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Author : Pamela S. King
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (288 download)
Download or read book Understanding Adolescents' Motivation for Physical Activity written by Pamela S. King and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rebecca Elizabeth Lee
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Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Understanding Motivation for Two Kinds of Physical Activity Among Older Adolescent College Students written by Rebecca Elizabeth Lee and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martin Hagger
Publisher : Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780736062503
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (625 download)
Download or read book Intrinsic Motivation and Self-determination in Exercise and Sport written by Martin Hagger and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading group of experts in motivation provide a resource for advancing research and application. It contains the essentials of self-determination theory and an overview of research in motivation in a physical activity context.
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 : Alan L. Smith
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492584282
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior written by Alan L. Smith and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008-07-24 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As interest in the public health challenge of youth inactivity increases, the ambitious Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior sets a standard for addressing a problem with worldwide implications. Drawing on the contributions of a diverse group of international experts, this reference challenges professionals, researchers, and students to implement new solutions and further their research and work. No other text addresses the causes, contributing factors, and fundamental issues in dealing with youth physical activity with such depth or comprehensive coverage. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior breaks away from traditional thinking that places activity and sedentary behavior on a single continuum, which may limit progress in addressing youth inactivity. Instead, the authors encourage readers to focus on how sedentary and physically active behaviors coexist and consider how the two behaviors may have different determinants. In doing so, the text also considers developmental features such as maturation, ethnicity, environment, and genetics across both childhood (through age 12) and adolescence (the teen years). By looking at a variety of psychosocial and epidemiological factors, the authors set the stage for a critical analysis of beliefs and views at a time when many assumptions are taken for granted. This book is organized in three parts that build on one another to deepen readers’ understanding of this complex problem. This text begins by addressing the fundamental issues and assumptions pertaining to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior, covering such topics as measurement of the behavior in question, health outcomes, concepts, and trends in a public health context. Once readers have grasped this foundational knowledge, they advance to part II for a comprehensive account of personal factors likely to be associated with the problem. Part III moves beyond the individual into the wider social and contextual aspects of physically active and sedentary living in young people. Through this concluding part, readers gain the latest thinking on how parents, peers, schools, organized sport, and related factors link to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior. Each chapter presents the latest theory and research, real-world approaches to implementation, and background information to encourage discussion and future directions in national policy making. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior also contains the following features that add to an unprecedented learning experience: •An at-a-glance look at why and how research can be used in the real world helps researchers relate their work to overall solutions. •Coverage of more issues related to this subject than are available in any other reference makes this a one-stop resource. •Internationally respected foreword writer, editors, and contributors provide a cross-disciplinary perspective valuable for putting solutions into a wider context. •Applications for Professionals boxes and Applications for Researchers boxes at the end of each chapter provide practical suggestions for implementing solutions. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Challenges and Solutions considers current research about youth physical activity and sedentary behavior across a range of personal factors as well as cultural and social influences. The text communicates the knowledge base on developmental, economic, psychological, and social factors related to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior and provides an overview of youth-specific approaches to addressing the problem of inactivity among youth.
Author : Joanna Colgan
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (951 download)
Download or read book Understanding Physical Activity Motivation And Activity Monitoring Device Preferences For Youth With Visual Impairments written by Joanna Colgan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Previous research demonstrates that individuals with visual impairments (VI) are at risk for health-related illnesses attributed to inactivity and low fitness. As patterns of behavior--such as physical activity (PA)--established during childhood and adolescence determine one's risk of developing chronic disease and illness later in life, this is a crucial time of life in which to target motivation and maintenance of a physically active lifestyle. Few studies have examined the use of PA monitoring devices on PA motivation in general, particularly in children, adolescents, or individuals with VI. The purpose of this study was to determine the possible motivational factors of two popular fitness bands and one talking pedometer on the PA motivation of youth with VI, and whether these factors differ based upon sex or VI level. Methods: Participants consisted of 20 youth (13 males, 7 females, Mage=12.65±2.26) with VI. During a weeklong developmental sports camp for youth with VI, participants were placed in groups of 5 and given the two fitness bands and talking pedometer to wear concurrently. Focus groups were conducted at the end of each day; the sessions were recorded and transcribed. Participants responded to questions based on the social-ecological model (SEM) to discern, relative to these exercise devices, various motivators for PA at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational levels, including: ease of use and access to data, understanding of the data, device preference, interpersonal benefits of using these devices, specific aspects of the devices that were found to be motivating, and suggested changes to the devices. Two researchers developed a coding scheme within an SEM framework using standard qualitative methods and coded responses by VI level, perceived motivation for PA, favorite device, and motivating device components; once consensus was reached, coding was analyzed using NVivo 10. Results: Results included the perceived motivational benefit of using these devices, the variance of device preference based upon VI level and the lack of variance based upon sex, such as a preference for the audible device by those with less vision, and different aspects of each device on three SEM levels that the participants found to be motivating, such as the type of PA measures displayed, the incentive they offered to compete with peers or set PA competition goals, and ways in which the devices could be utilized at the organizational level to improve PA motivation for these participants. Conclusion: Overall, all three PA-monitoring devices were reported to increase the participants' motivation for PA. Device preference did differ by VI level, with those with less sight preferring the auditory device and those with more sight preferring the Nike Fuelband, which had the best visual contrast. All three devices also had aspects that were found to be motivating at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational levels of the SEM framework, such as the feedback and encouragement they offered, the ability they gave to compete or set goals with peers, and their ability to be used in school physical education classes. In future, the specific motivational aspects of these three devices may be used by PA interventions to increase the PA of this population and decrease rates of chronic illness related to sedentary lifestyle.
Author : Selen Razon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134462441
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (344 download)
Download or read book Applied Exercise Psychology written by Selen Razon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applied Exercise Psychology emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling psychology, and exercise physiology for physical activity behavior change. The book provides readers with: theoretical bases for understanding and promoting physical activity behavior; interventions to use for facilitating physical activity behavior change and the tools for measuring the effectiveness of these interventions; cross-cultural considerations for practitioners to ensure multicultural competency; considerations to guide best practices with special populations (e.g., persons with medical conditions and persons with mental health conditions); overall applied implications and future directions. The collection builds a bridge between up-to-date research findings, relevant field experiences, and applied implications. This is the first book to cover such breadth of topics in applied exercise psychology, with chapters bringing often overlooked issues to the attention of practitioners to promote not only evidence-based practice but also responsible ethics and referral.
Author : Matthew Osden Fullmer
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Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (975 download)
Download or read book Physical Activity Rates and Motivational Profiles of Adolescents While Keeping a Daily Leisure-time Physical Activity Record written by Matthew Osden Fullmer and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between keeping a daily leisure-time physical activity record and adolescent (a) feelings of competence toward leisure-time physical activity, (b) motivational profiles toward leisure-time physical activity, and (c) leisure-time physical activity behaviors. Participants were 124 junior high and high school physical education (PE) students. Students completed the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire–2, the Godin Leisure–Time Exercise Questionnaire, the Perceived Competence Scale, and were assigned to keep an online leisure-time physical activity record for three weeks as part of their regular PE class. A 2 (gender) x 4 (trials) repeated measures ANCOVA was used to examine the relationships between recording compliance and the variables of perceived competence, motivation, and physical activity. Results showed a significant interaction between recording compliance and leisure-time physical activity. As students kept the leisure-time physical activity record, boys’ leisure-time physical activity levels significantly increased and girls’ leisure-time physical activity levels significantly decreased. Also, a significant interaction between recording compliance and introjected regulation was found. The more students recorded the less motivated they were by guilt and obligation to exercise in their leisure time. Lastly a significant interaction was found between recording compliance and intrinsic regulation, showing that the more students recorded the more intrinsically motivated they were to exercise in their leisure time. Implications and suggestions are set forth for PE professionals.
Author : Sara Porter
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Children and Adolescents Self-determined Motivation for Leisure and Organized Physical Activity Behaviors written by Sara Porter and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ashley Casey
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000298868
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Models-based Practice in Physical Education written by Ashley Casey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of over 40 years of research on models in physical education to suggest Models-based Practice (MbP) as an innovative future approach to physical education. It lays out the ideal conditions for MbP to flourish by situating pedagogical models at the core of physical education programs and allowing space for local agency and the co-construction of practice. Starting from the premise that true MbP does not yet exist, the book makes a case for the term "pedagogical model" over alternatives such as curriculum model and instructional model, and explains how learners’ cognitive, social, affective and psychomotor needs should be organised in ways that are distinctive and unique to each model. It examines the core principles underpinning the pedagogical models that make up MbP, including pedagogical models as organising centres for program design and as design specifications for developing local programs. The book also explores how a common structure can be applied to analyse pedagogical models at macro, meso and micro levels of discourse. Having created a language through which to talk about pedagogical models and MbP, the book concludes by identifying the conditions - some existing and some aspirational - under which MbP can prosper in reforming physical education. An essential read for academics, doctoral and post-graduate students, and pre-service and in-service teachers, Models-based Practice in Physical Education is a vital point of reference for anyone who is interested in pedagogical models and wants to embrace this potential future of physical education.
Author : Kanayo F. Umeh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521875269
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Understanding Adolescent Health Behaviour written by Kanayo F. Umeh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-07 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh explanation of teenage behaviour arguing that their actions are not as irrational as popular myth suggests.
Author : Catherine Roland
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Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (926 download)
Download or read book Adolescent Motivation for Healthy Behaviors written by Catherine Roland and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescence is a period marked by significant physical, developmental, cognitive, and social changes, all of which contribute to health concerns for teens. A steady rise in life expectancy over the past two centuries is potentially diminishing due to the increase in prevalence, severity, and consequences of obesity in children and adolescents related to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Health behaviors are often established during childhood and adolescence that continue into adulthood. The development and integration of healthy lifestyle behaviors are vital through adolescence. Self-determination theory (SDT) offers a theoretical framework for attempting to understand individual differences in motivation and behavior. Recent studies have primarily focused on how adolescents make choices related to eating behaviors, physical activity, and self-care habits, and how the resultant behaviors are measured. Participants in this study were 63 healthy adolescents enrolled in 9th grade health class. All participants provided baseline data at Time 1 and again following the five-week pretest posttest intervention study at Time 2. This study examined the utility of SDT in the development of the Adolescent Intrinsic Motivation, a healthy lifestyle behavior intervention, using the tenets of SDT to explain healthy lifestyle motivational beliefs in adolescents, along with healthy lifestyle behaviors and knowledge. The AIM intervention study introduced basic health recommendations to adolescents in an autonomy-supportive environment, which has been shown to encourage the adolescent to make healthy behavior choices based on their own interest and enjoyment. Preliminary effects of the study indicated that participants receiving the AIM intervention demonstrated significant differences in motivational beliefs, healthy lifestyle knowledge, as well as healthy lifestyle behaviors from Time 1 (baseline) to Time 2 (post-intervention). Results of this study provide support for the use of SDT to address the competence, relatedness, and autonomy of adolescents in the development of health education material. Testing this intervention in a larger, random sampling of schools within the state, or even in more than one state, with a three- or six-month follow-up would be useful in determining the longer-term effects of the intervention.
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 : Tala H. I. Fakhouri
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Physical Activity in U.S. Youth Aged 12-15 Years, 2012 written by Tala H. I. Fakhouri and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karla Palmer
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (529 download)
Download or read book Testing an Intervention to Increase Adolescent Autonomous Motivation for Physical Activity and Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity Among Rural, Adolescents written by Karla Palmer and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daily moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is critical for high school (HS) students in rural areas who are not meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines. HS students who are not involved in sports and other activities that help them meet current PA recommendations need additional programs to assist them in achieving this objective. Although PA is vital to their health, limited research has evaluated PA interventions with rural HS students. The two-fold purpose of this dissertation is: (1) Examine autonomous motivation for PA; and (2) Test the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of a PA intervention with rural HS students. The dissertation aims are: (1) To analyze the concept of adolescent autonomous motivation for PA, (2) To test the preliminary efficacy of a 10-week Teen Leisure Time PA Club (TLC) intervention among rural HS students, as compared to a control condition, in: a) increasing MVPA (primary outcome; min/hr.; accelerometer-measured) and decreasing sedentary behavior, body mass index (BMI), percent body fat (% BF), and perceived stress; and b) improving psychosocial (basic psychological needs [BPNs]: competence, autonomy, and relatedness and autonomous motivation for PA), (3) Evaluate the feasibility of the intervention related to: HS students' enrollment, attrition, and attendance in the club; delivery/receipt of avatar motivational messages and weekly PA goals and strategies; and adherence to protocols, (4) To explore HS students' and club instructors' satisfaction with the intervention (individual interviews).Manuscript 1 is a concept analysis of adolescent autonomous motivation for PA. The review utilized Rodger's Evolutionary Model of concept analysis. Five online databases were searched for studies published in English utilizing key words, such as adolescents/teenagers, motivation, autonomous motivation, and PA. The results yielded 1971 records, with 68 articles meeting eligibility criteria. Findings demonstrate that adolescent autonomous motivation for PA is conceptually defined as a personal desire to attain PA because the behavior is fun and enjoyable, or it is an important part of how the adolescent self-identifies. Manuscript 2 and 3 are based on data designed to evaluate a PA intervention. Two rural school districts were approached to participate and students were recruited from their home room classes during school hours. The study population included HS students in grades 9 through 12 that were willing to participate. Manuscript 2 examines quantitative findings from this original intervention study. Measures included the primary outcome of MVPA (via ActiGraph); and secondary outcomes of sedentary behavior, perceived stress, BMI, %BF, and self-report PA. No differences in accelerometer measured or self-reported PA emerged between the intervention and control groups at baseline and post-intervention. Retention rates (83%) and positive feedback from participants supported the intervention's acceptability. Enrollment rate was very low (1.88%). No between-group differences occurred in any of the measured variables. Manuscript 3 examined qualitative data from semi-structured interviews conducted with a sub-sample of 10 HS students. Interviews explored adolescents' perceptions of their experiences with the TLC and the degree that the environment was autonomy-supportive. Recorded interviews were transcribed, and two independent reviewers coded the data. Findings showed that these concepts (BPNs and environmental variables) are important and help support autonomous motivation for PA. In summary, this study, guided by the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) established that adolescent autonomous motivation for PA may contribute to increase PA in rural HS students and that the TLC intervention was acceptable, and feasible.
Author : George Graham
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492585572
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Teaching Children and Adolescents Physical Education written by George Graham and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s never been more challenging to teach physical education to children and adolescents. Between managing difficult behavior and adapting lessons for students with diverse needs, teachers have their hands full. Teaching Children and Adolescents Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher has been helping both new and experienced physical educators meet these challenges for many years, and this revised edition has been updated to address many of the new challenges that have emerged in the past decade. Expanded to address teaching across elementary, middle, and high school, this classic resource demonstrates the techniques and skills master teachers rely on. Many of these skills are illustrated with videotapes of actual K-12 teachers in action. This already-successful text goes beyond pedagogy to include concrete curriculum strategies for making classes vibrant, fun, and developmentally appropriate. Written in conversational language, the book is readily applicable. Teaching Children and Adolescents Physical Education has been refreshed to be more valuable than ever to veteran and future physical educators navigating the elementary, middle, and high school environment. New features include the following: • New research and examples from the world of secondary physical education • Technology tips and app ideas contributed by real physical educators • Linked directly to national standards and grade-level outcomes (SHAPE America, 2014), a new approach to planning and teaching lessons to meet the needs of all students • Many sample task sheets and assessment examples for middle and high school In addition, this resource features three new chapters that add even more depth to the topics covered. The chapters address long-term planning, writing, and teaching the lesson plan. The value of this book can be attributed to the authors’ years of experience teaching physical education in elementary, middle, and high school. George Graham, Eloise Elliott, and Steve Palmer understand all aspects of quality physical education and the teaching challenges that come with the territory—because they have been there. Emphasizing real-world strategies, the authors weave instructional scenarios throughout the book. Readers will see in action the decision-making process master teachers go through when writing and teaching lesson plans. Because every class is different, this resource also highlights how to plan for diverse students and how to adjust lessons accordingly. The text is packed with tried-and-true advice for motivating students to practice, building positive feelings, observing and analyzing, providing feedback, and assessing students through formative assessment. Examples show what effective physical education instruction really looks like in secondary gymnasiums and on playgrounds. Rich with firsthand advice and insight, this book will guide educators toward becoming master teachers of physical education.
Author : Karen Elizabeth McConnell
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (399 download)
Download or read book Body Image as a Motivation of Physical Activity in Adolescent Females written by Karen Elizabeth McConnell and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
