Physical Activity Promotion for Apprentices in Nursing Care and Automotive Mechatronics – Competence Counts More than Volume

Carl J, Grüne E, Popp J, Pfeifer K (2020)

Publication Language: German

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Pages Range: 793

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030793

Open Access Link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/3/793

Abstract

Apprentices in the area of nursing care and automotive mechatronics are exposed to
increased health risks. In this context, the promotion of physical activity (PA) is considered an
effective strategy for the assurance of work ability. The goal of the PArC‐AVE study was therefore
to better understand the role of PA for apprentices employed in these two sectors. In an exploratory
study, 55 apprentices wore an ActiGraph accelerometer over seven consecutive days and were
subject to activity analysis. The objective accelerometer data (18,979 ± 3780 steps/day; 471.00 ± 159.75
minutes of moderate‐to‐vigorous PA/week), complemented by questionnaire data, indicated that
most met the volume‐based PA recommendations. Subsequently, we conducted a multicenter study
comprising 745 apprentices from six vocational education institutions. Path analyses showed that
competencies for health‐enhancing PA were significantly related to indicators of work ability (0.180
≤ b ≤ 0.452) and psychophysical health (0.139 ≤ b ≤ 0.347), whereas mere volume of PA was not (‐
0.048 ≤ b ≤ 0.080). In summary, apprentices of nursing care and automotive mechatronics showed
high levels of PA. However, the results highlight the importance of competencies for healthenhancing
PA. The PAHCO model could provide a useful framework for the conceptualization of
effective interventions.

Authors with CRIS profile

Johannes Carl Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit Eva Grüne Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit Johanna Popp Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit Klaus Pfeifer Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Bewegung und Gesundheit

Related research project(s)

Physical activity-related health competence (PAHCO): theory development, assessment development, intervention support, and network formation (BGK) Oct. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2022 Physical Activity-related Health Competence in Apprenticeship and Vocational Education (PArC-AVE 2) Handlungsmöglichkeiten für einen aktiven Lebensstil: Ein Forschungsnetzwerk für interaktiven Wissensaustausch in der Gesundheitsförderung (C4H 2) April 1, 2018 - Dec. 21, 2021

How to cite

APA:

Carl, J., Grüne, E., Popp, J., & Pfeifer, K. (2020). Physical Activity Promotion for Apprentices in Nursing Care and Automotive Mechatronics – Competence Counts More than Volume. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 793. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030793

MLA:

Carl, Johannes, et al. "Physical Activity Promotion for Apprentices in Nursing Care and Automotive Mechatronics – Competence Counts More than Volume." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2020): 793.

BibTeX: Download