Addressing Physical Inactivity in Mexican Children: The Role of Parents and Their Physical Literacy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood obesity and physical inactivity rates in Mexico are among the highest in the world. While parenting is a key factor in shaping children's physical activity behavior, there is a lack of research in this area, particularly in Mexico.

Objective

This qualitative study aims to better understand aspects of parenting relevant to children's physical engagement, including what parents understand by physical activity, how engaged they are and how important they find it, that is, their physical literacy.

Methods

Seven focus group discussions were conducted with 43 caregivers of overweight primary school children. Inquiry topics included components of physical literacy (i.e., motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding, engageme

SUBMITTER: Eisenburger N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645665 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature