The Importance of Physical Activity in Children.

Why Exercise Is So Important for Children
Currency
Evaluation of currency is based on the need to ensure that a webpage provides
information that is up to date (Ashford University Library, n.d). One of the ways of
determining the currency of a source is an analysis of the date of publication. One also needs
to look at the copyright date located at the bottom. The webpage was published in the year
2017 (Superpharmacy, 2017). The information has not been revised or updated. The research
question does not require current information. In addition, the source has cited other studies
undertaken on the same.
Relevance
Relevance alludes to the importance that the information in meeting the needs of the
researcher. One of the things that one has to look at in analyzing relevance is whether or not
the information relates to their topic (Erickson, 2010). The webpage selected answers the
question and is directly related to the topic of the importance of physical activity in children.
The webpage helps in outlining the importance of physical activity and gives various reasons
why parents need to ensure that their children engage in regular physical activity. The
intended audience is the general public and parents who aim to understand the importance of
the physical activity. The information is also at an appropriate level. I would, however, not be
comfortable citing the source because it focuses on the opinion of the author and is not
grounded on research.
Authority

The webpage is authored by Superpharmacy. The organization is a healthcare
organization that deals primarily with the sale of drugs. The organization is qualified to write
on the topic of the healthcare needs of children. However, there lacks of contact information,
such as the email address of the author. The URL does not reveal anything about the source,
and this negatively affects the authority of the source.
Accuracy
The webpage includes a list of sources. The use of sources helps in supporting the
claims made in the source (Erickson, 2010). The source, however, fails to support the claims
made with enough evidence. The language does not appear to be unbiased and free of
emotions.
Purpose
The information’s purpose is to teach and inform individuals on the importance of
exercises in children. The webpage clearly articulates the importance of physical activity in
children by outlining the health benefits as well as the risks of having a sedentary lifestyle.
The authors make their intentions clear from the start. It is based on information as opposed
to propaganda. The point of view is clear, bgv and the material offers objective facts. The
article does not contain any cultural, religious, or institutional biases.

References

Ashford University Library. (n.d.). GEN103 determining currency (Links to an external
site.) [Video File]. Retrieved from
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Erickson, D. (2010). Evaluating information – Applying the CRAAP test (Links to an
external site.). Meriam Library, California State University, Chico, CA. Retrieved
from http://www.csuchico.edu/lins/handouts/eval_websites.pdf
Superpharmacy. (2017). Why is exercise so important for children. Retrieved 4 March 2021,
from https://www.superpharmacy.com.au/blog/why-exercise-is-so-important-for-
children