《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2020, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (9): 993-1004.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.09.001

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Content Analysis and Comparison of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Based on ICF-CY

JIANG Jing-yuan1,LI An-qiao2,QIU Fu-bing3,WANG Gang1,GU Qin-wen1,XU Jian-rong1,WANG Guo-xiang1,2,4(),YANG Jian5,QIU Zhuo-ying2,4,6,7(),CHEN Di2,4,6,7   

  1. 1. School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Exercise Rehabilitation Research Center, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215021, China
    2. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China
    3. ShenZhen University Department of Physical Education, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
    4. WHO-FIC Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
    5. Key Laboratory of Health Evaluation and Sport Intervention of Ministry of Education, School of Sport and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    6. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
    7. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2020-08-25 Revised:2020-09-01 Published:2020-09-25 Online:2020-09-24
  • Contact: WANG Guo-xiang,QIU Zhuo-ying E-mail:kwang63@163.com;Qiuhong100@yahoo.com
  • Supported by:
    National Social Science Fund of China(19BTY125);National Special Fund Projects of Basic Research of Public Benefits for Institutes at Central Governmental Level (Leading Project of Major Scientic Research)(2018CZ-4)

Abstract:

Objective To analyze and compare the policies and theoretical fundamental, the categories and amount of activities, benefits and influential factors of international and national physical activity guidelines for children, to provide theoretical and method guidance for the development and implementation of relevant guidelines.
Methods Six guidelines of physical activity for children issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), China, United States, Australia and Canada (2 sets) were included, analyzed and coded using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY). The policy background, theories, evidence-based methods, recommended activities, activity volume, benefits and influential factors of the guidelines were discussed.
Results There were relevant backgrounds of health policies and theoretical fundamentals for the development of these guidelines. The recommended categories of physical activities involved the activities of fitness, skills and sports. The amount of activity all the guidelines recommended was at least 60 minutes of moderate to high intensity activity per day, and vigorous-intensity or musculoskeletal enhancement activities at least three times a week. Physical activities had benefit for children in the fields of development and maxima of functioning, promotion of activities and participation, formation of good habits of life, establishment of healthy lifestyles, and improvement of the relevant environmental factors.
Conclusion It is useful to analyze and compare the contents of guidelines of physical activities for children using framework, terminology and coding systems of ICF-CY. Both international and national guidelines of physical activity for children are developed in relevant health policies backgrounds and health-related theories. There are three types of physical activity for children aligning to ICF-CY: fitness, skills and sports. All guidelines recommended moderate to high level intensity of activity. Children can gain from physical activities for the development of exercise habits and active lifestyles. Accessible environments are recommended, including Products and Technology, Natural Environment and Human-Made Changes to Environment, Support and Relationships, Attitudes, and Services, Systems and Policies.

Key words: International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version, children and youth, physical activity guideline, content analysis