Zoe R Knowles
Biographic Data
| ID | 9029580 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zoe R Knowles |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zoe R |
| FAMILY NAME | Knowles |
| SIGNATURE | KNOWLES Z R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Liverpool John Moores University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
D-Printing Physical Activity in Youth
The conceptualisation and visualisation of physical activity through 3D-printed objects offers a unique means by which to elicit positive behaviour change. This study aimed to explore whether 3D-printed models of physical activity obtain autotopographical meaning in youths and the influence of such models on their sense of personal and social identity. Following participation in a seven-week faded intervention, whereby habitual physical activity …
Foundational Movement Skills and Play Behaviors during Recess among Preschool Children
This study aimed to examine the associations between play behaviors during preschool recess and foundational movement skills (FMS) in typically developing preschool children. One hundred and thirty-three children (55% male; mean age 4.7 ± 0.5 years) from twelve preschools were video-assessed for six locomotor and six object-control FMS using the Champs Motor Skill Protocol. A modified System for Observing Children's Activity and Relationships dur…
Acceptability and Feasibility of Single-Component Primary School Physical Activity Interventions to Inform the As
Multi-component school-based interventions provide physical activity (PA) opportunities for children but are often difficult for schools to execute and may not be implemented as intended. The primary aim of this study was to explore the acceptability and feasibility of three brief single-component primary school PA interventions targeting 9−10-year-old children. The secondary aim was to examine the effectiveness of the interventions on increasing…
Establishing Raw Acceleration Thresholds to Classify Sedentary and Stationary Behaviour in Children
This study aimed to: (1) compare acceleration output between ActiGraph (AG) hip and wrist monitors and GENEActiv (GA) wrist monitors; (2) identify raw acceleration sedentary and stationary thresholds for the two brands and placements; and (3) validate the thresholds during a free-living period. Twenty-seven from 9- to 10-year-old children wore AG accelerometers on the right hip, dominant- and non-dominant wrists, GA accelerometers on both wrists,…
Evaluation of a Pilot School-Based Physical Activity Clustered Randomised Controlled Trial—Active Schools
Schools are key environments in which physical activity (PA) can be promoted. Various strategies and opportunities should be used to engage children in PA within schools. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the multi-component Active Schools: Skelmersdale (AS:Sk) pilot intervention on children's PA and sedentary time (ST). The AS:Sk intervention was implemented for eight weeks in four schools with three control schools cont…
Process evaluation of a pilot multi-component physical activity intervention – active schools
This study revealed that teachers believed classroom based activities were most feasible and acceptable due to the reduced implementation barriers of sufficient time and space. In contrast, children reported that the activities outside of the classroom were preferred. Future school-based PA interventions should aim to achieve a balance between routine PA at a set time and PA that is flexible and adaptable. Further process evaluations of multi-com…
Context matters! sources of variability in weekend physical activity among families
These novel findings enhance understanding of the variability and characteristics of weekend PA among family units. The study demonstrates the utility of PA diaries in conjunction with accelerometers to provide understanding of the mode and contexts of out-of-school and family-based PA
A protocol to encourage accelerometer wear in children and young people
Background: Improving compliance to physical activity (PA) monitoring is critical for obtaining valid, comparable data free from inconsistencies that occur during data reduction. The first aim of this study was to investigate children (8–11 years) and young people’s (12–15 years) views on strategies to promote habitual wear of hip (ActiGraph) and wrist-worn (GENEActiv) accelerometers. The second aim was to subsequently develop a protocol to reduc…
Write, draw, show, and tell
Parents are in a unique position to promote health promoting behaviours serving as role models, physical activity gatekeepers and choice architects. Given the strong socialising effect parents have on children's physical activity, family-based physical activity intervention may offer a promising alternative compared to traditional school-based approaches. Parents' qualitative input is important to supplement children's voices and inform future fa…
Process evaluation of a sport-for-health intervention to prevent smoking amongst primary school children
SFS was considered acceptable to children, teachers and coaches. Nevertheless, efforts to enhance intervention reach (at the school level), teachers' engagement and sustainability must be considered. Variations in dose and fidelity likely reflect challenges associated with complex intervention delivery within school settings and thus a flexible design may be necessary. This study adds to the limited scientific evidence base surrounding sport-for-…
Using formative research to develop the healthy eating component of the CHANGE! school-based curriculum intervention
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN03863885
Encouraging play in the natural environment
There is concern that children are becoming disengaged from the natural environment and are not being afforded the opportunities to play in such environments. To examine children's perceptions, knowledge and experiences of play in the natural environment, 17 children from one school participated in small focus groups before and after a 12-week Forest School that took place within a school woodland area. Using two qualitative approaches, we found …
Using formative research to develop CHANGE
ISRCTN: ISRCTN03863885
Encouraging play in the natural environment
There is concern that children are becoming disengaged from the natural environment and are not being afforded the opportunities to play in such environments. To examine children's perceptions, knowledge and experiences of play in the natural environment, 17 children from one school participated in small focus groups before and after a 12-week Forest School that took place within a school woodland area. Using two qualitative approaches, we found …
Using formative research to develop CHANGE
ISRCTN: ISRCTN03863885
Using formative research to develop the healthy eating component of the CHANGE! school-based curriculum intervention
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN03863885
Encouraging play in the natural environment
There is concern that children are becoming disengaged from the natural environment and are not being afforded the opportunities to play in such environments. To examine children's perceptions, knowledge and experiences of play in the natural environment, 17 children from one school participated in small focus groups before and after a 12-week Forest School that took place within a school woodland area. Using two qualitative approaches, we found …
Process evaluation of a sport-for-health intervention to prevent smoking amongst primary school children
SFS was considered acceptable to children, teachers and coaches. Nevertheless, efforts to enhance intervention reach (at the school level), teachers' engagement and sustainability must be considered. Variations in dose and fidelity likely reflect challenges associated with complex intervention delivery within school settings and thus a flexible design may be necessary. This study adds to the limited scientific evidence base surrounding sport-for-…
A protocol to encourage accelerometer wear in children and young people
Background: Improving compliance to physical activity (PA) monitoring is critical for obtaining valid, comparable data free from inconsistencies that occur during data reduction. The first aim of this study was to investigate children (8–11 years) and young people’s (12–15 years) views on strategies to promote habitual wear of hip (ActiGraph) and wrist-worn (GENEActiv) accelerometers. The second aim was to subsequently develop a protocol to reduc…
Write, draw, show, and tell
Parents are in a unique position to promote health promoting behaviours serving as role models, physical activity gatekeepers and choice architects. Given the strong socialising effect parents have on children's physical activity, family-based physical activity intervention may offer a promising alternative compared to traditional school-based approaches. Parents' qualitative input is important to supplement children's voices and inform future fa…
Context matters! sources of variability in weekend physical activity among families
These novel findings enhance understanding of the variability and characteristics of weekend PA among family units. The study demonstrates the utility of PA diaries in conjunction with accelerometers to provide understanding of the mode and contexts of out-of-school and family-based PA
Acceptability and Feasibility of Single-Component Primary School Physical Activity Interventions to Inform the As
Multi-component school-based interventions provide physical activity (PA) opportunities for children but are often difficult for schools to execute and may not be implemented as intended. The primary aim of this study was to explore the acceptability and feasibility of three brief single-component primary school PA interventions targeting 9−10-year-old children. The secondary aim was to examine the effectiveness of the interventions on increasing…
Establishing Raw Acceleration Thresholds to Classify Sedentary and Stationary Behaviour in Children
This study aimed to: (1) compare acceleration output between ActiGraph (AG) hip and wrist monitors and GENEActiv (GA) wrist monitors; (2) identify raw acceleration sedentary and stationary thresholds for the two brands and placements; and (3) validate the thresholds during a free-living period. Twenty-seven from 9- to 10-year-old children wore AG accelerometers on the right hip, dominant- and non-dominant wrists, GA accelerometers on both wrists,…
Evaluation of a Pilot School-Based Physical Activity Clustered Randomised Controlled Trial—Active Schools
Schools are key environments in which physical activity (PA) can be promoted. Various strategies and opportunities should be used to engage children in PA within schools. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the multi-component Active Schools: Skelmersdale (AS:Sk) pilot intervention on children's PA and sedentary time (ST). The AS:Sk intervention was implemented for eight weeks in four schools with three control schools cont…
Process evaluation of a pilot multi-component physical activity intervention – active schools
This study revealed that teachers believed classroom based activities were most feasible and acceptable due to the reduced implementation barriers of sufficient time and space. In contrast, children reported that the activities outside of the classroom were preferred. Future school-based PA interventions should aim to achieve a balance between routine PA at a set time and PA that is flexible and adaptable. Further process evaluations of multi-com…
Foundational Movement Skills and Play Behaviors during Recess among Preschool Children
This study aimed to examine the associations between play behaviors during preschool recess and foundational movement skills (FMS) in typically developing preschool children. One hundred and thirty-three children (55% male; mean age 4.7 ± 0.5 years) from twelve preschools were video-assessed for six locomotor and six object-control FMS using the Champs Motor Skill Protocol. A modified System for Observing Children's Activity and Relationships dur…
D-Printing Physical Activity in Youth
The conceptualisation and visualisation of physical activity through 3D-printed objects offers a unique means by which to elicit positive behaviour change. This study aimed to explore whether 3D-printed models of physical activity obtain autotopographical meaning in youths and the influence of such models on their sense of personal and social identity. Following participation in a seven-week faded intervention, whereby habitual physical activity …
Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (9 works) · Physical Activity and Health (7 works) · Biostatistics (6 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (6 works) · Intervention (counseling (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Physical activity (6 works) · Physical therapy (6 works)