Quality Analysis of YouTube-Based Exercise Programs for Typically Developing Children: Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Physical activities in childhood are important. However, a lack of exercise among children and adolescents is becoming a global reality. Moreover, following the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the increase in time spent at home has led to qualitative changes, such as at-home exercises and the use of YouTube content. This study aimed to conduct qualitative assessments of YouTube-based exercise education programs, such as video content and exercise education programs. Methods: A Python-based (version 3.11.6) video data crawl of YouTube using the keywords "children + exercise", "kid + exercise", "child + physical activity", and "kid + physical activity" was conducted on 27 November 2023. Duplicate, non-English, outdated (over 5 years old), short (<60 s) or long (>

SUBMITTER: Hong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899061 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature