All in the family: What works and what does not when promoting parental support of youth physical activity

Keynote Presentation

Authors

  • Ryan E. Rhodes University of Victoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.371

Keywords:

Family, Sedentary Behaviour

Abstract

Summary of Keynote Address: Families who participate in regular physical activity reap considerable health, well-being, and family function benefits. Unfortunately, few children or their parents are participating in sufficient physical activity to reap these benefits, establishing the need for greater promotion efforts. This keynote will overview the evidence for parental support of child physical activity in the context of complex family systems. Educational vs. self-regulatory approaches to parental support promotion are compared using current observational and experimental evidence. The need for a multi-disciplinary approach to family physical activity promotion is emphasized with consideration of multiple family stakeholders (such as engaging fathers and grandparents), greater attention to modern family structures (such as shared parenting), and reflexive interventions (habit, identity, affective response) in complex systems. 

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Rhodes, R. (2021). All in the family: What works and what does not when promoting parental support of youth physical activity: Keynote Presentation. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.371

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