Author : Justin A. Haegele
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (919 download)
Book Synopsis The Effects of a Theory Based Physical Education Intervention on the Leisure-time Physical Activity of Adolescents with Visual Impairments by : Justin A. Haegele
Download or read book The Effects of a Theory Based Physical Education Intervention on the Leisure-time Physical Activity of Adolescents with Visual Impairments written by Justin A. Haegele and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a theory based physical education intervention on the leisure-time physical activity of adolescents with visual impairments. Six adolescents with visual impairments attending a Midwestern residential school for the blind served as participants. The study implemented a multiple baseline across participants single subject design and physical activity behavior was measured by steps taken through the use of Fitbit Zips. In addition to physical activity, questionnaires were used to collect data (i.e., change scores) on selected social cognitive theory constructs. Data were analyzed through visual analysis and descriptive statistics. Results of the multiple baseline design did not demonstrate a functional relation between the number of steps taken and the intervention. These results may have been directly influenced from several limitations of the study, such as seasonality (i.e., the program took place in the winter time where limited leisure-time physical activity opportunities were available) and the truncation of the program for Participants 4, 5, and 6. Because of these limitations, the results may not represent the full effectiveness of the intervention for individuals with visual impairments. With the lack of physical activity intervention research related to adolescent-aged individuals with visual impairments (Haegele & Porretta, 2015), and the influence physical activity has on health-related outcomes (e.g., obesity), further research is needed.