Physical Education and Its Importance to Physical Activity, Vegetable Consumption and Thriving in High School Students in Norway
Earlier research indicates that physical education (PE) in school is associated with positive outcomes (e.g., healthy lifestyle, psychological well-being, and academic performance). Research assessing associations with resilience and thriving indicators, such as the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development...
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| description | Earlier research indicates that physical education (PE) in school is associated with positive outcomes (e.g., healthy lifestyle, psychological well-being, and academic performance). Research assessing associations with resilience and thriving indicators, such as the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development (PYD; <i>competence</i>, <i>confidence</i>, <i>character</i>, <i>caring</i>, and <i>connection</i>) is limited and more so in the Norwegian context. The aim of the present study was to investigate associations between PE grade (reflecting students’ effort in theoretical and practical aspects of the subject) and the 5Cs as well as healthy behaviors (physical activity (PA), fruit and vegetable consumption), using cross-sectional data collected from 220 high school students in Norway (<i>M<sub>age</sub></i> = 17.30 years old, SD = 1.12; 52% males). Results from structural equation modelling indicated positive associations between PE grade and four of the 5Cs (<i>competence</i>, <i>confidence</i>, <i>caring</i>, and <i>connection</i>; standardized coefficient: 0.22–0.60, <i>p <</i> 0.05) while in logistic regressions, a unit increase in PE grade was associated with higher likelihood of engaging in PA and vegetable consumption (OR = 1.94; 95% CI = 1.18–3.18 and OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.08–2.63, respectively). These significant findings suggest the need for policies and programs that can support effective planning and implementation of PE curriculum. However, further research is needed to probe into the role of PE on youth health and development with representative samples and longitudinal designs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-92ecc8ce22974ec08465e474c022cad32023-11-23T09:57:38ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432021-12-011312443210.3390/nu13124432Physical Education and Its Importance to Physical Activity, Vegetable Consumption and Thriving in High School Students in NorwayNora Wiium0Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, NorwayEarlier research indicates that physical education (PE) in school is associated with positive outcomes (e.g., healthy lifestyle, psychological well-being, and academic performance). Research assessing associations with resilience and thriving indicators, such as the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development (PYD; <i>competence</i>, <i>confidence</i>, <i>character</i>, <i>caring</i>, and <i>connection</i>) is limited and more so in the Norwegian context. The aim of the present study was to investigate associations between PE grade (reflecting students’ effort in theoretical and practical aspects of the subject) and the 5Cs as well as healthy behaviors (physical activity (PA), fruit and vegetable consumption), using cross-sectional data collected from 220 high school students in Norway (<i>M<sub>age</sub></i> = 17.30 years old, SD = 1.12; 52% males). Results from structural equation modelling indicated positive associations between PE grade and four of the 5Cs (<i>competence</i>, <i>confidence</i>, <i>caring</i>, and <i>connection</i>; standardized coefficient: 0.22–0.60, <i>p <</i> 0.05) while in logistic regressions, a unit increase in PE grade was associated with higher likelihood of engaging in PA and vegetable consumption (OR = 1.94; 95% CI = 1.18–3.18 and OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.08–2.63, respectively). These significant findings suggest the need for policies and programs that can support effective planning and implementation of PE curriculum. However, further research is needed to probe into the role of PE on youth health and development with representative samples and longitudinal designs.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4432physical education5Cs of PYDhealthy behaviorshigh school studentsNorway |
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| title | Physical Education and Its Importance to Physical Activity, Vegetable Consumption and Thriving in High School Students in Norway |
| title_full | Physical Education and Its Importance to Physical Activity, Vegetable Consumption and Thriving in High School Students in Norway |
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| title_short | Physical Education and Its Importance to Physical Activity, Vegetable Consumption and Thriving in High School Students in Norway |
| title_sort | physical education and its importance to physical activity vegetable consumption and thriving in high school students in norway |
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