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Download full textYli-Piipari, S.; Layne, T.; McCollins, T.; Knox, T. – JTRM in Kinesiology, 2016
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of a 4-week classroom physical activity break intervention on middle school students' health-related physical fitness. The study was a randomized controlled trial with students assigned to the experiment and control conditions. A convenience sample comprised 94 adolescents (experiment group n = 52;…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Physical Activity Level, Intervention, Physical Fitness
Direct linkSeguin, Rebecca A.; Heidkamp-Young, Eleanor; Kuder, Julia; Nelson, Miriam E. – Health Education & Behavior, 2012
Background: Strength training (ST) is an important health behavior for aging women; it helps maintain strength and function and reduces risk for chronic diseases. This study assessed change in physical fitness following participation in a ST program implemented and evaluated by community leaders. Method: The StrongWomen Program is a nationally…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Physical Fitness, Community Leaders, Older Adults
Fragala-Pinkham, Maria; Haley, Stephen M.; O'Neill, Margaret E. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
The effectiveness and safety of a group aquatic aerobic exercise program on cardiorespiratory endurance for children with disabilities was examined using an A-B study design. Sixteen children (11 males, five females) age range 6 to 11 years (mean age 9y 7mo [SD 1y 4mo]) participated in this twice-per-week program lasting 14 weeks. The children's …
Descriptors: Metabolism, Muscular Strength, Exercise, Injuries
Herrera, Angelica Ware – Online Submission, 2009
This report summarizes analyses of 2007-2008 Austin Independent School District students' academic performance on the state-mandated test to their performance on a fitness assessment.
Descriptors: School Districts, Academic Achievement, Standardized Tests, Physical Fitness
