Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study
This study investigated the combined impact of family dynamics and school environments on physical activity levels in children aged 3–9 years across distinct segments of the school day. Conducted as part of the FAMIPASS project in the Czech Republic, the study collected data in 2022 and 2023 from 50...
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| author | Michal Vorlíček Jan Dygrýn David Janda Jaroslava Voráčová Scott Duncan Erik Sigmund Dagmar Sigmundová |
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| description | This study investigated the combined impact of family dynamics and school environments on physical activity levels in children aged 3–9 years across distinct segments of the school day. Conducted as part of the FAMIPASS project in the Czech Republic, the study collected data in 2022 and 2023 from 502 families affiliated with 36 preschools and primary schools. The device-based monitoring of movement behaviors in children and their parents was conducted over a one-week period using ActiGraph accelerometers, complemented by detailed family questionnaires. Regression analysis revealed that parental physical activity, BMI, and education level significantly influenced children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, with educated parents more likely to raise active children. Active transport to school emerged as a key factor associated with higher child activity levels specifically in the time segment before school. This research underscores the role of family and school as critical arenas for promoting health and physical activity. These insights highlight the need for integrated family-school strategies to foster healthy activity habits in children, thereby laying the groundwork for a more active generation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-515c43912dc445e5a9fa930b60775a5d2025-02-07T06:49:55ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-02-01710.3389/fspor.2025.15303981530398Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS studyMichal Vorlíček0Jan Dygrýn1David Janda2Jaroslava Voráčová3Scott Duncan4Erik Sigmund5Dagmar Sigmundová6Institute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, CzechiaInstitute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, CzechiaDepartment of Natural Sciences in Kinanthropology, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, CzechiaDepartment of Social Sciences in Kinanthropology, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, CzechiaHuman Potential Centre, School of Sport and Recreation, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New ZealandInstitute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, CzechiaInstitute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, CzechiaThis study investigated the combined impact of family dynamics and school environments on physical activity levels in children aged 3–9 years across distinct segments of the school day. Conducted as part of the FAMIPASS project in the Czech Republic, the study collected data in 2022 and 2023 from 502 families affiliated with 36 preschools and primary schools. The device-based monitoring of movement behaviors in children and their parents was conducted over a one-week period using ActiGraph accelerometers, complemented by detailed family questionnaires. Regression analysis revealed that parental physical activity, BMI, and education level significantly influenced children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, with educated parents more likely to raise active children. Active transport to school emerged as a key factor associated with higher child activity levels specifically in the time segment before school. This research underscores the role of family and school as critical arenas for promoting health and physical activity. These insights highlight the need for integrated family-school strategies to foster healthy activity habits in children, thereby laying the groundwork for a more active generation.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1530398/fullmovement behaviorsrecommendations for physical activityaccelerometryfamily characteristicschildpreschool |
| spellingShingle | Michal Vorlíček Jan Dygrýn David Janda Jaroslava Voráčová Scott Duncan Erik Sigmund Dagmar Sigmundová Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study Frontiers in Sports and Active Living movement behaviors recommendations for physical activity accelerometry family characteristics child preschool |
| title | Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study |
| title_full | Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study |
| title_fullStr | Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study |
| title_short | Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study |
| title_sort | raising active children how family and school shape health promoting physical activity findings from the famipass study |
| topic | movement behaviors recommendations for physical activity accelerometry family characteristics child preschool |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1530398/full |
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