Youth PA

Will you play with me? Changes in frequency of active play with social network for Mexican-heritage children participating in a father-focused health program

BACKGROUND and PURPOSE Child physical activity (PA) and active play are beneficial for physical, mental, and emotional health; however, …

Apr 8, 2021 Virtual ALC 2021

Prochnow, T, Umstattd Meyer, MR, Gomez, L, Sharkey, J

Differences in active play networks and self-reported physical activity among children at summer care programs

BACKGROUND and PURPOSE Despite many health benefits, children engage in significantly less physical activity (PA) in summer with noted …

Apr 7, 2021 Virtual ALC 2021

Prochnow, T, Patterson, MS, Umstattd Meyer, MR

Sport participation associations with child friend selection and physical activity while at summer care programs

Child physical activity (PA) declines during summer reducing PA-related health benefits. Summer care programs (e.g., Boys & Girls …

Prochnow, T, Patterson, MS, Meyer, AR, Umstattd Meyer, MR

Examining the use of a Facebook group to share COVID related child physical activity information

Purpose: Social media is an important form of communication because of its vast reach. Understanding what communication types are most …

Mar 11, 2021 Virtual

Edmeade, J, Prochnow, T, Ross, A

Real-Time Video Scan Method for Community Partner Use to Inform Play Streets Implementation

System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) can provide accurate assessment of physical activity; however, the …

Prochnow, T, Umstattd Meyer, MR, Bridges Hamilton, CN, Pollack Porter, KM

Real-Time Video Scan Method for Community Partner Use to Inform Play Streets Implementation

Active play network influences on physical activity among children living in south Texas colonias

Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for child health; however, few children meet PA guidelines. Social relationships impact child PA …

Prochnow, T, Umstattd Meyer, MR, Patterson, MS, Gomez, L, Trost, S, Sharkey, J

Differences in child physical activity levels at rural Play Streets due to activity type and sex

Children are significantly less active during summer months and rural children may face unique barriers to engaging in physical …

Prochnow, T, Umstattd Meyer, MR, Bridges, CN, Pollack Porter, KM

Adolescent physical activity, self-efficacy, and friendships at summer care programs

Introduction and Objectives Many adolescents attain significantly less physical activity (PA) in the summer. Summer care programs …

Oct 26, 2020 Virtually

Prochnow, T, Patterson, MS, Bridges Hamilton, CN, Delgado, H, Umstattd Meyer, MR

Associations between child play networks, sedentary time, and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity in Mexican-heritage Colonias

Background Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for child health; however, few children meet PA guidelines. Social relationships impact …

Oct 26, 2020 Virtually

Prochnow, T, Patterson, MS, Delgado, H, Sharkey, J, Umstattd Meyer, MR

A social network analysis approach to group and individual perceptions of child physical activity

Child physical activity (PA) is influenced by social environment. Self-perception and perception of others’ behaviors may impact health …

Prochnow, T, Patterson, MS, Umstattd Meyer, MR