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Author : Joyce Ishengoma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (428 download)
Download or read book A Comparative Study of Physical Activity Behavior of International and Domestic Students written by Joyce Ishengoma and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sharon Chai Flath
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (611 download)
Download or read book Cross-cultural Comparison of College Students' Physical Activity Behaviors in the US and ROC Using Transtheoretical Model Constructs written by Sharon Chai Flath and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was a cross-cultural comparative study that examined college students' physical activity behavior in both the United States and the Republic of China on the basis of the full Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change. Although current investigations do support TTM as a powerful model of physical activity behavior change, there remains a need for examining other variables and constructs relative to those proposed in TTM. From a health promotion planning or intervention perspective, the integration of some of the PRECEDE and PROCEED (PRE) constructs might provide unique insight into physical activity behavior. A total of 1,132 participants were recruited into this study, with 531 coming from Taiwan and 601 coming from the U.S. In spite of similar recruitment techniques, demographical data indicated that the participants from Taiwan were older and had lower BMIs than those in the United States. They also spent more time sifting in comparison to their American counterparts. The scales and subscales used in this study were completed in the participants' native language (i.e., Chinese or English). Prior to their use in this study, all of the questionnaires were translated into Chinese using a multiple-step methodology, including back translation, and they were found to have reasonable internal consistency. Results showed that the best predictive model for the stages of physical activity behavior change was based on concomitants coming from both TTM and PRE together. Specifically, the variables that contributed the most to the participants' stage of change for physical activity classification in a stepwise analysis, in order of entry, were the behavioral processes of change, predisposing, nationality, cognitive processes of change, and gender. The overall classification accuracy was 49%. Other than the maintenance stage (66%-68% classification accuracy), this study found that the preparation stage (65.5%- 70.4% classification accuracy) was especially reliably predicted, which suggests that preparation stage might be less transitory than previous thought. Furthermore, the concurrent validity of the stage of change measure used in this study was significantly related to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). This is the first application of IPAQ in Taiwan and the results of the present study support its continued use as a physical activity measure within a new country. As nationality was a key concomitant of stage of change classification, the present study suggests there may be a need for more non-Eurocentric research with TTM before concluding that behavior change strategies and techniques hypothesized in the model (e.g., behavioral and cognitive processes of change decisional balance, and self-efficacy) are fully generalizable in physical activity behavior change interventions using mixed culture samples. Likewise, there may be some unique contributions to such interventions by incorporating constructs from a broader health promotion planning or intervention model.
Author : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309283140
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Author : Syed Danyal Ahmed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781392778623
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (786 download)
Download or read book A Comparative Analysis of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Dietary Patterns Among International Students from Gulf Cooperation Council Countries written by Syed Danyal Ahmed and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: An epidemiological transition has swept our planet resulting in a shift from infectious diseases to the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The rise of NCDs can evidently be attributed to physical activity, sedentary behavior, and dietary patterns. Health and disease patterns of a society change due to socioeconomic, technological, and environmental changes. A region that has seen unparalleled economic growth primarily due to the discovery of oil beginning in the twentieth century is the Arabian Peninsula countries. The political and economic alliance of these 6 nations, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, is referred to as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Numerous studies and evidence have highlighted a rise of NCDs in the region and have attributed the problem to negative changes in physical activity, sedentary behavior, and dietary patterns. Seeking to educate the new generation, GCC countries send their students to Western nations on scholarships to obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees. To date, there is no research measuring the behaviors and lifestyle factors of citizens from GCC countries outside of their respective nations. The purpose of the study is to examine and compare behaviors and lifestyle factors pre and post-immigration to California. A pre and post-immigration survey was administered to international students from GCC nations studying at California State University, Fullerton and the University of California, Irvine. The tested hypotheses were: (1) There is a significant difference in the physical activity of international students from GCC countries post-immigration, (2) There is a significant difference in the sedentary behavior of international students from GCC countries post-immigration, (3) There is a significant difference in the dietary habits of international students from GCC countries post-immigration. A total of 89 participants served as the sample of this study, in which 57.6% of participants were from Saudi Arabia and 28.3% from Kuwait. Based on the data, the investigator concluded that participants were significantly more active in two areas of physical activity (walking and sports) and possessed significantly healthier diets post-immigration. No significant difference was found in sedentary behavior between pre and post-immigration.
Author : Benny Aprial M
Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation
ISBN 13 : 1631903993
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (319 download)
Download or read book ACPES 2022 written by Benny Aprial M and published by European Alliance for Innovation. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of The 8th ACPES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 (ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport) contain several papers that have been presented at a seminar with the theme "The Evalution and Growth of Physical Education, Sport, and Health in The New Normal Era". This seminar was held on 28-30 October 2022 and was organized by the Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga dan Kesehatan Bina Guna and became a routine agenda every year. The 8th ACPES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 (ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport) was realized this year by presenting various presenters, lecturers, researchers and students from universities both inside and outside Indonesia. The 8th ACPES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 (ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport) presents 2 leading keynote speakers from Sport Science NIE/NTU Singapore and University Of Nothingham Malaysia, 6 Invited Speakers from University Sains Malaysia, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga dan Kesehatan Bina Guna, Nanyang Technological University, Mahasarakam University and Srinakarimwirot University. In addition, presenters for the parallel sessions came from various State and Private Universities, Institutions, Academies and Schools. Some of them are those who have already sat and are about to take the oral exam. The plenary speakers presented topics covering various disciplines. They have provided a wealth of inspiring input on trending educational research topics around the world. The hope is that all prospective lecturers and students will share the results of their research to improve teaching processes and quality, as well as leadership. This international seminar presented the results of research, reviews, and results of dedication carried out by researchers from various domestic and foreign agencies, attended by 168 participants from 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. There were 66 papers that passed through a rigorous review process and were accepted by the committee. All papers reflect the scope of the Conference by following: Physical Education; Educational Model; Global Issues in Education and Research; Transformative Learning and Education; Sports Education, Sports Science and Educational Technology; Management; Curriculum, Research and Development; Innovative Educational Practices and Effective Technologies in the Classroom; Education policy.
Author : Tamara J. Brant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (173 download)
Download or read book Student Self-reported Physical Activity Behavior written by Tamara J. Brant and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stuart J. H. Biddle
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136339558
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)
Download or read book Psychology of Physical Activity written by Stuart J. H. Biddle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to increase throughout the developed world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important concern for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike. Psychology of Physical Activity is a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from theories of motivation and adherence to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation. Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded third edition, Psychology of Physical Activity is still the only textbook to offer a full survey of the evidence-base for theory and practice in exercise psychology, and the only textbook that explains how to interpret the quality of the research evidence. With international cases, examples and data included throughout, the book also provides a thoroughly detailed examination of the relationship between physical activity and mental health. A full companion website offers useful features to help students and lecturers get the most out of the book during their course, including multiple-choice revision questions, PowerPoint slides and a test bank of additional learning activities. Psychology of Physical Activity is the most authoritative, engaging and up-to-date introduction to exercise psychology currently available. It is essential reading for all students working in exercise and health sciences.
Author : Matthew A. Stults-Kolehmainen
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832535801
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)
Download or read book Motivation States and Hedonic Motivation for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport vs. Sedentary Behaviors written by Matthew A. Stults-Kolehmainen and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1469832720
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (698 download)
Download or read book ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the latest scientific research findings, ACSM’s Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise lays the theoretical foundation of behavior change and then provides specific strategies, tools, and methods to motivate and inspire clients to be active, exercise, and stay healthy. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and written by a team of leading experts in exercise science and motivation, this highly practical book provides step-by-step instructions to help fitness/health professionals and students master motivation techniques that have proven successful in helping clients adhere to an exercise program.
Author : Martha Raile Alligood
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323266975
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (232 download)
Download or read book Nursing Theorists and Their Work - E-Book written by Martha Raile Alligood and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive of its kind, this classic resource in the field of nursing theory provides an in-depth look at 49 theorists of historical, international, and significant importance. Each chapter features a clear, consistent presentation of a key nursing philosophy or theory. Case studies and critical thinking activities help bridge the gap between theory and application. A case study at the end of each theorist chapter puts the theory into a larger perspective, helping you understand how the information can be applied to practice. A Major Concepts & Definitions box in each theorist chapter outlines and summarizes the theory’s most significant ideas and clarifies content-specific vocabulary. Each theorist chapter concludes with an extensive bibliography outlining numerous primary and secondary sources of information ideal for research projects. Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each theorist chapter challenge you to process the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical practice situations. Introductory chapters provide you with a strong foundation in the history and philosophy of science, logical reasoning, and the theory development process. Diagrams for theories help you visualize and better understand inherently abstract concepts. Each theorist chapter is written by a scholar specializing in that particular theorist’s work — often an individual who has worked closely with the theorist. Most chapters have been reviewed and edited by the theorist for currency and accuracy, further validating the accounts set forth in the text. Theorist birth (and if applicable, death) dates help you place each individual into a time context. A new chapter introduces the theorist Afaf Meleis and covers her Transition Theory that has helped shape the theoretical development of nursing. Points for further study at the end of each chapter direct you to assets available for additional information. Need to know information is highlighted in at-a-glance summary boxes throughout to help you quickly review key concepts. Personal quotes from the theorists help you gain insight and make each complex theory more memorable. Updated references include only published works to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309187370
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Health and Behavior written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-10-18 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health and Behavior reviews our improved understanding of the complex interplay among biological, psychological, and social influences and explores findings suggested by recent research-including interventions at multiple levels that we can employ to improve human health. The book covers three main areas: What do biological, behavioral, and social sciences contribute to our understanding of healthâ€"including cardiovascular, immune system and brain functioning, behaviors that influence health, the role of social networks and socioeconomic status, and more. What can we learn from applied research on interventions to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and larger populations? How can we expeditiously translate research findings into application?
Author : Zi Yan
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (785 download)
Download or read book Physical Activity Among Chinese International Students in American Higher Education written by Zi Yan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese international students in American colleges and universities report low levels of physical activity involvement, which may limit them in terms of realizing their full human potential (i.e., cognitively, physically, socially). The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the psychosocial mechanisms as well as the sociocultural influences to understand physical activity behavior among Chinese international students in American higher education. The first manuscript reviewed the background of physical activity participation among Chinese students. It also reviewed empirical findings related to the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) model (Welk, 1999). The second manuscript tested a model of meeting physical activity recommendation (MPAR), using the YPAP model as the guiding framework in an effort to identify theoretical predictors of physical activity participation among Chinese international students. Results revealed that the predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors predicted MPAR among Chinese international students. Different from Welk's (1999) model, however, we found that the enabling and reinforcing factors influenced physical activity indirectly through the predisposing factors, able(i.e., Am I able?) and worth (i.e., Is it worth it?), instead of directly. The results clarify how the YPAP model might be used to understand the physical activity behavior of Chinese international students studying in American colleges and universities. The third manuscript qualitatively explored the physical activity experiences of Chinese female international graduate students in terms of meanings, facilitators, and barriers to participation. It revealed that physical activity provided the participants with a break from their academic work, allowed them some alone time, gave them feelings of accomplishment, and taught them a process for accomplishing other things in their lives. Major facilitators included social influences, the availability of ample resources, their changing perceptions of femininity, and the need to improve or maintain their health. The most frequent barriers included a lack of time, self-efficacy, social support, "how to" information, and cultural barriers. This study adds to our understanding of the physical activity experiences of Chinese international graduate students, as well offers some direction to colleges and universities in the U.S. regarding how they might facilitate the physical activity behavior of Chinese international graduate students in the future. Based on the two empirical studies, colleges and universities ought to provide physical activity resources, as well as social resources, to increase the perceived competence, self-efficacy, positive attitude, and enjoyment of physical activity among Chinese international students. University curriculums and fitness training programs should include cross-cultural course content to increase awareness of the unique needs of international students, as well as to help them to remove barriers to their physical activity participation.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Víctor Arufe Giráldez
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832523870
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)
Download or read book Psychological variables, physical activity and physical education written by Víctor Arufe Giráldez and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-05-24 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mohammed Alshehri
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)
Download or read book The Impact of Social Support on the Physical Activity and Eating Habits of International College Students written by Mohammed Alshehri and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction. International students in the United States have nearly doubled in number over the last decade and now account for more than five percent of all college students. Upon moving to the US, many students adopt unhealthy dietary and physical activity behaviors, perhaps related to a lack of familiarity and social support. This cross-sectional study assessed the impact of social support on international college students' dietary and physical activity behaviors. Methods. International students (n = 318) enrolled in one of five public universities in a Midwest state completed a comprehensive survey assessing self-reported eating habits, physical activity behaviors, and perceived social support, using the Social Support for Eating Habits and Exercise scales, the Starting the Conversation (STC) scale, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Comparisons were made to explore the impact of perceived social support on international students' dietary and physical activity behaviors. Results. Region of origin and family's social support for discouraging healthy eating habits both significant predictors of poor eating habits. For every one unit increase of family social support that discouraged healthy eating habits (ranging from 5 to 25), there was a 0.14 unit increase in the STC scale (ranging from 8 to 24, wherein higher numbers represent less healthy diets). Additionally, region of origin, academic level, and friends' social support for exercise were each significant predictors of physical activity behaviors. Friends' support for exercise was positively associated with higher total physical activity Metabolic Equivalents of Task (MET) counts; for every one unit increase of friends' social support for exercise (i.e., ranging from 5 to 50), there was an 81.1 METs-minutes/week increase in total physical activity MET count. Friends' social support for exercise was a significant predictor of participants' physical activity levels (i.e., inactive, minimally active, and health enhancing physical activity "HEPA"), with increasing support associated with higher likelihood of HEPA compared to inactivity. Discussion. Transitioning to the United States may have negative impacts on international students' dietary and physical activity behaviors. We found that international students' unhealthy eating habits increased when their families discouraged healthy eating habits. Additionally, we found that increased levels of friends' social support for exercise was associated with increased physical activity MET counts and physical activity levels. As university administrators and wellness programs continue to explore interventions promoting positive health behaviors among international students, they should consider including elements that focus specifically on friendship social support as a motivating factor for increasing physical activity behaviors as well as including family members to increase social support for healthy eating habits.
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ISBN 13 : 9780955401817
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Chronic Disease written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. Kim Halford
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128154942
Total Pages : 770 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Cross-Cultural Family Research and Practice written by W. Kim Halford and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross-Cultural Family Research and Practice broadens the theoretical and clinical perspectives on couple and family cross-cultural research with insights from a diverse set of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, communications, economics, and more. Examining topics such as family migration, acculturation and implications for clinical intervention, the book starts by providing an overarching conceptual framework, then moves into a comparison of countries and cultures, with an overview of cross-cultural studies of the family across nations from a range of specific disciplinary perspectives. Other sections focus on acculturation, migrating/migrated families and their descendants, and clinical practice with culturally diverse families. Studies cultural influences in couple and family relationships Features a broadly interdisciplinary perspective Looks at how cultural differences affect how families are structured and function Explores why certain immigrant groups adapt better to new countries than others Discusses why certain countries are better at integrating immigrants than others
