Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity

Hoskins, Gaylor; Williams, Brian; Coyle, Joanne; Corlett, Jo; Neville, Ron

Abstract

It is essential for all children and young people to participate in physical activity. Pupils suffering from asthma, however, are more likely to avoid it. This study explores the beliefs and attitudes of educational staff towards the condition and how these may have an impact on participation.

Citation

Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Coyle, J., Corlett, J., & Neville, R. (2009). Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity. British Journal of School Nursing, 4(1), 23-27

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Sep 27, 2013
• Publication Date: 2009-02
• Deposit Date: Sep 6, 2016
• Journal: British Journal of School Nursing
• Print ISSN: 1752-2803
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 23-27
• Keywords: Asthma; Children and young people; Physical activity; Excercise; Teachers
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/374828