Physical activity in the lives of Hong Kong Chinese children

Physical activity in the lives of Hong Kong Chinese children

• Ha, Amy S. Dept of Sports Science and Physical Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Macdonald, Doune School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, QLD, Australia
• Pang, Bonnie O. H. School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, QLD, Australia

Sport, Education and Society, 15(3), 331-346, 2010

Routledge

2010

• N Students & Student Services
  • NM Student Life & Leisure Activities, Summer Activities; Peer Groups

Physical Activities Foreign Countries Geographic Location Children Adolescents Elementary Secondary Education Student Attitudes Parent Attitudes Evaluation Methods Life Style

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Secondary Education
• Post-Secondary Education

To understand the physical activity culture in the lives of Hong Kong Chinese children and their parents, 48 young people between the ages 9 and 16 and their parents, with different socio-economic backgrounds and geographical locations, were interviewed for this study. By applying Confucianism and postcolonialism, this study aimed to investigate the meaning of physical activity in the lives of Hong Kong children and their parents. The results showed that parents value physical activity as a factor which contributes to their children's well-being and provides balance to their life. There were differences though, in this attitude, for different age groups. Junior students (aged 9-12) expressed their interest in physical activities. However, older students (12 or above) in secondary school, think or are told that academic study is the most important aspect of their life and that physical activities are not a priority. When examining parents' and children's involvement in physical activity, the barriers to the parents' involvement in their children's physical activities included lack of time and a habitual sedentary lifestyle at home.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 13573322

• 10.1080/13573322.2010.493313

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2010-12-24