Content Analysis and Comparison of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Based on ICF-CY
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.09.001
- VernacularTitle:基于ICF-CY儿童青少年身体活动指南的内容分析与比较
- Author:
Jing-yuan JIANG
1
;
An-qiao LI
2
;
Fu-bing QIU
3
;
Gang WANG
1
;
Qin-wen GU
1
;
Jian-rong XU
1
;
Guo-xiang WANG
1
;
Jian YANG
4
;
Zhuo-ying QIU
2
;
Di CHEN
2
Author Information
1. School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Exercise Rehabilitation Research Center, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215021, China
2. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China
3. ShenZhen University Department of Physical Education， Shenzhen， Guangdong 518060, China
4. Key Laboratory of Health Evaluation and Sport Intervention of Ministry of Education, School of Sport and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version;
children and youth;
physical activity guideline;
content analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2020;26(9):993-1004
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To analyze and compare the policies and theoretical fundamental, the categories and amount of activities, benefits and influential factors of international and national physical activity guidelines for children, to provide theoretical and method guidance for the development and implementation of relevant guidelines. Methods:Six guidelines of physical activity for children issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), China, United States, Australia and Canada (2 sets) were included, analyzed and coded using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY). The policy background, theories, evidence-based methods, recommended activities, activity volume, benefits and influential factors of the guidelines were discussed. Results:There were relevant backgrounds of health policies and theoretical fundamentals for the development of these guidelines. The recommended categories of physical activities involved the activities of fitness, skills and sports. The amount of activity all the guidelines recommended was at least 60 minutes of moderate to high intensity activity per day, and vigorous-intensity or musculoskeletal enhancement activities at least three times a week. Physical activities had benefit for children in the fields of development and maxima of functioning, promotion of activities and participation, formation of good habits of life, establishment of healthy lifestyles, and improvement of the relevant environmental factors. Conclusion:It is useful to analyze and compare the contents of guidelines of physical activities for children using framework, terminology and coding systems of ICF-CY. Both international and national guidelines of physical activity for children are developed in relevant health policies backgrounds and health-related theories. There are three types of physical activity for children aligning to ICF-CY: fitness, skills and sports. All guidelines recommended moderate to high level intensity of activity. Children can gain from physical activities for the development of exercise habits and active lifestyles. Accessible environments are recommended, including Products and Technology, Natural Environment and Human-Made Changes to Environment, Support and Relationships, Attitudes, and Services, Systems and Policies.
