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Frömel, Karel; Groffik, Dorota; Valach, Petr; ŠafáR?, Michal; MitáS?, Josef – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: The aim of this study was to identify the changes in the structure of weekly physical activity (PA) and well-being among adolescent boys and girls between habitual education (HE) and distance education (DE) during the pandemic in secondary schools. Methods: The research was carried out in 12 Czech and 18 Polish schools during 2019 to…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Pandemics, COVID-19, Teaching Methods
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Güllü, Abdullah; Güllü, Esin – International Education Studies, 2019
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of audiovisual education method on the physical activity tendencies of 13-year-old secondary school students. A total of 66 healthy and voluntary male students who were aged 13 years in secondary school participated in this study. The participants were randomly divided into three groups: an…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Physical Activities, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries
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Azevedo, Liane B.; Vidoni, Carla; Dinsdale, Sarah – Physical Educator, 2016
Less than 50% of a PE lesson is usually spent in MVPA. A dependent-group contingency strategy, "Fair Play Game," has shown effectiveness in increasing MVPA during PE lessons among students from affluent schools. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of this strategy on MVPA among students from an undeserved…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Team Sports, Electronic Equipment
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van Dongen, Bonnie; Finn, Tara; Hansen, Vibeke; Wagemakers, Annemarie; Lubans, David; Dally, Kerry – European Physical Education Review, 2018
Adolescent boys living in disadvantaged communities are considered a vulnerable group at risk for developing obesity and associated health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and type-2 diabetes. While short-term health promotion programmes often produce effective results during the implementation of the intervention, according…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Health Education, Intervention, Self Determination
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Goc Karp, Grace; Brown, Helen; Scruggs, Philip W.; Berei, Catherine – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2017
This article highlights processes for infusing comprehensive school physical activity programming (CSPAP) into the physical education teacher education (PETE) program at the University of Idaho (UI). The PETE program uses a modified leadership framework to target learning outcomes and activities pertinent to CSPAP. Student CSPAP knowledge and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Life Style
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Smith, Laureen H.; Holloman, Christopher – Journal of School Nursing, 2013
Childhood obesity prevalence rates in the United States are the highest in the rural Appalachian areas. Teens mentoring younger children to reverse obesity health risks are an understudied approach. This randomized-controlled trial compared the effects of two curriculum delivery methods and assessed the mediating effects of the number of sessions…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Mentors, Body Composition, Physiology
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Steele, Rebekah M.; Mummery, W. K.; Dwyer, Trudy – Health Education & Behavior, 2009
This article describes the equivalency testing results of a 12-week behavior change program on targeted determinates of physical activity (PA) and self-reported health status. Participants (n = 192) were randomized to face-to-face, combined Internet and face-to-face, and Internet-only groups. Equivalency testing was used to examine differences and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Testing, Physical Health
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Jordan, Deb; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1993
Presents a series of articles that address the theme of promoting active lifestyles through education. Some topics are facilities and equipment, how fear plays a part in limiting participation in physical activity, working with disabled as well as aging persons, the use of water activities, and instructor accountability. (GLR)
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Behavior Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment