Obesity Prevention Environment: Is it Time to Empower Educators and Remobilize Schools in the Post-COVID-19 Period?

Baker, Julien S.; Liang, Wei; Jiao, Jiao; Quach, Binh; Dutheil, Frédéric; Gao, Yang

doi:10.5334/paah.92

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“…The novel COVID-19 pandemic has continued for more than 2 years, substantially influencing the world, especially the education domain (Pokhrel & Chhetri, 2021 ). The pandemic has led to total closure of schools in more than 200 countries globally with more than 94% of the total number of enrolled students in these countries temporarily forced out of the school environment (Baker et al, 2021 ; Pokhrel & Chhetri, 2021 ; UNESCO, 2020 ). As a result of school closures and social distancing policy, the implementation of curriculums particularly for those that highlight the learner interaction and involvement e.g., physical education theory (PET) curriculum (Varea et al, 2020 ), were considerably challenged.…”

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Development and students’ evaluation of a blended online and offline pedagogy for physical education theory curriculum in China during the COVID-19 pandemic

Liu

Zhu

Duan

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The outbreak and continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the implementation of physical education theory (PET) curriculums among global colleges and universities. This study aimed to describe the design and students’ evaluation of a blended “Sports Multimedia Courseware Design” course among Chinese university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using information communication technologies, a 4-month blended course was developed, which consisted of 36 credits (18-credit online self-learning + 18-credit offline group-learning). A total of 1300 Chinese university students who majored in physical education, completed the blended course from Mar to Jun 2020, among which 238 (69.75% males; 21 ± 1.2 years) were randomly recruited to evaluate the course in terms of three aspects: (1) online self-learning, (2) offline group-learning, and (3) overall learning outcomes. A descriptive analysis was conducted using the IBM SPSS 27.0. Students’ overall positive evaluation supported a successful development and implementation of the blended course. Over 90% of students fulfilled the learning tasks and satisfied with the online learning resources. About 83% of students indicated high levels of autonomous motivation and engagement in online self-learning. Approximately 88% of students showed positive attitudes to the offline group-learning content, while the participation rate (60%) was relatively lower than of the online self-learning. Over 50% of the students indicated self-improvements in diverse aspects after attending the blended course. Blended online and offline pedagogy shows apparent promise in delivering the PET course among Chinese university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further application and comprehensive evaluation are warranted in the future.

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Development and students’ evaluation of a blended online and offline pedagogy for physical education theory curriculum in China during the COVID-19 pandemic

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“…have failed, and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. [7] Homoeopathic management A totality of symptoms was formed after reviewing all the articles being published during post COVID period from 2020 to 2022 [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] on increasing cases of childhood obesity, its risk factors, obesogenic environment and the comorbidities.  Tendency to grow fat [23]  Much concerned about his fate.…”

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Childhood obesity: Rising cases of obesity in post COVID era

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2023

Int. J. Homoeopathic Sci.

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The most significant public health issue faced by the 21st century is prevalence of Childhood obesity. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift towards a new normal, children have been facing the challenge of dealing with overweight and childhood obesity. Disruptions to their regular routines have resulted in more screen time and a tendency to opt for unhealthy snacks instead of nutritious meals. This has led to a significant rise in obesity among children & in turn has increased the incidence of endocrine diseases like diabetes mellitus, disorders of thyroid gland and precocious puberty. In order to achieve lasting improvements in a child's eating habits and overall lifestyle, it is necessary to employ a multifaceted approach that addresses their mental wellness as well as the prevention and treatment of any associated complications. This review article addresses different multidimensional approach with Homoeopathic remedies for bringing in control of increasing cases of childhood obesity in post COVID 19 era.

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“…Despite increasing concern and awareness, the prevalence of childhood obesity remained high [ 2 ]. Globally, over 340 million children and adolescents were estimated to be overweight and obese in 2016, with an approximately tenfold increase since 1975 [ 3 , 4 ]. In China, the rate of overweight and obesity in children aged 6–17 years was around 19% in 2020, with an increase of 0.5% every year since 2015 [ 5 ].…”

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Relationship of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors with Weight Status and Body Composition in Chinese Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Zhou

Liang

et al. 2022

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24 h movement behaviors, specifically physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and sleep, play a crucial role in the prevention and intervention of childhood obesity. This study aimed to examine the association of 24 h movement behaviors with weight status and body composition among Chinese primary school children. Using a random stratified sampling, 978 eligible participants (9.1 ± 1.4 years, 53.2% boys) were recruited from 1 May to 15 July 2021. Demographics included children’s age, gender, grade, parents’ education level, and household income. Movement behaviors were measured by validated self-reported scales. Weight status and body composition (percent of body fat, PBF; fat-free mass, FFM; skeletal muscle mass, SMM) were measured objectively. Results indicated that participants who were younger, boys, and at lower grade showed higher guidelines adherence. PA was inversely associated with PBF, while screen time (ST) was positively associated with overweight/obesity risk and FFM. Sleep showed no association with any health indicators. Meeting the behavioral guidelines was associated with better weight status and lower PBF, yet not with FFM and SMM. Interventions to improve the Children’s weight status and PBF should involve enhancing their overall movement behaviors and considering their demographic differences. More research on examining the association of movement guidelines adherence with body composition indicators is needed.

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Obesity Prevention Environment: Is it Time to Empower Educators and Remobilize Schools in the Post-COVID-19 Period?

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Development and students’ evaluation of a blended online and offline pedagogy for physical education theory curriculum in China during the COVID-19 pandemic

Development and students’ evaluation of a blended online and offline pedagogy for physical education theory curriculum in China during the COVID-19 pandemic

Childhood obesity: Rising cases of obesity in post COVID era

Relationship of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors with Weight Status and Body Composition in Chinese Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

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