Grant: Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships
University of British Columbia
$105,000.00
Exploring factors associated with physical activity and sport participation in youth during the transition to secondary school
FY 2021-22
Summary
Less than 10% of children and teens across Canada - and less than 20% globally - get enough physical activity, putting them at risk for significant lifelong health issues. Children and teens who are physically active reap benefits for physical, mental and social health, yet up to 75% of youth drop out of sport and physical activity during their teenage years. Girls are affected by this decline more than boys. The shift from elementary to secondary school is a critical time of change, and many factors at home (i.e., parental support, co-participation), school (i.e., access to physical education, sports teams), and with peers influence these behaviour changes. To better understand how these factors influence changes in physical activity and sport as youth move into secondary school, this study will survey and interview youth in grades 7 and 8, and their parents to capture their insights and experiences during this critical developmental time.
Department
Program
Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Recipient
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
459047
Name
Sauve Karen A
Region
British Columbia
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Instname2
Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Theme2
Social / Cultural / Environmental / Population Health
Prcname2
Doctoral Research Awards - B
Projecttitle
Exploring factors associated with physical activity and sport participation in youth during the transition to secondary school
Programtype2
Studentship Programs
Orgnameinp2
University of British Columbia
Cihramount2
$105,000
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Keyworddelim
Adolescence; Child And Youth; Health Policy; Health Promotion; Mixed Methods; Physical Activity; Public Health; Sport Participation
Abstract
Less than 10% of children and teens across Canada - and less than 20% globally - get enough physical activity, putting them at risk for significant lifelong health issues. Children and teens who are physically active reap benefits for physical, mental and social health, yet up to 75% of youth drop out of sport and physical activity during their teenage years. Girls are affected by this decline more than boys. The shift from elementary to secondary school is a critical time of change, and many factors at home (i.e., parental support, co-participation), school (i.e., access to physical education, sports teams), and with peers influence these behaviour changes. To better understand how these factors influence changes in physical activity and sport as youth move into secondary school, this study will survey and interview youth in grades 7 and 8, and their parents to capture their insights and experiences during this critical developmental time.
Competitiondate
202111
Approvedterm2
3 yrs 0 mth
Pinamesdelim
Sauve, Karen A
Approvedterm
3 ans 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $105,000~ $0~
