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A pilot survey of physical activity in men with an intellectual disability
(2013)
McKeon, Michael
A pilot survey of physical activity in men with an intellectual disability
(2013)
McKeon, Michael
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People with intellectual disability are reported as a sedentary population with increased risks of poor health due to an inactive and sedentary lifestyle. As the benefits of physical activity are acknowledged, measuring physical activity accurately is important to help identify reasons for low and high physical activity in order to assist and maintain recommended levels for optimal health. This paper reports a pilot study undertaken to validate the use of a physical activity monitor (Sensewear Armband) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) as instruments for measuring and exploring physical activity of men with intellectual disability. The design was a one group descriptive study and data were collected over a 7 day period from 17 men. The Sensewear Armband enabled continuous and long-term measurement of 14 objective physical activity metrics. The IPAQ examined details of physical activity reported over the 7 days. Equivalent results were found in both instrum...
http://doras.dcu.ie/19927/
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An assessment of patient need for a technology-enabled remote exercise rehabilitation programme among a chronic illness population
(2016)
Woods, Catherine; Walsh, Deirdre; McCaffrey, Noel; Furlong, Bróna; Buys, Roselien; Corn...
An assessment of patient need for a technology-enabled remote exercise rehabilitation programme among a chronic illness population
(2016)
Woods, Catherine; Walsh, Deirdre; McCaffrey, Noel; Furlong, Bróna; Buys, Roselien; Cornelissen, Véronique
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Background: MedEx is a community-based chronic illness rehabilitation programme, located in Dublin City University, Ireland. The aim of MedEx is to provide exercise rehabilitation, supported by medical supervision, to people with a diverse range of chronic illnesses. Remote technology solutions for physical activity participation, adherence and monitoring, are potentially a new way to provide further support to individuals in their chronic illness management. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the level of interest and use of technology by individuals living with chronic illness in order to explore patient desire for the provision of a technology-enabled remote exercise rehabilitation programme. Method: KU Leuven, Research Group for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Rehabilitation. A technology usage questionnaire based on a previous study investigating the role of technology and mHealth in a cardiovascular disease population was used (Dale et al., 2014) to ascertain ...
http://doras.dcu.ie/22076/
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Cardiac patients show high interest in technology enabled cardiovascular rehabilitation
(2016)
Buys, Roselien; Claes, Jomme; Walsh, Deirdre; Cornelis, Nils; Budts, Werner; Woods, Cat...
Cardiac patients show high interest in technology enabled cardiovascular rehabilitation
(2016)
Buys, Roselien; Claes, Jomme; Walsh, Deirdre; Cornelis, Nils; Budts, Werner; Woods, Catherine; Moran, Kieran; Cornelissen, Véronique
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Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) can slow or reverse the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, uptake of community-based CR is very low. E-cardiology, e-health and technology solutions for physical activity uptake and monitoring have evolved rapidly and have potential in CVD management. However, it is unclear what the current technology usage is of CVD patients, and their needs and interests for technology enabled CR. Methods A technology usage questionnaire was developed and completed by patients from a supervised ambulatory CR program and an adult congenital heart disease clinic and from two community-based CR programs. Results were described and related with age, gender and educational level by Spearman correlations. Results Of 310 patients, 298 patients (77 % male; mean age 61,7 ± 14,5 years) completed at least 25 questions of the survey and were included in the analysis (completion rate 96 %). Most (97 %) patients had a mobile phone and used the internet...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21289/
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Dance! Don’t Fall – Preventing Falls and Promoting Exercise at Home
(2012)
Kerwin, Maureen; Nunes, Francisco; Silva, Paula Alexandra
Dance! Don’t Fall – Preventing Falls and Promoting Exercise at Home
(2012)
Kerwin, Maureen; Nunes, Francisco; Silva, Paula Alexandra
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Falling is a serious danger to older adults that is usually only addressed after a person has fallen, when doctors administer clinical tests to determine the patient´s risk of falling again. Having the technological capability of performing fall risk assessment tests with a smartphone, the authors set out to design a mobile application that would enable users to monitor their risk themselves and consequently prevent falls from occurring. The authors conducted a literature review and two observation sessions before beginning the iterative design process that resulted in the Dance! Don’t Fall (DDF) game, a mobile application that enables users to both monitor their fall risk and actively reduce it through fun and easy exercise.
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/6028/
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Development of the MedFit Application: a behaviour change theoretically informed cardiac rehabilitation intervention
(2017)
Duff, Orlaith
Development of the MedFit Application: a behaviour change theoretically informed cardiac rehabilitation intervention
(2017)
Duff, Orlaith
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) can reduce the impact of CVD by lowering mortality and morbidity rates and promoting healthy active lifestyles. Yet adherence within CR is low. Research suggests that mHealth interventions are useful in supporting the self-management of chronic disease. The overall purpose of this research is to facilitate the development of a specially designed Android App called MedFit, which aims to enhance the likelihood of people with established CVD self-managing their disease through participation in an exercise-based rehabilitation programme. Methods: For the intervention development, the preliminary stages of the Medical Research Council’s (MRC) formative process [i) development and ii) feasibility/piloting were used. This was achieved by conducting a systematic literature review, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, to identify what behaviour change techniques ...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21970/
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Implementation and evaluation of the youth physical activity towards health (Y-PATH) intervention: the role of fundamental movement skills
(2015)
McGrane, Bronagh
Implementation and evaluation of the youth physical activity towards health (Y-PATH) intervention: the role of fundamental movement skills
(2015)
McGrane, Bronagh
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Introduction: Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are goal directed movement patterns. They are seen as a pre-requisite for the development of sport specific skills, and are a contributor towards future participation in sport and physical activity (PA). A lack of confidence and ability in performing these skills may lead to withdrawal from participating in PA, creating a vicious circle that can result in the reduction of the necessary practice of these FMS. The Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) intervention was developed and implemented with the aim of improving adolescents FMS proficiency levels and attitudes towards PA participation, with an overall goal of increasing PA levels. Methods: Participants (n = 564, 12-14 years of age) from 20 mixed gender post- primary schools were recruited as part of the Y-PATH cluster randomised controlled trial. A total of 15 FMS were assessed using a combination of process oriented measures including the TGMD-2. Participants’ PA level...
http://doras.dcu.ie/20785/
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Investigation of physical activity and its correlates in adolescent youth: evaluation of the Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) intervention
(2016)
Powell, Danielle
Investigation of physical activity and its correlates in adolescent youth: evaluation of the Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) intervention
(2016)
Powell, Danielle
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Objectives: To explore the hypothesised reciprocal relationship between fundamentalmovement skill (FMS) competence and physical activity (PA) behaviour and investigate the role of health-related fitness (HRF) as a mediator of this association. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: Adolescents aged 12.80 years (SD±.45 years) were recruited from 20 schools (n = 222, 50% male). FMS (TGMD, TGMD-2, Victorian Skills Manual), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day (Actigraph accelerometers for a 7-day period), and HRF (3 minute Queens College step test used to calculate a predicted VO2max value) were assessed. Descriptive statistics and frequencies were calculated. Preacher and Hayes (2004), bootstrap method was used to assess the hypothesised reciprocal relationship between FMS and PA and the potential mediating effect of VO2max on the reciprocal relationship between PA and FMS. Mediation was determined using the logic of Baron and Kenny (1986). Results: A reciprocal relationsh...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21378/
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Kids active: the development and evaluation of an active play and fundamental movement skill intervention for preschool children
(2018)
Duff, Christina
Kids active: the development and evaluation of an active play and fundamental movement skill intervention for preschool children
(2018)
Duff, Christina
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Introduction: Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic movement patterns that form the building blocks of physical activity (PA). The preschool years (ages 3-5) represent an important time for the development of FMS and healthy PA behaviours and the childcare setting plays an important role in this. Low levels of PA and FMS have been demonstrated for preschool children internationally, though research in Ireland has not yet focused on this age group. Objectives: The main aim of this study was to design and evaluate an educator-led FMS and PA (through active play) intervention for preschool children in services participating in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme. Additionally, this study aimed to investigate current levels of PA and FMS of preschool children in this setting during ECCE hours. Methods: The pilot programme was delivered to 42 educators from 18 services. Data were collected by trained researchers from 141 children in 9 preschool services (5 interven...
http://doras.dcu.ie/22644/
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Moving well-being well: investigating the maturation of fundamental movement skill proficiency across sex in Irish children aged five to twelve
(2019)
Behan, Stephen; Belton, Sarahjane; Peers, Cameron; O'Connor, Noel E.; Issartel, Jo...
Moving well-being well: investigating the maturation of fundamental movement skill proficiency across sex in Irish children aged five to twelve
(2019)
Behan, Stephen; Belton, Sarahjane; Peers, Cameron; O'Connor, Noel E.; Issartel, Johann
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Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are the basic building blocks of more advanced, complex movements required to participate in physical activity. This study examined FMS proficiency across the full range of Irish primary school children (n = 2098, 47% girls, age range 5–12 years). Participants were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development, 3rd edition (TGMD-3), Victorian Fundamental Movement skills manual, and the balance subtest from the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2 (BOT-2). Independent sample t-tests and a one way between groups ANOVA with planned comparisons were used analyse sex and age differences. Mastery or near mastery of skills ranged from 16% for overhand throw, to 75.3% for run. Girls scored significantly higher than boys in the locomotor and balance subtests with the boys outperforming the girls in object control skills. Improvements in ability can be seen over time (F(8,1968) = 70.18, p < 0.001), with significant increases in FMS proficie...
http://doras.dcu.ie/24189/
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Systematic review of the use of behaviour change techniques in physical activity eHealth interventions for people with cardiovascular disease
(2017)
Duff, Orlaith; Walsh, Deirdre; Furlong, Bróna; O'Connor, Noel E.; Moran, Kieran; W...
Systematic review of the use of behaviour change techniques in physical activity eHealth interventions for people with cardiovascular disease
(2017)
Duff, Orlaith; Walsh, Deirdre; Furlong, Bróna; O'Connor, Noel E.; Moran, Kieran; Woods, Catherine
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe, accounting for four million deaths per year and costing the EU economy almost €196 billion annually. There is strong evidence to suggest that exercise-based secondary rehabilitation programmes can decrease the mortality risk and increase health among patients with CVD. Theory informed use of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) is important in the design of cardiac rehabilitation programmes aimed at changing cardiovascular risk factors. Electronic health (eHealth), is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health. This emerging area of healthcare has the ability to enhance self-management of chronic disease through making healthcare more accessible, affordable and available to the public. However, evidence-based information on the use of BCTs in eHealth interventions is limited, and particularly so for individuals living with CVD. Aim: The aim of this s...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21863/
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Teaching outdoor and adventure activities: describing, analysing and understanding a primary school physical education professional development programme
(2012)
Coulter, Maura
Teaching outdoor and adventure activities: describing, analysing and understanding a primary school physical education professional development programme
(2012)
Coulter, Maura
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Background: Primary schools need well informed and highly motivated teachers to meet the evolving demands of the education system. Professional development is essential to equip primary school teachers to change practice to meet these challenges (Guskey, 2003; Villegas-Reimers, 2003). The purpose of this study was to describe, analyse and understand teachers’ and children’s experiences of a contextualised, whole school professional development programme (PDP) in primary physical education. Research Design: A case study methodology was employed informed by social constructivist theory. The study was broken into four phases. Phase one described the case and provided an in-depth professional development needs analysis of the teachers. Phase two resulted in the development of a school specific, contextualised PDP on Outdoor and Adventure Activities. This programme was based on features of effective professional development (e.g. Armour & Duncombe, 2004; Desimone, 2009; Ga...
http://doras.dcu.ie/17522/
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The (mis)alignment between young people’s collective physical activity experience and physical education curriculum development in Ireland
(2020)
Coulter, Maura; Scanlon, Dylan; MacPhail, Ann; O'Brien, Wesley; Belton, Sarahjane;...
The (mis)alignment between young people’s collective physical activity experience and physical education curriculum development in Ireland
(2020)
Coulter, Maura; Scanlon, Dylan; MacPhail, Ann; O'Brien, Wesley; Belton, Sarahjane; Woods, Catherine
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Major curriculum changes have recently occurred in Ireland, including redeveloping the primary curriculum and the enactment of the Junior Cycle Framework (DES, 2015). Positive and negative experiences affect the attitudes which contribute to determining the quality of curricular experiences. Therefore, a smooth transition from primary to post-primary should be predicated upon continuity of curricula and of young people’s positive learning experiences in physical education. Framed in the work of Fullan (1991) and Dewey (1997), this study aims to understand how young people’s experiences of collective physical activity can inform physical education curriculum development and enactment. Focus group interviews were conducted in three primary and three post-primary schools. The young people’s experiences reflected the features of meaningful physical education: fun opportunities, preferably outside; to socially interact with friends; provision of activities that are both competitive and n...
http://doras.dcu.ie/25052/
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The development and co-design of the PATHway intervention: a theory-driven eHealth platform for the self-management of cardiovascular disease.
(2017)
Walsh, Deirdre; Moran, Kieran; Cornelissen, Véronique; Buys, Roselien; McDermott, Lauri...
The development and co-design of the PATHway intervention: a theory-driven eHealth platform for the self-management of cardiovascular disease.
(2017)
Walsh, Deirdre; Moran, Kieran; Cornelissen, Véronique; Buys, Roselien; McDermott, Lauri; Claes, Jomme; Zampognaro, Paolo; Melillo, Fabio; Malglaveras, N.; Chouvarda, Ioanna; Triantafyllidis, Andreas; Filos, Dimitris; Woods, Catherine
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Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of premature death and disability and an economic burden worldwide. International guidelines recommend routine availability and delivery of all phases of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Uptake of traditional cardiac rehabilitation remains suboptimal, as attendance at formal hospital-based CR programmes is low, with community-based CR rates and individual long-term exercise maintenance even lower. Home-based CR programs have been shown to be equally effective in clinical and health-related quality of life outcomes, and yet are not readily available. Purpose The aim of the current study was to develop the PATHway intervention (Physical Activity Towards Health) for the self-management of cardiovascular disease. Increasing physical activity in individuals with CVD was the primary behaviour. Methods The PATHway intervention was theoretically informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). All re...
http://doras.dcu.ie/22088/
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The development and codesign of the PATHway intervention: a theory-driven eHealth platform for the self-management of cardiovascular disease
(2018)
Walsh, Deirdre; Moran, Kieran; Cornelissen, Véronique; Buys, Roselien; Claes, Jomme; Za...
The development and codesign of the PATHway intervention: a theory-driven eHealth platform for the self-management of cardiovascular disease
(2018)
Walsh, Deirdre; Moran, Kieran; Cornelissen, Véronique; Buys, Roselien; Claes, Jomme; Zampognaro, Paolo; Melillo, Fabio; Maglaveras, Nicos; Chouvarda, Ioanna; Triantafyllidis, Andreas; Filos, Dimitris; Woods, Catherine
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Background. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of premature death worldwide. International guidelines recommend routine delivery of all phases of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Uptake of traditional cardiac rehabilitation remains suboptimal, as attendance at formal hospital-based CR programmes is low, with community-based CR rates and individual long-term exercise maintenance even lower. Home-based CR programs have been shown to be equally effective in clinical and health-related quality of life outcomes, and yet are not readily available. Purpose. The aim of the current study was to develop the PATHway intervention (Physical Activity Towards Health) for the self-management of cardiovascular disease. Increasing physical activity in individuals with CVD was the primary behaviour. Methods. The PATHway intervention was theoretically informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). All relevant intervention functions, behaviour change techniqu...
http://doras.dcu.ie/22371/
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The ECAHB Take PART study: an investigation of the relationship between physical activity, the transtheoretical model of behaviour change and social support for physical activity among Irish adolescents
(2005)
Foley, Eimear
The ECAHB Take PART study: an investigation of the relationship between physical activity, the transtheoretical model of behaviour change and social support for physical activity among Irish adolescents
(2005)
Foley, Eimear
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Physical inactivity has been identified as a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and Obesity (Pate, R. R. et al., 2002), with adolescents particularly at risk. The ‘Take PART’ study examines the relationship between physical activity, the transtheoretical model (TTM) of behaviour change and social support for physical activity, while also providing physical activity and health behaviour data. A self-report questionnaire was used to quantify physical activity level, the TTM variables and social support. Regular physical activity was defined as > 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVP A) on four or more days per week. Physical measures included body mass index and aerobic fitness (20-MST). Structural Equation Modeling was used to test a hypothesised relationship between the TTM and social support. A total of 939 students (age 16.04 yrs ± 0.66] mean ± s), 60% female, participated in this cross sectional study. Sixty five per cent of participants were not r...
http://doras.dcu.ie/17278/
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The Influence of Distance and Neighbourhood Surroundings on Children's Travel Mode to School
(2013)
Schabus, Stefan; Tomintz, Melanie N.; Rigby, Jan
The Influence of Distance and Neighbourhood Surroundings on Children's Travel Mode to School
(2013)
Schabus, Stefan; Tomintz, Melanie N.; Rigby, Jan
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Nowadays, the amount of physical activity undertaken by children of school age is decreasing. This is a major concern, as it is linked with growing levels of obesity. This puts children at risk of a number of subsequent health conditions, particularly diabetes. This paper analyses the influence of the school environment on children's physical activity. The travel mode to school and the distance each student travels to school are taken into account. The analysis draws upon a study carried out in a large number of schools in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) over the course of 3 years, the Children's Sport Participation and Physical Activity (CSPPA) Study. By combining the spatial distribution of the students' homes and information about the school environment, it was possible to analyse on walking and cycling time by calculating service areas. The results of the analysis illustrate that the distance has an influence on physical activity because students living within 2.4 k...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/12802/
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Time Perspective and All-Cause Mortality: Evidence From the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
(2019)
Daly, Michael; Hall, Peter; Allan, Julia L.
Time Perspective and All-Cause Mortality: Evidence From the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
(2019)
Daly, Michael; Hall, Peter; Allan, Julia L.
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Background: Long-term future thinking has been associated with a range of favorable health behaviors. However, it is currently unclear whether this translates into an effect on morbidity and mortality. Purpose The goal of this study was to study the relationship between time perspective and all-cause mortality and to examine the role of health behavior in explaining this association. Methods: Participants (N = 9,949) aged 50 and over from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, a representative cohort of older English adults, estimated the length of their time horizon for financial planning (time perspective). Two thousand ninety-two deaths were recorded over a 9-year follow-up period (2002/2003– 2012). Smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption were examined as factors that may underlie the time perspective–mortality link. Results: Our prospective survival analyses showed that those who tend to plan for longer periods experienced a significantly reduced risk of all-cau...
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/13606/
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Web-based physical activity interventions for older adults: a review
(2015)
Mohadis, Hazwani Mohd; Ali, Nazlena Mohamad; Shahar, Susana; Smeaton, Alan F.
Web-based physical activity interventions for older adults: a review
(2015)
Mohadis, Hazwani Mohd; Ali, Nazlena Mohamad; Shahar, Susana; Smeaton, Alan F.
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Most web-based physical activity interventions were built based on the principles of universal design but may have overlooked age-related impairments experienced by older adults. Thus, it is important to know how successful such web-based interventions are in enhancing older adults’ physical activity levels despite these shortcomings. The objective of this study is to review published literature regarding interactive web-based interventions promoting physical activity among older adults. EBSCOhost, ISI Web of Science and ScienceDirect databases were searched to identify relevant peer-reviewed papers. Results were summarized in a qualitative way. We included 15 papers reporting on web-based interventions with physical activity components. Ten and two studies respectively indicated positive and negative outcomes, while the outcomes of the remaining three studies are unclear. Despite the fact that computer illiteracy and age-related impairments can both be experienced, there is prelimi...
http://doras.dcu.ie/20896/
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What is PE? Sport, education and society
(2011)
Coulter, Maura; Ní Chróinín, Déirdre
What is PE? Sport, education and society
(2011)
Coulter, Maura; Ní Chróinín, Déirdre
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Physical education is a socially constructed activity that forms one component of a wider physical culture that includes sport and health/physical activity (Kirk, 1999, Lake, 2001a: 69, Penney, 1998). The terms sport and physical education are often used interchangeably in school contexts, where sport and health continue to shape what is understood by the term physical education (Capel & Blair, 2007). This study explores discourses shaping pre-service primary teachers’ understandings of the nature and purposes of physical education within an Irish context and the relationship between these understandings. A ten minute writing task (Pike, 2006) prompted by the question ‘what is physical education?’ was completed by a sample of pre-service teachers (n=544, age range 18-46, 8.8% male) from two colleges of education, prior to the physical education component of their teacher education programme. Content analysis involved an initial text frequency search to create categories which we...
http://doras.dcu.ie/21488/
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