Feasibility of SHARK: a physical activity skill-development program for overweight and obese children.

Full Abstract

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a community-based physical activity motor development program, called SHARK, among overweight and obese children. Thirteen overweight or obese children aged 8-12 years were recruited to the 10-week program from the Illawarra region of NSW, Australia. Measures at baseline, post-treatment and 9-month follow-up included BMI, motor development, perceived competence, objectively measured physical activity and performance of an activity of daily living. At post-treatment and follow-up motor development, perceived athletic competence and perceived global self-worth had significantly increased. Although recorded minutes in moderate-to-vigorous activity significantly declined at post-treatment and follow-up, activity daily counts did not. The results indicate that community-based activity programs designed to improve the motor development and perceived competence of overweight and obese children are feasible and may have important and sustainable benefits. However, a larger sample size and a comparison group are required to determine whether this approach can impact on activity levels and weight status.

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Author information

Author/s: Cliff, Dylan P (DP); Wilson, Amy (A); Okely, Anthony D (AD); Mickle, Karen J (KJ); Steele, Julie R (JR);

Affiliation: Child Obesity Research Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia; Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of science and medicine in sport / Sports Medicine Australia (J Sci Med Sport), published in Australia. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Aug; vol 10 (issue 4) : pp 263-7

Dates: Created 2007/06/04; Completed 2007/09/13;

PMID: 16911874, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Child
Exercise - physiology; psychology
Female
Humans
Male

Motor Activity - physiology
Motor Skills - physiology
Obesity - psychology; therapy
Pilot Projects
Self Concept

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