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Improving Physical Activity Levels in Elementary and Secondary Schools. Can We Apply the Lessons We Have Learned from Adults Regarding Their Preferences toward Physical Activity and Exercise?
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Cavallini, M. Felicia; Dyck, David J.; Sui, Xuemei; Blair, Steven N. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2020
The purpose of this article is to propose ways in which to increase PA levels in students from elementary and secondary schools, based on the implications of research findings examining adults' attitudes, beliefs, outlooks and preferences on PA and exercise. In other words, can the information that we have learned from adults in their relationship…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education, Foreign Countries
Emotional Outlook on Life Predicts Increases in Physical Activity among Initially Inactive Men
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Baruth, Meghan; Lee, Duck-Chul; Sui, Xuemei; Church, Timothy S.; Marcus, Bess H.; Wilcox, Sara; Blair, Steven N. – Health Education & Behavior, 2011
This study examined the relationship between emotional outlook on life and change in physical activity among inactive adults in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study. A total of 2,132 sedentary adults completed a baseline medical examination and returned for a follow-up examination at least 6 months later. Participants self-reported physical…
Descriptors: Exercise, Physical Activity Level, Males, Life Satisfaction
Construct Validity Evidence for Single-Response Items to Estimate Physical Activity Levels in Large Sample Studies
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Jackson, Allen W.; Morrow, James R., Jr.; Bowles, Heather R.; FitzGerald, Shannon J.; Blair, Steven N. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2007
Valid measurement of physical activity is important for studying the risks for morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to examine evidence of construct validity of two similar single-response items assessing physical activity via self-report. Both items are based on the stages of change model. The sample was 687 participants (men =…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Construct Validity, Guidelines
How Much Physical Activity Should We Do? The Case for Moderate Amounts and Intensities of Physical Activity.
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Blair, Steven N.; Connelly, Jon C. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1996
Reviews evidence from research, attempting to reconcile the reports into a unified recommendation for the type and amount of physical activity necessary for health and function. The paper focuses on moderate intensity and moderate amounts of physical activity, accumulation of physical activity, and exercise training intensity. (SM)
Descriptors: Exercise, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness, Higher Education