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Direct linkFerkel, Rick C.; Razon, Selen; Judge, Lawrence W.; True, Larissa – Physical Educator, 2017
As obesity rates and physical inactivity levels continue to rise among American youth, the need for quality physical education programs is more important than ever. However, to many observers, physical education is a hindrance to academic time and a subject that does not bring value to the educational system. It is imperative for physical…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Exercise
Zerger, Heather M.; Miller, Bryon G.; Valbuena, Diego; Miltenberger, Raymond G. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2017
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of student pairing and feedback during recess on children's step counts. During baseline, participants wore a sealed pedometer during recess. During intervention, we paired participants with higher step counts with participants with lower step counts. We encouraged teams to compete for the…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Recess Breaks, Intervention, Feedback (Response)
Seah, Ming Li Carol; Koh, Koon Teck – European Physical Education Review, 2021
Smartphones are omnipresent and offer real-time information on the go. Predominantly, adolescent girls have been found to be engaged in levels of physical activity (PA) below the daily recommended guideline of at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity, and especially during weekends. Lack of sufficient PA can lead to a risk of…
Descriptors: Females, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Risk
Segura-Martínez, Patrícia; Molina-García, Javier; Queralt, Ana; del Mar Bernabé-Villodre, María; Martínez-Bello, Daniel A.; Martínez-Bello, Vladimir E. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2021
Several aspects of the indoor early childhood education (ECE) environment may be associated with physical activity (PA), including indoor areas. Modifying the indoor physical environment in classrooms could have significant potential to influence PA in young children. However, to our knowledge, PA promotion interventions involving changes to the…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Interior Space, Space Utilization
Thomas, Erica M.; Martin, Jeffrey; McCaughtry, Nathan; Kulik, Noel; Fahlman, Mariane – Health Education Journal, 2021
Objective: To test Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and examine whether employee perceptions of the workplace physical activity (PA) culture have statistically significant effects on PA behaviour and attitudes, as mediated by the three basic psychological needs. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Furniture manufacturer in the Midwest, USA.…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Theories, Employees, Work Environment
Bentholm, Anette; Pawlowski, Charlotte; Agergaard, Sine – European Physical Education Review, 2021
Polarisation between the least and most active pupils is increasing both in Denmark and worldwide, and the least active pupils often have poorer mental health and low physical self-esteem. However, the least active pupils' perspectives on physical activity in school are underrepresented in the research. This study explores how the least active…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activity Level, Student Attitudes, Grade 3
Download full textStage, Virginia C.; Goodell, L. Suzanne; Chase, Susan; McDonald, Stephanie; Hegde, Archana V.; Bayles, Jocelyn; Jones, Lorelei – Journal of Extension, 2021
Our study examined the relationship between improved personal health behaviors of Head Start teachers and the promotion of positive health behaviors in their classrooms. Thirty-three Head Start teachers across seven centers received six 30-min nutrition education lessons. Dietary intake, physical activity, and self-efficacy for promoting positive…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Health Behavior, Early Intervention, Preschool Teachers
Brackney, Dana; Daughtridge, Emily; Jensen, Margaret; Childers, Sarah; Tocci, Nicholas; Wilson, Taylor; Meucci, Marco – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with positive health outcomes. However, children's access to physical activities they enjoy may be limited. Purpose: To evaluate second-grader's PA against the U.S. DHHS goals to see if a before-school, play-based dance program contributed to these goals. Operational feasibility was evaluated using…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Grade 2, Elementary School Students, Dance
Zheng, Wei; Ma, Yu-Yu; Lin, Hung-Lung – SAGE Open, 2021
The coronavirus virus (COVID-19) epidemic has swept the world, with the World Health Organization defining it as a pandemic on March 11. This in turn has affected the approaches and methods used in education throughout the world. According to United Nations report, by the time of mid-April 2020, 94% of learners in more than 200 countries around…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Distance Education
Wilson, Oliver W. A.; Jones, Hannah; Mama, Scherezade K.; Guthrie, Hannah; Papalia, Zack; Duffey, Michele; Bopp, Melissa – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objectives: Examine the prevalence of body weight perception discordance, and its relationship with physical activity and mental health among college women. Participants and methods: Data were collected from a convenience sample of female undergraduates enrolled in general education health and wellness courses at a large, northeastern United…
Descriptors: Females, Body Weight, Mental Health, Correlation
Al-Jarf, Reima – Online Submission, 2021
The study investigated the effect of using the iPad at home by Saudi young children. Results showed that half of the children in the sample have their own iPad. 50% spend 1-2 hours a day using the iPad; 30% use it on holidays. 74% believe that nowadays use of the iPad has become a necessity. They like to introduce their children to latest…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Young Children
Tozoglu, Burak; Okdan, Bora; Gülbahçe, Öner – Education Quarterly Reviews, 2022
It was aimed to reveal whether there is a statistically significant relationship between the gender, age, sportive activity status and duration of the students studying at xxx University in the 2020-2021 academic year on their life skills levels. In this study descriptive survey method was used. A personal information form was used to obtain…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Age Differences, College Students, Daily Living Skills
Hassani, Fahimeh; Sheikh, Mahmoud; Shahrbanian, Shahnaz – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have problems such as inactivity and the lack of communication need interventions that enable them to participate in society just like their peers. The purpose of this study was to investigate 'I can have physical literacy' programme (ICPL) on physical literacy (PL) in children with ASD. This study…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Psychomotor Skills
MacEachern, Sarah; Forkert, Nils Daniel; Lemay, Jean-Francois; Dewey, Deborah – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2022
Children and adolescents with disabilities benefit from physical activity. However, this population has lower fitness levels and higher rates of obesity than their peers, suggesting that they are not meeting physical activity guidelines and are experiencing barriers to participation. The purpose of this study was to quantify physical activity…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
Sansano-Nadal, Oriol; Wilson, Jason J.; Martín-Borràs, Carme; Brønd, Jan Christian; Skjødt, Mathias; Caserotti, Paolo; Roqué I. Figuls, Marta; Blackburn, Nicole E.; Klenk, Jochen; Rothenbacher, Dietrich; Guerra-Balic, Myriam; Font-Farré, Manel; Denkinger, Michael; Coll-Planas, Laura; Deidda, Manuela; McIntosh, Emma; Giné-Garriga, Maria; Tully, Mark A. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2022
The main aim of this study was to assess the criterion validity of the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) to measure SB in community-dwelling older adults using thigh-measured accelerometry as the criterion method. 801 participants (75.6 ± 6.1 years old, 57.6% females) provided valid thigh-based accelerometer data (activPAL/Axivity) and…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Older Adults, Foreign Countries
