KINE 3645 Study Guide - Final Guide: Perceived Control, Goal Setting, Health Promotion
1 Dec 2016
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What health behaviours matter for children and youth: sedentary behaviour, nutrition, hygiene, drugs, safety, sleep and physical activity, need to teach these at young age so that they are continued in life. Due to screen/sedentary time, processed foods, social factors. How are we doing in canada: d- overall, very bad at meeting recommendations, 70% of 3-4 year olds get 180 minutes, but only 9% of 5-17 year olds get 60 minutes. Need to work at making kids active at school, not just at home: b- in organized sport (not bad), d in active transportation, inconclusive data for active play. The future: first cohort that will have shorter life expectancy than parents due to obesity and diabetes. Health promotion theory to use: ecological approach to change environment, target different levels (parents, kids) Influence lives of youth, families and communities at large.
