Exploring the leisure experiences of children who are overweight and obese: parent and child perspectives

摘要: The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding the leisure experiences children who are overweight and obese aged between 6 12 years. Guided by a social–ecological framework, interviews were conducted with 15 parents or obese. Leisure education sessions parent–child pairs followed case notes from these also formed data set. Findings indicated children’s physical activity skill levels abilities, being victimized in recreation sport settings having developed mastery competence sedentary pursuits influenced behaviours. opportunities available communities, parents’ ability willingness be coparticipants care providers’ efforts support active experiences. findings highlight importance safe environments helping improve physically skills set stage for posi...