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HOW TECHNOLOGY LEADS TO LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HOW IT IS
AFFECTING OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Problems on Well-Being
Technology and Children
A generation dedicated to technology10 year olds can do fewer sit-upsLess able to hang from bars in a gymArm strength has declinedChildren in this generation are becoming
weaker, with decreased muscular abilities, and unable to do physical activities that previous generations were able to do.
Technology and Children
Children rely on technology for majority of their play
With more technology uses in children, the limited creativity and imagination is shown
Limited challenges to their bodies to achieve optimal sensory and motor development
Children struggle with attention skills necessary for learning, later becoming behavior management problems
Facts about kids using technology
38% of children under 2 have used mobile device for playing games / watching videos
45% of parents with children aged 2-3 plan to purchase devices for their kids to read ebooks
78% of teenagers, ages 12-17 have a cellphone and 23% have a tablet
93% of teenagers have a computer or access to one
41% of the generation spends 3+ hours a day on computers for non related activities
Technology and Children’s Health because of Lack of Physical Activity
Child obesity and diabetes are now epidemics in both Canada and the U.S.
Diagnoses in ADHD, autism, coordination, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders
All of these health issues are directly related to technology overuse
Benefits of Physical Activity
Important part of health living at any age, essentially for children
Physical Activity helps children:Develop cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility,
and bone densityMaintain healthy body weight Reduce the risk of chronic disease and health
problemsLessen likelihood of tobacco, alcohol, drug useImproved mental health and well-being
Technology and Children’s Physical Activity
Dr Gavin Sandercock Chidren’s fitness expert at Essex University
Study showed how strong 315 Essex 10 year olds in 2008 were compared to the same age from 1998
Results:Arm strengh fell by 26% and grip strength by 7%The number of sit-ups 10 year olds can do
declined by 27% during 1998 and 20081 in 20 children could not hold their own weight
in 1998, 1 in 10 could not in 2008
More Use of Technology with Less Physical Activity Leads to Obesity
Study states that obesity is on the rise not from only food, but also from increase of use of technology and less exercise
Pediatricians say severe obesity is increasing among young people
Technology includes cars, television, computers, and mobile devices
The amount of time children spend sedentary means an increase in physical inactivity
How much physical activity is enough?
Recommended that youth get atleast 60 minutes a day of moderate – physical activity
Can increase your childs physical activity by just 5 or 10 minutes every few weeks
Eventually will add up to 60 minutes Spend less time on stationary activities (TV,
computer, Ipad)
How to Encourage Physical Activity
Encourage children to walk or ride bikes to school
Schedule active times for children after school
Set a positive example by being a active family
Praise your children for being activeCombine periods of moderate activity
(walking) with vigorous activity (running)
Physical Activity and Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbEeaBULvys
Technology and Children
Four critical factors to achieve healthy child development:
MovementTouchHuman ConnectionExposure to Nature
Technology and Children
Technology is having a devastating effect on the future generations health
Not only health, but psychological, behavioral, and also their ability to learn and sustain personal and family relationship
Rather than hugging, playing, and conversing with children, parents are resorting to providing their children children with more TV, video games, cell phones etc.
Symbolic Interactionism
A sociological perspective that emphasizes that human behavior is influenced by definitions and meanings that are created and maintained through symbolic interaction with others
Children will become more aware of how important physical activity is by interaction with other active kids/ adults. If they hangout with kids that play video games they will think that is ok and consider it “physical activity” rather than playing soccer or another sport with other kids
References
Campbell, D. (2011). Children growing weaker as computers replace outdoor activity. Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://www.theguardian.com/society/2011/may/21/children-weaker-computers-replace-activity
Children and physical activity. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/being-active-etre-actif/tips-conseils-eng.php
THE COLD HARD FACTS ABOUT KIDS USING TECHNOLOGY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT - Ryan Jenkins - Speaker, Trainer & Author. (2014). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://ryan-jenkins.com/2014/12/18/the-cold-hard-facts-about-kids-using-technology-and-what-to-do-about-it/
Technology Blamed for Children's Lack of Exercise. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://www.parenting.com/blogs/screen-play/jeana-lee-tahnk/technology-blamed-children-s-lack-exercise
The Four Negative Sides of Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://www.edudemic.com/the-4-negative-side-effects-of-technology/