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Development and Validation of a Physical Activity Educational Module for Overweight and Obese Adolescents: CERGAS Programme

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  • Xiao Chuan Lau

    (Nutritional Sciences Programme & Centre for Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Yaw Loong Wong

    (Nutritional Sciences Programme & Centre for Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Jyh Eiin Wong

    (Nutritional Sciences Programme & Centre for Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Denise Koh

    (Centre for Education and Community Well-being, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Razalee Sedek

    (Centre for Biotechnology and Functional Food, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Taufik Jamil

    (Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Alvin Lai Oon Ng

    (Department of Psychology, School of Science and Technology, Sunway University, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Abu Saad Hazizi

    (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Abd. Talib Ruzita

    (Nutritional Sciences Programme & Centre for Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Bee Koon Poh

    (Nutritional Sciences Programme & Centre for Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Abstract

Educational modules can be effective in educating and motivating adolescents to participate in physical activity (PA). This paper describes the development and validation of a PA educational module for use in an obesity intervention programme, CEria Respek Gigih Aktif Sihat (CERGAS). The present study was conducted in three phases: Phase I was composed of needs assessments with four focus group discussions to elicit adolescents’ opinions regarding module content and design, Phase II was the development of the PA module, while Phase III was content and face validation. A content validity index (CVI) was used to assess content validity quantitatively, with a CVI of more than 0.79 being considered appropriate. The needs assessments indicated that content of interest to adolescents included: the benefits of exercise; exercise techniques; ways to increase PA and how to stay motivated. Attractive graphic design was determined as a way to draw the adolescents’ attention. The module covered five topics: “Let’s Be Active”; “Exercise and Fitness”; “Staying Safe during Exercise and Physical Activity”; “Planning for Success” and “How to Overcome Sedentariness and Get Moving”. The module was found to have good content validity (mean CVI = 0.85). Expert members made suggestions to improve the module. These suggestions were then accepted, and the module was modified accordingly. We concluded that the module has good content validity and can be used to improve PA knowledge amongst CERGAS participants.

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  • Xiao Chuan Lau & Yaw Loong Wong & Jyh Eiin Wong & Denise Koh & Razalee Sedek & Ahmad Taufik Jamil & Alvin Lai Oon Ng & Abu Saad Hazizi & Abd. Talib Ruzita & Bee Koon Poh, 2019. "Development and Validation of a Physical Activity Educational Module for Overweight and Obese Adolescents: CERGAS Programme," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-16, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:9:p:1506-:d:226721
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    1. Paul Branscum & Manoj Sharma, 2012. "After-School Based Obesity Prevention Interventions: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 9(4), pages 1-20, April.
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