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Book Synopsis Effects of a Peer Mentored Exercise Program on Physical Activity and Fitness for College Students with ASD by : Steffanie Colgate
Download or read book Effects of a Peer Mentored Exercise Program on Physical Activity and Fitness for College Students with ASD written by Steffanie Colgate and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are less fit than their peers without ASD, which is why it is important to give exercise interventions further attention. Barriers such as a lack of motivation to be physically active, limited physical activity opportunities, as well as impaired motor skills may restrict exercise participation. Peer mentors can be helpful support devices when administering exercise interventions for college students with ASD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a peer mentored exercise program on physical activity and fitness for college students with ASD. Sixteen college students with ASD (male = 13, female = 3; mean age = 22.38) participated in this study. All participants partook in the IFiT (Into Fitness Together) program; which is a peer mentored physical activity program for college students with ASD. Additionally, the participants completed physical fitness assessments before and after IFiT. The physical fitness assessments included: cardiorespiratory fitness, upper body and abdominal muscular endurance, as well as flexibility. Physical activity (i.e. steps per day) was monitored through a Fitbit Charge 2 throughout the 10-week intervention. Statistical significance was found in 3 out of 4 fitness measurements at post testing: Vo2 max (p=.005), sit and reach (p=.014), and push-ups (p=.010). Out of the 16 participants in this study, 10 met the physical activity criteria to be included in analysis. Physical activity results showed that our participants averaged 9,712 SPD and over half (60%) of the participant’s individual activity graphs displayed an upward trend in average SPD throughout the intervention. Results from this study suggest that a peer mentored exercise program may be an effective method to increase physical activity and fitness in college students with ASD.
Book Synopsis Exploring a Mind-body Fitness Program Among College Students with and Without ASD by : Ngozichukwu Nnoli
Download or read book Exploring a Mind-body Fitness Program Among College Students with and Without ASD written by Ngozichukwu Nnoli and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many college students with and without ASD tend to live a more inactive lifestyle and experience challenges in meeting the physical activity guidelines of at least 150min/week, putting their health at risk of developing chronic conditions. These findings suggest a need to find ways to promote physical activity in the young-adult population. Self-determination is a motivational theory that argues that all human beings have universal needs that can be used to motivate and enhance all human activity. The fulfillment of the basic psychological needs can help explain motivation on a continuum, from being unmotivated to being intrinsically motivated. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the experiences of college students' participation in a 10-week, virtual, peer-mentored physical activity and mindfulness intervention program through self-determination theory. The first author used a traditional qualitative inquiry design, and 4 participants (1 ASD, 3 Non-ASD) took part in interviews. This study employed a purposeful sampling method to include college students (Meanage= 21 years) from the peer mentored physical activity and mindfulness intervention program. The four college students who completed the intervention program participated individually in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Following a deductive thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) perceived control (sense of choice and sense of self), (b) skill development (increase of knowledge and perceived progress and improvements), (c) belongingness (feeling part of a group and feeling cared for), and (d) connectedness (persistence and companionship). These findings deepen understanding of how basic psychological need fulfillment can provide invaluable opportunities for enhanced physical activity engagement. A basic psychological need-supportive environment in a physical activity context is important for influencing activity motivation in young adults with and without ASD.
Book Synopsis The Effects of Participation in a Physical Activity Mentoring Program on the Attitudes of College Students Toward Individuals with Disabilities by : Tanya Shull
Download or read book The Effects of Participation in a Physical Activity Mentoring Program on the Attitudes of College Students Toward Individuals with Disabilities written by Tanya Shull and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Health-related mentoring programs for individuals with disabilities can produce benefits for all participants. Physical activity is critical for individuals with disabilities and has been shown to enhance many aspects of their health. Through a physical activity mentoring program, persons can benefit from a mentor to become physically active. Objective: To determine the effects of a physical activity mentoring program for individuals with disabilities on the attitudes of college students towards persons with disabilities. Methods: College student mentors (n = 36) were paired with individuals with disabilities to participate in physical activity 2 hours a week for 8 weeks. Mentors completed pre and post attitude surveys. A control group (n = 32) was used for comparison. Two scales were utilized to measure attitudes of college students. Antonak' s Scale Toward Disabled Persons and Gething's Modified Interaction with Disabled Persons Scale were used. Results: Participation in a physical activity mentoring program for individuals with disabilities did not show a significant difference in attitude change in the experimental group (mentors) compared to a control group. Conclusions: Data suggests future studies with larger samples may find a change in sub-groups. To determine the affects of participation in a physical activity mentoring program more research needs to be done.
Author :American College of Sports Medicine Publisher :Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN 13 :1469832720 Total Pages :300 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (698 download)
Book Synopsis ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise by : American College of Sports Medicine
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.
Book Synopsis Effects of Participation in a Physical Activity Mentoring Program on the Attitudes of College Students Towards Individuals with Disabilities by : Blake Dole
Download or read book Effects of Participation in a Physical Activity Mentoring Program on the Attitudes of College Students Towards Individuals with Disabilities written by Blake Dole and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigating attitudes towards individuals with disabilities (IWD) has been the focus of much research including how attitudes develop and what effects they have on IWD. Attitudes play an important role in everyday life of IWD as barriers often exist that hinder many aspects of daily life including services in physical activity (Vilchinsky, Werner, & Findler, 2010). Much research on factors that affect the development of attitudes has led researchers to identifying direct contact or hands-on experience with IWD as a factor consistently related to positive attitudes (Rimmerman, Hozmi, & Duvdevany, 2000; McManus, Feyes, & Saucier, 2011). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of participation in a physical activity mentoring program on the attitudes of college students towards IWD. Participants in the mentoring program and a control group completed pre- and postsurveys using the Multidimensional Attitudes Scale Towards Persons with Disabilities (MAS) (Vilchinsky et al., 2010). Results revealed no statistically significant differences in attitude change between the two groups following participation in the 8-week program. Significant interaction effects were present between factors scores and pre- and post surveys as well as on factor scores and three different disability situations.
Book Synopsis Effects of a Home Vs. Community-based Exercise Program on Physical Fitness for Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism by : Alicia Marie Loreta
Download or read book Effects of a Home Vs. Community-based Exercise Program on Physical Fitness for Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism written by Alicia Marie Loreta and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a home or community-based exercise program was more effective for improving physical fitness for adolescents and young adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism. Methods: Fourteen adolescents and young adults with ID and/ or Autism, 10 males and 4 females, ages 14-27 years, were randomized to a home or community-based exercise program for 8 weeks. Both groups exercised three days a week for 30 minutes. The home group exercised alone with parental supervision and watched an online video; the community-based group exercised with a coach and peers. The participants were assessed pre and post intervention using the Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) to measure aerobic function, body composition, musculoskeletal function, and flexibility. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to assess improvements between groups, and paired sample t-tests were used to assess improvements for the entire sample. Results: The results indicated no significant differences (p > .05) in improvement between the home and community-based groups for any fitness variable. There was also no significant change for most fitness variables for the entire sample. However, there was a significant (p=.026) improvement in the trunk lift fitness measure (pre-test = 8.4 inches, post-test = 9.6 inches) for the entire sample.Conclusion: Although both groups showed improvements for the fitness variables tested, the difference between groups was not significant. The improvements that were made indicate that the home or community-based exercise program can be beneficial in helping this population improve their physical fitness.
Book Synopsis The Effects of a Remote-based Exercise Intervention on Psychosocial Factors in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder by : Juan Carlos Mayo
Download or read book The Effects of a Remote-based Exercise Intervention on Psychosocial Factors in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Juan Carlos Mayo and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AIM: The aim for this study was to identify the effects of physical activity (PA) on the psychosocial factors (PA self-efficacy, enjoyment of PA, perceived stress, and depression) amongst young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the use of a 12-week remotely prescribed exercise program. METHODSs: This quasi-experimental study consisted of a 12-week remote-based exercise intervention (and a no-exercise control group) for young adults (18 - 35 years) with ASD. Participants were recruited through the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), an organization that provides resources to individuals with ASD and their families. The exercise program occurred twice a week for 45 minutes each session. Both the intervention and control groups were asked to complete surveys on PA self-efficacy, PA enjoyment, perceived stress, and depression. RESULTS: A total of 16 young adults (intervention = 10; control = 6) with ASD were included in the final analysis. Findings revealed that there was a significant decrease in depression scores in the intervention group following the exercise intervention (p = 0.03). Additionally, the change in depression scores from baseline to post-exercise program was significantly greater than in the control condition (p=0.017). Findings were not significant for either exercise group and control group for scores in enjoyment, self-efficacy, and perceived stress. CONCLUSION: Preliminary evidence suggest that a remote-based exercise intervention may reduce symptoms of depression in young adults with ASD. Future studies that consider the type of exercise program prescribed and increasing the sample diversity and size are needed.
Book Synopsis A Qualitative Investigation of the Peer Mentor Experience in a Physical Activity Intervention for Mental Health by : Taylor R. Leenstra
Download or read book A Qualitative Investigation of the Peer Mentor Experience in a Physical Activity Intervention for Mental Health written by Taylor R. Leenstra and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interventions that utilize peer mentors to aid in altering the physical activity behaviors and attitudes of individuals have grown in popularity (Mellanby, Rees, & Tripp, 2000). While the mentees' experiences in such programs have been studied extensively, there is little research that explores the experiences of the mentors. The Western Wellcat program is a peer-led physical activity intervention designed to improve the mental and physical well-being of students with clinical depression and anxiety (Keeler, 2015). In the Western Wellcat program peer mentors serve as supportive, reliable, and knowledgeable exercise partners for their peers (Keeler, 2015). The purpose of this study was to qualitatively investigate the experiences of peer mentors in the Western Wellcat program. Participants included eight former Western Wellcat peer mentors, who participated in the program in 2015 and 2016. Using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions, the researcher explored the peer mentors' motivations to sign up, their expectations for the program, the ways in which the program influenced them, and solicited suggestions they had for program improvement. Inductive coding revealed multiple themes in each area of exploration. The 13 themes that emerged from the peer mentors' experiences were all related to their personal growth, interpersonal awareness, and professional development. Regarding the peer mentors' overall experiences, deductive analysis was also performed based on the three basic human psychological needs of the self-determination theory: autonomy, competence, and relatedness (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Based on the emerged themes, the self-determination theory adequately explained the peer mentors' experiences in the Western Wellcat program.
Book Synopsis Evaluating the Effects of Wearable Technologies to Improve Physical Activity Levels for College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by : Kelly Nicole Kraiss
Download or read book Evaluating the Effects of Wearable Technologies to Improve Physical Activity Levels for College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Kelly Nicole Kraiss and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regular physical activity can decrease the likelihood of being overweight or obese as well as other negative health outcomes. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are more likely to be obese, less likely to be physically active, and at greater risk for health conditions and disease. Thus, there is a need for interventions that aim to increase the physical activity levels of adults with I/DD. However, interventions and related research in this field are limited. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine two independent single-subject design interventions that incorporated the use of wearable technology, a Fitbit, in order to improve physical activity levels of young adults with I/DD. Chapter 1 provided an overview of the theoretical foundations behind motivation, in particular, self-determination theory, as well as how it is related to fitness and physical activity. Common barriers that people with I/DD face when participating in physical activity are explored, as well as, self-management as a strategy for increasing physical activity. Chapter 2 evaluated the effects of a goal-setting intervention on the physical activity levels of college students with I/DD. It was implemented as a part of a singlesubject changing criterion design, where students set step count goals for each phase based on previous averages. Results indicated that participants consistently increased the number of steps taken across consecutive phases and were able to achieve greater consistency in step counts over time. Chapter 3 examined the effects of a social reinforcement intervention via a single-subject withdrawal/reversal design on the activity levels of college students with I/DD as measured by daily steps. This intervention incorporated social reinforcement by peer mentors within the Fitbit app. The intervention was effective, as all participants increased average step counts during intervention weeks. Chapter 4 discussed results of both studies as they pertain to the current literature on wearable technology to improve activity levels, self-management and goal setting in relation to health, fitness, and physical activity, and social reinforcement in physical activity for people with I/DD. Conclusions are discussed within the framework of self-determination theory. Limitations, implications, and recommendations for future research are also presented.
Book Synopsis 'If She Can Do It, I Can Do It' by : Amanda Northcott
Download or read book 'If She Can Do It, I Can Do It' written by Amanda Northcott and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of this study was to explore the influence of social support and self-efficacy on the physical activity beliefs and behaviours of participants in a peer-mentoring intervention embedded in a community-based exercise program. A second purpose was to explore social support, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers and facilitators to exercise program adherence for study participants within the community-based exercise program setting. Participants (N=10, plus 6 mentors) were adults with chronic health conditions living in a low-income neighbourhood. Intervention (n=4) and comparison (n=6) groups completed self-report measures of physical activity, social support, and barrier self-efficacy at baseline, 6-weeks, and 12-weeks. Interviews were used post-intervention to explore the impact of peer mentoring, perceived social support and self-efficacy within the exercise setting, and barriers and facilitators to physical activity for study participants. Intervention participants showed greater exercise program adherence than comparison participants at 6-weeks. Qualitative findings suggest the peer mentoring intervention increased motivation and sense of obligation to adhere to the exercise program, and provided vicarious learning opportunities that may have indirectly influenced exercise program adherence for intervention and mentor participants. Findings also suggest that the exercise program was highly influential to participants' social support and self-efficacy beliefs. Multiple barriers and facilitators to physical activity were reported. Overall, the current study supports the use of peer mentoring as an intervention strategy in combination with additional strategies to promote exercise program adherence in the study population. Practical implications are discussed in relation to the promotion of exercise program adherence in older adults with chronic health conditions participating in a community-based exercise program in a low-income neighbourhood.
Book Synopsis Interactions Between Education, Practice of Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being by : Alexandre Garcia-Mas
Download or read book Interactions Between Education, Practice of Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being written by Alexandre Garcia-Mas and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Modify Physical Activity Behaviors in General Populations and Cancer Patients and Survivors by :
Download or read book Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Modify Physical Activity Behaviors in General Populations and Cancer Patients and Survivors written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Effects of Physical Activity on High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by : Angela Vanessa-Taca Baugh
Download or read book Effects of Physical Activity on High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Angela Vanessa-Taca Baugh and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regular physical activity (PA) is vital for living a healthy life and reduced chance of disease for people of all ages. Despite the U.S. government guidelines, many adolescents do not regularly participate or get enough physical activity and research has shown physical activity occurring with much less frequency for youth with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when compared to youth without disabilities (Pan & Frey, 2006). Fewer social opportunities and higher levels of disruptive and interfering behavior may contribute to these discrepancies. The current study compared two types of physical activity, instructor-led and exergaming among 3 high school students with ASD in a classroom after school. Using an alternating treatment design, results report levels of participation and active physical engagement during each condition. Limitations are considered along with application to practice for increasing involvement in physical education activities.
Book Synopsis The Effects of a Graded Exercise Program on the Physical Fitness Functioning Level, Self Concept, Body Image, and Behavior of the Chronic Psychiatrically Disabled by : Philip Quinn
Download or read book The Effects of a Graded Exercise Program on the Physical Fitness Functioning Level, Self Concept, Body Image, and Behavior of the Chronic Psychiatrically Disabled written by Philip Quinn and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Examination of a Peer-assisted Physical Activity Pilot Program for College Students with Depression by : Garrett Rieck
Download or read book Examination of a Peer-assisted Physical Activity Pilot Program for College Students with Depression written by Garrett Rieck and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Depression in College Students by : Sasha Samaranayake
Download or read book The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Depression in College Students written by Sasha Samaranayake and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: The purpose of this review is to examine the antidepressant effects of aerobic exercise on depression in college students. Hypothesis: This researcher hypothesizes that aerobic exercise will decrease symptoms of depression in college students and be just as effective in treating depression as other forms of treatment. Methods: An electronic search was conducted using research databases, PsycARTICLES (EBSCO) and PubMed. Specific search terms were used to narrow down the search such as: "college students", "physical activity, "exercise", "mental health" and "depression symptoms". A selection criteria was established with certain criteria needing to be met such as: published in the last 10 years, college students, symptoms of depression or diagnosis of clinical depression, engaging in physical activity or aerobic exercise, and peer-reviewed. Once articles were screened, they were thoroughly read and examined. Results: In reviewing the literature it was found that aerobic exercise did indeed aid in lowering symptoms of depression. Aerobic exercise was just as effective at treating depression even when compared to other forms of treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Discussion: Time spent exercising, frequency of exercise, and obtaining an exercise plan from a health professional, all contributed to lowering symptoms of depression. Active college student's experienced lower rates of depression than their inactive peers. Playing a sport and regularly exercising were found to be protective factors for depression and suicide.
Book Synopsis The Impact of Choice by : Julia Fera Tracy
Download or read book The Impact of Choice written by Julia Fera Tracy and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
