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Bassette, Laura; Dieringer, Shannon; Donges, Emma; Glass, Maggie; Scheible, Claire – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in less physical activity (PA) than peers without disabilities which may impact long-term health (Srinivasan et al., 2014). Previous research found people with ASD identified freedom of choice (e.g., choice of PA) as an important factor that influences PA habits (Arnell et al., 2018). The purpose…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adapted Physical Education, Physical Activity Level
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Pfeiffer, Karin A.; True, Larissa; Martin, Eric; Siegel, Shannon R.; Branta, Crystal F.; Haubenstricker, John; Seefeldt, Vern – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2021
The Michigan State University Motor Performance Study (MPS) was initiated in 1967 and lasted 32 years. Three central components existed: 1) Educational component, in which students experienced applied work with youth; 2) Instructional component, whereby enrolled youth received sport-specific skill instruction; and 3) Research component. The…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Athletics, Physical Development, Maturity (Individuals)
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Martin, Nicole J.; Ameluxen-Coleman, Evan J.; Heinrichs, Derikk M. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015
It is recommended that each day youth get 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity that includes aerobic, muscle, and bone strengthening activities. The majority of youth, however, do not meet these physical activity guidelines. Children and adolescents spend on average seven hours engaging in sedentary "screen-based"…
Descriptors: Life Style, Physical Activity Level, Technology Uses in Education, Child Behavior
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Ennis, Catherine D. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Physical education should prepare students to participate in physical activity for a lifetime. Unfortunately, many adults are sedentary, while others regularly drop out and back in to physical activity in response to life events. This article summarizes research examining adolescent profiles that predict who is more or less likely to participate…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Teaching Methods
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Busseri, Michael A.; Rose-Krasnor, Linda; Willoughby, Teena; Chalmers, Heather – Developmental Psychology, 2006
Connections between youth activity involvement and indicators of successful development were examined in a longitudinal high school sample. Drawing on theories of expertise skill development (e.g., J. Cote, 1999); the selection, optimization, and compensation framework (P. B. Baltes, 1997); and theories of positive youth development (e.g., R. M.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Skill Development, Incidence, Youth Programs
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Gronmo, Siv Johanne; Augestad, Liv Berit – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2000
This study evaluated differences in the physical activity of 104 French and Norwegian youths (ages 13-16), 20 of whom were blind. No significant differences were found between the French students who attended a special school and the integrated Norwegian students on physical activity, skills and competence, self-concept, and global self-worth.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blindness, Competence, Foreign Countries
Page, Randy M.; Taylor, Jerry; Suwanteerangkul, Jiraporn; Novilla, Lelinneth M. – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2005
Unfortunately, the influence of friendships is a neglected area of investigation in studies of youth physical activity. This study investigated the degree to which three friendship variables (ability to make friends, level of involvement with friends, perceived friends' involvement in exercise/physical activity) was associated with physical…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Friendship, Adolescents