Active play exercise intervention in children with asthma: a PILOT STUDY
T Westergren, L Fegran, T Nilsen, K Haraldstad… - BMJ open, 2016 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Increased physical activity (PA) may be beneficial for children with asthma.
Knowledge about how to intervene and encourage children with asthma to be physically
active is required. In the present study, we aimed to pilot a 6-week exercise intervention
designed as active play and examine attendance rate, exercise intensity and children9s
perceptions of participating. Methods 6 children with asthma (4 boys, 2 girls) aged 10–12
years, participated in 60 min of active play exercise twice weekly. A mixed-methods design …
Knowledge about how to intervene and encourage children with asthma to be physically
active is required. In the present study, we aimed to pilot a 6-week exercise intervention
designed as active play and examine attendance rate, exercise intensity and children9s
perceptions of participating. Methods 6 children with asthma (4 boys, 2 girls) aged 10–12
years, participated in 60 min of active play exercise twice weekly. A mixed-methods design …