Results from Nigeria's 2013 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Results from Nigeria's 2013 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Physical activity (PA) promotion in children and youth is an impetus for prevention and control of NCD morbidity and mortality, but evidence is needed for effective interventions. The aim of the present paper is to summarize the results of the 2013 Nigerian Report Card on Physical Activity for child...

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Published in:Journal of physical activity & health Vol. 11 Suppl 1; p. S88
Main Authors: Akinroye, Kingsley K, Oyeyemi, Adewale L, Odukoya, Oluwakemi O, Adeniyi, Ade F, Adedoyin, Rufus A, Ojo, Olatunde S, Alawode, Damilola A, Ozomata, Ebenezer A, Awotidebe, Taofeek O
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-05-2014
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Child Welfare
Consumer Advocacy
Environment Design
Exercise
Health Policy
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Leisure Activities
Male
Motor Activity
Nigeria
Overweight - prevention & control
Play and Playthings
Program Evaluation - methods
Residence Characteristics
Sedentary Lifestyle
Sports
Nigeria
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Summary:Physical activity (PA) promotion in children and youth is an impetus for prevention and control of NCD morbidity and mortality, but evidence is needed for effective interventions. The aim of the present paper is to summarize the results of the 2013 Nigerian Report Card on Physical Activity for children and youth. The Technical Report Committee conducted a comprehensive review of available literature in Nigeria. Grades were assigned to 10 PA indicators modeled after the Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) grading system. Specific grades were assigned for several indicators: Overall Physical Activity Levels, C; Organized Sport and Physical Activity Participation, Incomplete; Active Play and Leisure, C-; Active Transportation, B; Sedentary Behaviors, F; Overweight and Obesity, B+. The following indicators were graded as INCOMPLETE: Physical Activity in School setting, Family and Peers, Community and Built Environment, and Government Strategies and Investments. PA levels of Nigerian children and youth are moderate while sedentary behaviors are high. The development of national guidelines for PA and sedentary behaviors can better inform policy and practice on healthy living among Nigerian children and youth.
ISSN:1543-5474
DOI:10.1123/jpah.2014-0181