Sarah J Woodruff
Biographic Data
| ID | 388016 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sarah J Woodruff |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sarah J |
| FAMILY NAME | Woodruff |
| SIGNATURE | WOODRUFF S J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Windsor |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8199-2982 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Promoting Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Literacy Among 8–12-Year-Old Children: Feasibility Insights from an 8-Week Pilot Program in Southwestern Ontario
Background/Objectives : Global levels of physical activity are in decline, accompanied by low levels of competence in fundamental movement skills (FMSs) required to meaningfully participate in lifelong physical activity. This study aimed to explore the effects of an 8-week pilot program on the development of FMSs for children in a lower socioeconomic area through a game-based physical activity approach. Methods : Children ( N = 30) were recruited…
Exploring relationships between embodiment, intuitive eating, and psychological resources with a community sample of women
A randomized control trial of a Canadian-based school food program on the home food environment
Research provides evidence of take-home effects in school-based nutrition interventions, citing children as important influencers of family nutrition, acting as agents of change in the household and potentially influencing family food consumption. Therefore, the purpose of this randomized control trial was to examine whether implementation of a centrally procured school food program would produce changes in children’s home food environment, inclu…
Men’s comments on elite women athletes: Cultural narratives around gender and sport on Instagram
A documented disparity exists in media coverage of men and women athletes. Women receive less coverage and much of it focuses on stereotypes instead of athletic performance, undermining women’s sport and status. Social media, like Instagram, are user-generated and more interactive than traditional media and provide a space for alternative narratives. This study explored if, and how, conversations on Instagram about women athletes differed from tr…
Recreational Screen Time Use among a Small Sample of Canadians during the First Six Months of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(1) Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruptions in the daily lives of individuals in Canada. Purpose: Examine how total and specific (i.e., watching television, using social media, going on the Internet, playing video games, and engaging in virtual social connection) recreational screen time behaviours changed throughout the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in comparison to pre-pandemic levels; (2) Methods: Si…
Fruit and Vegetable Lesson Plan Pilot Intervention for Grade 5 Students from Southwestern Ontario
The purpose was to create and assess the impact of food literacy curriculum alongside a centrally procured school snack program among grade five students in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Grade five students ( N = 287) from five intervention and three controls schools participated in an 8-week food delivery program. In addition to the food delivery program, intervention schools received a resource kit and access to 42 multidisciplinary food litera…
Fitspo on Instagram: A mixed-methods approach using Netlytic and photo analysis, uncovering the online discussion and author/image characteristics
The #fitspo ‘tag’ is a recent trend on Instagram, which is used on posts to motivate others towards a healthy lifestyle through exercise/eating habits. This study used a mixed-methods approach consisting of text and network analysis via the Netlytic program ( N = 10,000 #fitspo posts), and content analysis of #fitspo images ( N = 122) was used to examine author and image characteristics. Results suggest that #fitspo posts may motivate through app…
The relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical literacy in Canadian children: A cross-sectional analysis from the RBC-Capl Learn to Play study
These results highlight differences in the ways that screen and non-screen sedentary behaviours relate to physical literacy. Public health interventions should continue to target screen-based sedentary behaviours, given their potentially harmful associations with important aspects of physical literacy
A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between age, gender, and physical measures with adequacy in and predilection for physical activity
Results indicate an association between cardiorespiratory fitness and measures of physical activity adequacy and predilection. These findings suggest that practitioners should consider the physiological and psychological makeup of the child, and ways to enhance adequacy and predilection among children with limited cardiorespiratory fitness, in order to create the best possible environment for all children to participate in physical activity
Physical Literacy Knowledge Questionnaire: Feasibility, validity, and reliability for Canadian children aged 8 to 12 years
This study provides feasibility and validity evidence for the Physical Literacy Knowledge Questionnaire as an assessment of physical literacy knowledge for Canadian children in grades 4, 5, and 6. Completion rates were high and knowledge scores increased with age. Streamlining of the content in accordance with Delphi panel recommendations would further enhance feasibility, but would also focus the content on items with limited reliability. Future…
Associations between teacher training and measures of physical literacy among Canadian 8- to 12-year-old students
While teacher training is hypothesized to contribute to the development of physical literacy among elementary school students, the observed effects in this study were either small or null. Children taught by PE specialists were more likely than those taught by generalists to demonstrate recommended levels of motivation and confidence, and to have better movement skills, which are hypothesized to be critical prerequisites for the development of a …
The relationship between physical literacy scores and adherence to Canadian physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines
These cross-sectional findings demonstrate important associations between physical literacy and guideline adherence for physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Future research should explore the causality of these associations
Physical literacy levels of Canadian children aged 8–12 years: Descriptive and normative results from the RBC Learn to Play–Capl project
These results provide the largest and most comprehensive assessment of physical literacy of Canadian children to date, providing a "state of the nation" baseline, and can be used to monitor changes and inform intervention strategies going forward
Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy Second Edition: A streamlined assessment of the capacity for physical activity among children 8 to 12 years of age
The CAPL-2 dramatically reduces examiner and participant burden (three Physical Competence protocols, two Daily Behaviour protocols, and a 22-response questionnaire; versus eight Physical Competence protocols, three Daily Behaviour protocols and a 72-response questionnaire for the original CAPL), while continuing to be a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of children's physical literacy using the Canadian consensus definition of this term. L…
Revising the motivation and confidence domain of the Canadian assessment of physical literacy
The revised and much shorter questionnaire of 12 items that aggregate to four subscales within the domain of Motivation and Confidence is recommended for use in the CAPL-2. The revised domain is aligned with the definition of motivation and confidence within physical literacy and has clearer instructions for completion
Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with physical literacy in a large sample of Canadian children aged 8 to 12 years
This study identified strong favourable associations between CRF and physical literacy and its constituent components in children aged 8-12 years. Future research should investigate the sensitivity and specificity of the 20mSRT in screening those with low physical literacy levels
SocialMedia: Exploring the Relationship of Social Networking Sites on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders
The aim of this study was to investigate whether problematic social networking site (SNS) use (i.e., degree of dependent relationship with SNSs), total SNS time/day, total SNS friends, and specific SNS activities were related to body image (BI), self-esteem (SE), and eating disorder (ED) symptoms/concerns. A sample of young adults ( N = 147) completed an online survey which measured SNS usage, problematic SNS use, BI, SE, and ED symptom/concerns.…
Associations among blood pressure, salt consumption and body weight status of students from south-western Ontario
Objective The purpose was to examine the associations among body weight status, blood pressure and daily Na intake among grade 7 students from south-western Ontario, Canada. Design Cross-sectional. Data were collected using the Food Behaviour Questionnaire, including a 24 h diet recall. Measured height and weight were used to determine BMI. Blood pressure was taken manually using mercury sphygmomanometers. Setting Twenty-six schools in south-west…
The associations of meals and snacks on family meals among a sample of grade 7 students from Southwestern Ontario
Development and implications of a revised Canadian Healthy Eating Index (Heic-2009)
Objective The purpose was to update the Healthy Eating Index-C (HEI-C) with Canada’s new food guide recommendations (HEIC-2009) and compare scores and ratings among a small sample of grade 6 students. Design Updates to the HEI-C were completed with Canada’s new food guide recommendations for daily number of servings. HEI-C and HEIC-2009 scores were computed for a small sample ( n 405) of grade 6 students utilizing nutrition data that were collect…
Self-reported dietary energy intake of normal weight, overweight and obese adolescents
Objective The purpose of the present paper was to assess dietary energy reporting as a function of sex and weight status among Ontario and Alberta adolescents, using the ratio of energy intake (EI) to estimated BMR (BMR est ). Design Data were collected using the FBQ, a validated web-based dietary assessment tool (including a 24 h dietary recall, FFQ, and food and physical activity behavioural questions). BMI was calculated from self-reported hei…
Nutrient Intakes and Food Consumption Patterns Among Ontario Students in Grades Six, Seven, and Eight
SocialMedia: Exploring the Relationship of Social Networking Sites on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders
The aim of this study was to investigate whether problematic social networking site (SNS) use (i.e., degree of dependent relationship with SNSs), total SNS time/day, total SNS friends, and specific SNS activities were related to body image (BI), self-esteem (SE), and eating disorder (ED) symptoms/concerns. A sample of young adults ( N = 147) completed an online survey which measured SNS usage, problematic SNS use, BI, SE, and ED symptom/concerns.…
Fitspo on Instagram: A mixed-methods approach using Netlytic and photo analysis, uncovering the online discussion and author/image characteristics
The #fitspo ‘tag’ is a recent trend on Instagram, which is used on posts to motivate others towards a healthy lifestyle through exercise/eating habits. This study used a mixed-methods approach consisting of text and network analysis via the Netlytic program ( N = 10,000 #fitspo posts), and content analysis of #fitspo images ( N = 122) was used to examine author and image characteristics. Results suggest that #fitspo posts may motivate through app…
Nutrient Intakes and Food Consumption Patterns Among Ontario Students in Grades Six, Seven, and Eight
Men’s comments on elite women athletes: Cultural narratives around gender and sport on Instagram
A documented disparity exists in media coverage of men and women athletes. Women receive less coverage and much of it focuses on stereotypes instead of athletic performance, undermining women’s sport and status. Social media, like Instagram, are user-generated and more interactive than traditional media and provide a space for alternative narratives. This study explored if, and how, conversations on Instagram about women athletes differed from tr…
Nutrient Intakes and Food Consumption Patterns Among Ontario Students in Grades Six, Seven, and Eight
Self-reported dietary energy intake of normal weight, overweight and obese adolescents
Objective The purpose of the present paper was to assess dietary energy reporting as a function of sex and weight status among Ontario and Alberta adolescents, using the ratio of energy intake (EI) to estimated BMR (BMR est ). Design Data were collected using the FBQ, a validated web-based dietary assessment tool (including a 24 h dietary recall, FFQ, and food and physical activity behavioural questions). BMI was calculated from self-reported hei…
Development and implications of a revised Canadian Healthy Eating Index (Heic-2009)
Objective The purpose was to update the Healthy Eating Index-C (HEI-C) with Canada’s new food guide recommendations (HEIC-2009) and compare scores and ratings among a small sample of grade 6 students. Design Updates to the HEI-C were completed with Canada’s new food guide recommendations for daily number of servings. HEI-C and HEIC-2009 scores were computed for a small sample ( n 405) of grade 6 students utilizing nutrition data that were collect…
Associations among blood pressure, salt consumption and body weight status of students from south-western Ontario
Objective The purpose was to examine the associations among body weight status, blood pressure and daily Na intake among grade 7 students from south-western Ontario, Canada. Design Cross-sectional. Data were collected using the Food Behaviour Questionnaire, including a 24 h diet recall. Measured height and weight were used to determine BMI. Blood pressure was taken manually using mercury sphygmomanometers. Setting Twenty-six schools in south-west…
The associations of meals and snacks on family meals among a sample of grade 7 students from Southwestern Ontario
SocialMedia: Exploring the Relationship of Social Networking Sites on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders
The aim of this study was to investigate whether problematic social networking site (SNS) use (i.e., degree of dependent relationship with SNSs), total SNS time/day, total SNS friends, and specific SNS activities were related to body image (BI), self-esteem (SE), and eating disorder (ED) symptoms/concerns. A sample of young adults ( N = 147) completed an online survey which measured SNS usage, problematic SNS use, BI, SE, and ED symptom/concerns.…
The relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical literacy in Canadian children: A cross-sectional analysis from the RBC-Capl Learn to Play study
These results highlight differences in the ways that screen and non-screen sedentary behaviours relate to physical literacy. Public health interventions should continue to target screen-based sedentary behaviours, given their potentially harmful associations with important aspects of physical literacy
A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between age, gender, and physical measures with adequacy in and predilection for physical activity
Results indicate an association between cardiorespiratory fitness and measures of physical activity adequacy and predilection. These findings suggest that practitioners should consider the physiological and psychological makeup of the child, and ways to enhance adequacy and predilection among children with limited cardiorespiratory fitness, in order to create the best possible environment for all children to participate in physical activity
Physical Literacy Knowledge Questionnaire: Feasibility, validity, and reliability for Canadian children aged 8 to 12 years
This study provides feasibility and validity evidence for the Physical Literacy Knowledge Questionnaire as an assessment of physical literacy knowledge for Canadian children in grades 4, 5, and 6. Completion rates were high and knowledge scores increased with age. Streamlining of the content in accordance with Delphi panel recommendations would further enhance feasibility, but would also focus the content on items with limited reliability. Future…
Associations between teacher training and measures of physical literacy among Canadian 8- to 12-year-old students
While teacher training is hypothesized to contribute to the development of physical literacy among elementary school students, the observed effects in this study were either small or null. Children taught by PE specialists were more likely than those taught by generalists to demonstrate recommended levels of motivation and confidence, and to have better movement skills, which are hypothesized to be critical prerequisites for the development of a …
The relationship between physical literacy scores and adherence to Canadian physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines
These cross-sectional findings demonstrate important associations between physical literacy and guideline adherence for physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Future research should explore the causality of these associations
Physical literacy levels of Canadian children aged 8–12 years: Descriptive and normative results from the RBC Learn to Play–Capl project
These results provide the largest and most comprehensive assessment of physical literacy of Canadian children to date, providing a "state of the nation" baseline, and can be used to monitor changes and inform intervention strategies going forward
Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy Second Edition: A streamlined assessment of the capacity for physical activity among children 8 to 12 years of age
The CAPL-2 dramatically reduces examiner and participant burden (three Physical Competence protocols, two Daily Behaviour protocols, and a 22-response questionnaire; versus eight Physical Competence protocols, three Daily Behaviour protocols and a 72-response questionnaire for the original CAPL), while continuing to be a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of children's physical literacy using the Canadian consensus definition of this term. L…
Revising the motivation and confidence domain of the Canadian assessment of physical literacy
The revised and much shorter questionnaire of 12 items that aggregate to four subscales within the domain of Motivation and Confidence is recommended for use in the CAPL-2. The revised domain is aligned with the definition of motivation and confidence within physical literacy and has clearer instructions for completion
Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with physical literacy in a large sample of Canadian children aged 8 to 12 years
This study identified strong favourable associations between CRF and physical literacy and its constituent components in children aged 8-12 years. Future research should investigate the sensitivity and specificity of the 20mSRT in screening those with low physical literacy levels
Fitspo on Instagram: A mixed-methods approach using Netlytic and photo analysis, uncovering the online discussion and author/image characteristics
The #fitspo ‘tag’ is a recent trend on Instagram, which is used on posts to motivate others towards a healthy lifestyle through exercise/eating habits. This study used a mixed-methods approach consisting of text and network analysis via the Netlytic program ( N = 10,000 #fitspo posts), and content analysis of #fitspo images ( N = 122) was used to examine author and image characteristics. Results suggest that #fitspo posts may motivate through app…
Fruit and Vegetable Lesson Plan Pilot Intervention for Grade 5 Students from Southwestern Ontario
The purpose was to create and assess the impact of food literacy curriculum alongside a centrally procured school snack program among grade five students in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Grade five students ( N = 287) from five intervention and three controls schools participated in an 8-week food delivery program. In addition to the food delivery program, intervention schools received a resource kit and access to 42 multidisciplinary food litera…
Recreational Screen Time Use among a Small Sample of Canadians during the First Six Months of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(1) Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruptions in the daily lives of individuals in Canada. Purpose: Examine how total and specific (i.e., watching television, using social media, going on the Internet, playing video games, and engaging in virtual social connection) recreational screen time behaviours changed throughout the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in comparison to pre-pandemic levels; (2) Methods: Si…
A randomized control trial of a Canadian-based school food program on the home food environment
Research provides evidence of take-home effects in school-based nutrition interventions, citing children as important influencers of family nutrition, acting as agents of change in the household and potentially influencing family food consumption. Therefore, the purpose of this randomized control trial was to examine whether implementation of a centrally procured school food program would produce changes in children’s home food environment, inclu…
Men’s comments on elite women athletes: Cultural narratives around gender and sport on Instagram
A documented disparity exists in media coverage of men and women athletes. Women receive less coverage and much of it focuses on stereotypes instead of athletic performance, undermining women’s sport and status. Social media, like Instagram, are user-generated and more interactive than traditional media and provide a space for alternative narratives. This study explored if, and how, conversations on Instagram about women athletes differed from tr…
Exploring relationships between embodiment, intuitive eating, and psychological resources with a community sample of women
Promoting Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Literacy Among 8–12-Year-Old Children: Feasibility Insights from an 8-Week Pilot Program in Southwestern Ontario
Background/Objectives : Global levels of physical activity are in decline, accompanied by low levels of competence in fundamental movement skills (FMSs) required to meaningfully participate in lifelong physical activity. This study aimed to explore the effects of an 8-week pilot program on the development of FMSs for children in a lower socioeconomic area through a game-based physical activity approach. Methods : Children ( N = 30) were recruited…
Medicine (18 works) · Psychology (16 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (14 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (10 works) · Social Psychology (10 works) · Biostatistics (9 works) · Demography (9 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Competence (human resources (8 works) · Demography (8 works)