Aerobic and strength exercises for youngsters aged 12 to 15: what do parents think?

BMC Public Health

Research Article

Stef P. J. Kremers¹  Ester F. C. Sleddens¹  Guy Plasqui²  Gill A. ten Hoor³  Annemie M. W. J. Schols⁴  Gerjo Kok⁵ 

[1] Department of Health Promotion, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands;Department of Human Biology, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands;Department of Human Biology, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands;Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands;Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands;Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands;

关键词: Resistance exercise;    Adolescents;    Attitude;    Parenting;    Physical activity;    Intervention development;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12889-015-2328-7

 received in 2015-06-24, accepted in 2015-09-22,  发布年份 2015

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundAlthough strength exercises evidently have both physiological and psychological health benefits across all ages, they are erroneously considered to adversely affect health status in youngsters. The aim of this study was to examine parental attitudes towards their child’s physical activity in general, as well as aerobic and strength exercises in particular.MethodsIn total, 314 parents from an online panel representative of the Dutch population completed an online survey about their own physical activity and that of their child (12–15 years old). The study also explored reasons for non-participation, and attitudes about the parents’ own and their child’s physical activity level.ResultsParents consistently reported a positive attitude towards aerobic exercises, but a less positive attitude regarding strength exercises. Parents were more likely to indicate that their child was not allowed to participate in strength exercises (29.6 %) than aerobic exercises (4.0 %). They thought that strength exercises could interfere with optimal physical development.ConclusionsThis study consistently shows that parents have a positive attitude towards aerobic exercises, but a less positive attitude regarding strength exercises. We suggest testing interventions to increase parental understanding of the advantages of and possibilities for (e.g., facilities) strength training on their child’s health.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© ten Hoor et al. 2015