• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.101-109
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• 2011

The purpose of this article is to introduce the Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) physical education curriculum. SPARK is a model for health-related, research-based and evidence-based physical education programs in the United States. The outcome of school physical education can relate to public health, but there exists few evidence-based physical education programs reporting health-related variables. School physical education can provide more opportunities for children and adolescents to be physically active and to learn more about healthy lifestyles. However, physical education programs have been cut and eliminated due to lack of funding in the U.S. as in South Korea. Although facing these problems, SPARK programs have been implemented in over 50% of schools, after school programs and coordinated school health programs in the U.S. This article reviewed: (a) background information of the SPARK program, (b) examples of effective interventions, and (c) methods of dissemination to schools nationally in the U.S. The methods showed in SPARK may use as a model for researching, developing and implementing new physical education(PE) program and after school programs in Korea.

• 수산해양교육연구
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.198-209
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to test effects of traditional play based physical activity program on social competence. To obtain this purpose, the following research hypotheses were established. First, experimental group will show higher level of social activity than control group. Second, experimental group will show higher level of stability than control group. Third, experimental group will show higher level of cooperation than control group. Fourth, experimental group will show higher level of hypersensitiveness than control group. Forty eight four year children participated in this study. Iowa Social Competency Scale(Preschool Form) was used to measure children's social competence. Collected data were analyzed using t-test and analysis of covariance. The results of this study showed that program was effective in improving children's socal competence. These results were discussed in relation to previous study. Finally research questions for future study were suggested with comment on limitations of this study.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2007

Objectives : According to Rowe and Kahn (1998), successful aging is the combination of a low probability of disease, high functioning, and active engagement with life. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between active engagement with life and functioning among the community-dwelling elderly. Methods : Data were collected from Wave 2 of the Suwon Longitudinal Aging Study (SLAS), consisting of a sample of 645 persons aged 65 and older living in the community. A social activity checklist and social support inventory were used as measures of engagement with life, along with the Physical Functioning (PF) scale as a measure of functioning. The effects of social support and social activity on physical functioning, taking into account the covariates, were analyzed by hierarchical linear regression analysis. Results : Maintenance of social activity and social support were significantly associated with higher physical function, after adjusting for sociodemographic and health-related covariates. Social support appeared to be more prominent than social activity in predicting physical functioning. Conclusions : Social support and social activity are potentially modifiable factors associated with physical function in older persons. Studies examining the role social engagement may play in preventing disability are warranted.

• 대한암한의학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.27-38
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• 2012

Objective : To present an overview of current reports and guidelines of physical activity and exercise intervention for cancer survivors Methods : We searched Pubmed for the related studies such as randomized controlled trials and observational studies, as well as published guidelines or recommendations for exercise intervention. Results : Physical activity and exercise intervention is considered safe and effective for most cancer survivors. According to the guidelines, patients with peripheral neuropathy, musculoskeletal disorder, or those who are at risk of fracture, should undergo proper medical assessment before starting exercise intervention. Also, patients with bone metastasis, thrombocytopenia, symptomatic anemia, or acute infection may fall into one of the contraindications of exercise intervention. Conclusions : Physical activity and exercise intervention may play a major role in improving physical functioning, quality of life, or treatment-related symptoms of cancer survivors. It is necessary to recognize the benefits and precautions of exercise in caring cancer patients.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.775-794
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• 2010

This study is to provided a basic model to encourage environment and outdoor play programs. The study was based on the analyses of actual activities performed in two child care centers in Daejeon area and the way in which the programs for outdoor play were related to the environment of the centers. Data were collected through 'The Daily Report of the Outdoor Play Programs: Plan and Evaluation' paper conducted at each center performed from 2007 to 2009. Following Mockwha Choi et al., (2007), the play observed and described by teachers was analyzed to classify play areas and play activities within each area. The places, equipment and, playthings using in each play period were also examined as well as the limitation and inspiration caused by the environment. The results of the study are as follows: 1) Empty and unfilled space tended to generate more types of non-structural play and role-pretend play 2)Adventurous play was rarely observed. More thoughtfully designed physical environments need to be provided for children to experience challenge and adventure through physical activities 3) Outdoor play environment should be suitable for the overall developments of infants and toddlers depending on their activities. A child care specialist should support the design such environment 4) Naturally, the programs of outdoor play will not be identical for all child care centers. Rather, they should go along with the programmatic characters and environmental attributes of each center. Therefore the awareness of teachers and parents as to the importance of must realize of outdoor play should be further increased.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.162-176
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• 2016

숲공간에서의 경험과 놀이가 유아의 성장과 발달에 효과적으로 작용하는 것으로 밝혀지면서, 최근 숲활동공간에 대한 연구와 관련 조성사업이 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 그러나 많은 연구들이 숲활동의 효과를 중심으로 하고 있어, 숲활동을 위한 공간설계에 적용하기에는 한계가 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 숲활동공간의 물리적 환경특성이 유아놀이행태와 유아발달 과정에 미치는 영향을 파악하여, 숲활동공간 설계 시 적용할 수 있는 근거를 제공하고자 한다. 연구방법으로는 우선 유아발달과정의 지표인 인지 사회놀이를 유아의 놀이행태유형으로 선정하고, 숲활동공간은 놀이시설공간과 숲속공간으로 구분하였다. 각 공간의 환경특성으로는 놀이시설공간의 경우, 놀이영역과 포장재, 숲속공간의 교목 및 관목밀도, 경사, 포장재, 자연낱개재료로 선정하였다. 환경조사와 행태관찰조사를 바탕으로 만 4, 5세 유아들이 각 공간에서 보이는 놀이행태의 유형과 발생빈도를 조사분석하였다. 연구결과, 1) 놀이시설공간에서는 시설과 모래장이 함께 있는 시설물놀이터에서 놀이행태가 높게 발생했으며, 인지 사회놀이는 기능-혼자와 기능-병행놀이가 우세하게 발현되었다. 2) 숲속공간에서는 낮은 밀도의 식재공간과 자연낱개재료가 있는 환경에서 다양한 유아놀이행태가 나타났고, 기능-집단놀이와 발달단계의 최상위인 상징-집단놀이가 높은 빈도로 나타났다. 3) 상징-집단놀이는 소밀도 이하의 교목, 10~20도 경사, 땅에 고정된 대형 그루터기의 환경특성에 더 큰 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 유아들의 놀이행태를 직접 관찰하고 분석함으로써, 유아들의 숲활동을 위한 공간조성시 적용할 수 있는 물리적 환경특성의 기준이 될 것으로 기대한다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.5207-5212
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• 2013

Background: Physical activity has been found to play a role in cancer prevention. The purpose of this matched case-control study was to investigate the association between physical activity levels, water intake, constipation and colorectal cancer (CRC). Materials and Methods: Two hundred and thirty-two patients diagnosed with CRC (125 male, 107 female) were enrolled in this case-control study. Cases were matched to 271 population controls (137 male, 134 female). Results: Drinking more than 4 cups of water daily decreased the risk of CRC by 33-42%; however, this effect was non-significant. Having constipation was found to be a significant risk factor for developing CRC with an OR=6.284 (95%CI=2.741-14.40). With reference to sedentary behavior, minimum activity (600-3000 Metabolic Equivalents Task (MET)) had 43% protection against CRC and the level of Health Enhancing Physical Activity OR was 0.58 (at 95%CI; 0.37-0.92). A significant negative association was found between CRC and physical activity levels expressed as both METs and MET-hours/week (p for trend=0.017 and 0.03, respectively). Among females, a significant trend of reduction in CRC by 62% was observed with increasing the level of physical activity expressed in MET (p for trend=0.04). Conclusions: The risk of CRC may be reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle and practicing physically activity regularly, especially among females. Consuming adequate amounts of water and healthy bowel motility could also reduce the risk of CRC.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.303-311
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• 2020

본 연구는 숲 체험 놀이 활동이 유아 학부모의 기대감과 유아의 다중지능향상에 미치는 영향력을 살펴보기 위해 A지역 소재 어린이집 유아 학부모 152명을 대상으로 구조방정식 모델을 적용하여 실증 조사하였다. 연구 결과 첫째, 유아의 숲체험 놀이 활동의 신체적, 사회적, 인지적 요인이 학부모가 유아의 안전 활동 기대감과 미세먼지 염려에 미치는 요인에 있어 신체적, 인지적 요인이 채택된 반면, 사회적 요인은 기각되었다. 둘째, 유아 숲체험 놀이 활동이 유아의 다중지능 향상에 미치는 영향에서 신체적, 사회적, 인지적 요인이 다중지능 향상의 하위 요인인 사회성에 영향을 미쳤다. 또한, 사회적, 인지적 자발성은 감수성과 창의성 향상에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 유아의 숲체험놀이 활동이 다중지능 향상에 미치는 영향에서 학부모의 기대감이 매개역할을 할 것이라는 가설 3은 유의하지 않은 것으로 나타나 기각되었다. 이와 같은 결과는 숲체험 활동의 신체적, 인지적 요인이 유아 학부모의 미세먼지 염려와 안전활동에 직접적인 영향을 받는 요인임을 확인하였으며, 그리고 사회성 요인은 유아의 어린이집 내 다양한 교육에서 충분히 습득될 수 있는 요인으로 숲체험 놀이 활동에 대한 학부모의 기대감과는 다소 거리가 있음을 시사한 것으로 평가할 수 있다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘텐츠학회 2012년도 춘계 종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.239-240
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• 2012

본 연구는 동작놀이를 통한 정신지체 아동들의 신체움직임 변화에 미치는 효과를 보기 위함이다. 특수학교 정신지체 아동 6명을 대상으로 동작놀이 프로그램을 한 달간 주1회 1시간씩 5회기를 실시하였다. 연구결과 장애의 정도에 따라 학습능력, 학습태도에서 차이는 있었지만 신체영역 중 놀이, 행동, 운동성의 능력이 발달되었으며 사회영역 중 자기감정에 따른 표현이나 자신의 긍정적인 모습과 표현활동 능력이 향상되었음을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.159-173
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to investigate the seating style of children between Korea and USA viewed from activity analysis in child-care centers. Observation and depth-interview method were used for data collection. Ninety-eight children aged from 38 to almost 62 months were observed for five minutes three times during an indoor free play period in Korea and USA in 2003 and 2004. The results of the research were as follows. There were significant differences between the postures of Korean and American children. Korean children maintained floor-seating postures longer than chair-seating and standing postures. The factors such as sex, age and physical environment influenced the children's seating style, while playing-type influenced their posture. This study will contribute to our understanding of the physical environment and children's seating style according to culture.