-edge research in Hong Kong Chinese society. The findings may strengthen the call for pre-school teachers, principals and policymakers to create an improved PA-conducive environment for pre-school children in the Hong Kong context. As Hong Kong represents the South-East Asian multicultural urban environment, the content and analysis of the thesis are also appropriate for other Chinese and South-East Asian cities rather than merely applying to parents and preschool-age children living locally.

ISBN: 9798505586006Subjects--Topical Terms:

2122770
Individual & family studies.
Subjects--Index Terms:

Physical inactivity

Investigating Physical Activity Levels and Fundamental Movement Skills among Hong Kong Preschool-Aged Children: A Parent-Led Physical Activity Programme.
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