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ERIC Number: EJ1450822
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
EISSN: EISSN-2168-3816
Considerations for Physical Education Teachers Working with Children and Adolescents during Their Cancer Treatment
Paulette M. Yamada; Erin Centeio; Erin O. Bantum; Kelley Hutchins; Laura Bonilla; Carie Sumida; Jayna Lee; Robin Putnam; Sabrina Cao; Grace-Marie Lopez
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v95 n9 p21-28 2024
The aim of this article is to improve physical education (PE) teachers' knowledge about working with children diagnosed with cancer. Physical activity (PA) in this population is extremely important. Not only do these children have an increased risk of co-morbidities compared to healthy peers, but cancer treatment has negative effects on fitness (e.g., loss of muscle mass, impaired balance, cardiac dysfunction). A cancer diagnosis can delay motor-skill development and hinder the development of self-efficacy in sport and activity. PA can be used to attenuate treatment side effects and help children to build fitness, stamina, and confidence, enabling them to (re)join sport or group PA. Using data from a feasibility study, frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) recommendations are provided for children undergoing cancer treatment that provide a framework for educators to design action plans.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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