Download or read book Evaluation of a Social Cognitive Theory based Adolescent Physical Activity Intervention written by Emily Claire Stevens and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Regular physical activity plays an influential role on morbidity and mortality, particularly within the areas of obesity and cardiovascular disease prevention. The development of programs to increase physical activity levels has the potential to attenuate the health and economic burden that physical inactivity places on our nation. The purpose of the study was to conduct an impact evaluation of the Plan for Exercise, Plan for Health intervention. The physical education, health, and/or life-skills teachers from three high schools within the Appalachian region of Ohio implemented the 9-week physical activity curriculum as an integrated unit within their classes; a fourth school served as a comparison school. Multiple regression models were developed to determine whether the intervention could predict changes in the frequency of adolescent physical activity behavior, whether changes in the targeted SCT constructs contributed to the models, and whether changes in the constructs mediated changes in behavior. The intervention explained a greater portion of the variance in changes in moderate physical activity at two of the intervention schools (R2 = 0.353; R2 = 0.40) than the comparison school (R2 = 0.287) but a non-significant portion of the variance at the third intervention school (R2 = 0.136). Subgroup analysis indicated that the intervention was particularly effective at impacting moderate physical activity among previously inactive adolescents; descriptive statistics indicate an increase in the frequency of moderate physical activity and an increase in the SCT construct scores among intervention students. Regression models were able to explain 24 - 78% of the variance in changes in moderate physical activity within intervention schools. Self-regulation and social support contributed to the models and were found to mediate changes in moderate physical activity. There were no changes in the frequency of vigorous physical activity over the course of the study. Results support the efficacy of the Plan for Exercise, Plan for Health intervention at changing adolescent moderate physical activity, particularly among previously inactive students.

Download or read book Evaluation of a Social Cognitive Theory Based Physical Activity Intervention Targeting Leisure Time Physical Exercise written by Brian Vincent Hortz and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of a Social Cognitive Theory based intervention designed to increase the frequency of leisure time planned moderate and vigorous physical exercise among high school students attending physical education class. This study was designed to be a pilot test of an educational curriculum therefore a Quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group research design was to be used. Students in each group were exposed to similar physical education curricula, however the experimental group students received an additional social cognitive theory based curricular component focused on behavioral skill building exercises. A Social Cognitive Theory based educational treatment was delivered. The primary research questions were evaluated through the use of a behavioral evaluation. This evaluation allowed for exploration of the effectiveness of the intervention with regard to moderate and vigorous physical exercise behavior. Secondary research questions were evaluated through the use of construct validity evaluation and implementation evaluation. Construct validity evaluation involved the use of impact evaluation methods to link intervention components with changes in the targeted theoretical constructs. Implementation evaluation was used to provide some assurance that the designed treatment was delivered to the subjects adequately. The results from this study indicate that the implemented Social Cognitive Theory based educational treatment had an impact on the student's levels of self-regulation and social situation as well as moderate physical exercise. The implemented Social Cognitive Theory based educational treatment did not however, have an impact upon students' levels of strength of self-efficacy, outcome expectancy values or vigorous physical exercise. This study provides information that adds to the body of literature pertaining to exercise promotion among adolescent high school students. This study was one of just a few projects attempting to target adolescent leisure time physical exercise using in-class methods. This study demonstrated an impact on two social cognitive theory constructs as well as moderate physical exercise behavior that is larger than previous studies published in the literature and demonstrated the value of continuing investigation of this curriculum.

Download or read book Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents written by Dianne Stanton Ward and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With modern conveniences and technology always beckoning, today's children are less active and more obese than ever--which leads to an ever-increasing need for more effective interventions to help them become more active. Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents addresses this problem by helping professionals in schools, health departments, recreation centers, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations design, implement, and evaluate interventions to promote and increase physical activity among children and adolescents. Part of the Physical Activity Intervention Series, Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents provides information on current levels of youth physical activity and presents a basic understanding of the issues associated with it. The book offers a clear and reader-friendly overview of theories of behavior change that have been used in developing physical activity interventions in a variety of settings and methods for program evaluation. Specific recommendations for physical activity from various professional and health organizations are included as well. The book also provides descriptive epidemiology of youth physical activity that helps identify the changes in activity as children age; insights into the potential role of the family and the community in providing physical activity opportunities for youth; guidance for the development of collaborative relationships among agencies and organizations to promote physical activity in the community; and a review of available instruments for measuring physical activity in youth populations, including self-report instruments and step counters. Practical application of the information covered in Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents is demonstrated through real-world interventions that have been implemented in various settings. The programs were selected based on their demonstrated effectiveness, potential for success, or unique features. Strengths and weaknesses of each intervention are highlighted. In addition to the presentation of existing programs, guidelines for the development of new programs are presented. Sample worksheets serve as valuable tools in evaluating and designing interventions in areas where proven programs are not yet available. The text follows a three-part progression. Part I provides an orientation to activity in young people, describing how to change behavior and introducing the settings in which such behavior change programs might be developed. In part II, documented interventions are examined for programs in schools, community organizations, and home and health care settings. Part III explores intervention design, assisting those who want to design their own interventions for specific populations. Descriptions of program evaluation, including useful measurement instruments, are detailed as well. The result is a book that professionals can use for learning about physical activity and the role it plays in the lives of youth. It will guide readers in designing successful interventions that can change physical activity behavior for the children and adolescents with whom they work.

Download or read book Evaluating a Social Cognitive Theory based Worksite Physical Activity Intervention written by Dana S. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Physical Activity and Adolescent Girls written by Joan M. Henretty and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Evaluation of a Home based Intervention Based on the Social Cognitive Theory to Promote Physical Activity in Adults written by Melinda Kay Everman-Moore and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Take Control intervention to promote days of physical activity among adults in a targeted neighborhood, as compared to a standard education intervention (Just Move). A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent comparison group research design was used. The Take Control intervention was based on the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). Specifically the constructs of self-regulation, self-efficacy and social support were targeted. Participants in the Take Control intervention received at their home, a series of self-guided worksheets that were tailored to address a specific SCT construct. Both programs were a six-week, home-based intervention that was designed to increase days of moderate and vigorous activity among adults. Three evaluation techniques were utilized. The first evaluation technique, behavioral impact evaluation, analyses the impact the intervention had on days of physical activity. The second evaluation technique, construct validation of the treatment, links intervention components to changes in the targeted SCT constructs. The third evaluation technique, process evaluation, measures if the intervention was implemented as intended. The study revealed that both groups significantly improved days of physical activity from pretest to posttest. Of the three SCT constructs targeted, only self-regulation increased from pretest to posttest. This study adds to the body of literature. It one of the few home-based studies that implements theoretical constructs. This study also supports that a minimal contact home-based intervention can impact days of physical activity as well as self-regulation skills.

Download or read book Social Cognitive Theory Based Physical Activity Intervention written by Ada Chan and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many evidence suggested that physical activity provides benefits to people with intellectual disabilities (ID), yet adults with ID did not reach the recommended guideline for physical activity and further research of PA programme that adaptable to the need of ID was important for this special population. There was no SCT-based PA intervention programmes to promote healthy behaviour among adults with ID in Hong Kong worksite, and findings from the reviews showed that Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is the most widely used theoretic foundation. This study was to evaluate the effects of a Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) based physical activity intervention designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the twelve-week intervention with regard to psychosocial behaviour using SCT and physical activity behaviour among adults with intellectual disability in non-working time.

Download or read book Evaluation of a Social Cognitive Theory Based E mail Intervention to Increase Physical Activity of College Females written by Danielle Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education written by Justin Haegele and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook represents the first comprehensive and evidence-based review of theory, research, and practice in the field of adapted physical education (APE). Exploring philosophical and foundational aspects of APE, the book outlines the main conceptual frameworks informing research and teaching in this area, and presents important material that will help shape best practice and future research. Written by world-leading researchers, the book introduces the key themes in APE, such as historical perspectives on disability, disability and the law, language, and measurement. It examines the most significant theoretical frameworks for understanding APE, from embodiment and social cognitive theory to occupational socialization, and surveys current debates and practical issues in APE, such as teacher training, the use of technology, and physical inactivity and health. Acknowledging the importance of the voices of children, parents and peers, the book also explores research methods and paradigms in APE, with each chapter including directions for further research. Offering an unprecedented wealth of material, the Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education is an essential reference for advanced students, researchers and scholars working in APE, and useful reading for anybody with an interest in disability, physical education, sports coaching, movement science or youth sport.

Download or read book Application of the Social Cognitive Theory to a Web based Physical Activity Intervention for Overweight African American Female College Students written by Rodney P. Joseph and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American women report low levels of physical activity and share a disproportionate burden of many health conditions associated with being insufficiently active, indicating the need for innovative approaches to promote physical activity in this population. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate changes in physical activity and associated Social Cognitive Theory constructs of outcome expectations, enjoyment, self-regulation, and social support following the completion of a six month, culturally-adapted Social Cognitive Theory-based website-delivered weight loss and physical activity intervention for young African-American women. A secondary data analysis was performed on African-American female college students (N=34) enrolled in a web-based weight loss and physical activity pilot study. Bivariate regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between the Social Cognitive Theory constructs and baseline physical activity levels. Paired t-tests were used to assess pre-post changes in the Social Cognitive Theory variables and physical activity from baseline to six months. Bivariate regression analyses were used to assess whether pre-post changes in the Social Cognitive Theory variables were associated with pre-post changes in physical activity. Due to the preliminary nature of the pilot study, statistical significance was set at p

Download or read book Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools written by Michael J. Furlong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-03-04 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National surveys consistently reveal that an inordinate number of students report high levels of boredom, anger, and stress in school, which often leads to their disengagement from critical learning and social development. If the ultimate goal of schools is to educate young people to become responsible and critically thinking citizens who can succeed in life, understanding factors that stimulate them to become active agents in their own leaning is critical. A new field labeled "positive psychology" is one lens that can be used to investigate factors that facilitate a student’s sense of agency and active school engagement. The purposes of this groundbreaking Handbook are to 1) describe ways that positive emotions, traits, and institutions promote school achievement and healthy social/emotional development 2) describe how specific positive-psychological constructs relate to students and schools and support the delivery of school-based services and 3) describe the application of positive psychology to educational policy making. By doing so, the book provides a long-needed centerpiece around which the field can continue to grow in an organized and interdisciplinary manner. Key features include: Comprehensive – this book is the first to provide a comprehensive review of what is known about positive psychological constructs and the school experiences of children and youth. Topical coverage ranges from conceptual foundations to assessment and intervention issues to service delivery models. Intrapersonal factors (e.g., hope, life satisfaction) and interpersonal factors (e.g., positive peer and family relationships) are examined as is classroom-and-school-level influences (e.g., student-teacher and school-community relations). Interdisciplinary Focus – this volume brings together the divergent perspectives, methods, and findings of a broad, interdisciplinary community of scholars whose work often fails to reach those working in contiguous fields. Chapter Structure – to insure continuity, flow, and readability chapters are organized as follows: overview, research summary, relationship to student development, examples of real-world applications, and a summarizing table showing implications for future research and practice. Methodologies – chapters feature longitudinal studies, person-centered approaches, experimental and quasi-experimental designs and mixed methods.

Download or read book Multi phase Mediator Analysis of a Social Cognitive Church based Physical Activity Intervention written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study tested an integrated social cognitive model of physical activity intention formation, onset, and maintenance among sedentary participants (N = 465) in a church-based, social cognitive, physical activity intervention. Three separate models were tested via structural equation modeling. Each model provided a good fit to the data. The models explained 28%, 19%, and 9% of the variance in intention formation, physical activity onset, and physical activity maintenance, respectively. Consistent with hypotheses, self-efficacy mediated the effect of positive outcome expectancy on behavioral intention, adoption of behavioral strategies mediated the effect of the intervention on physical activity onset, and maintenance of self-efficacy mediated the effect of the intervention on physical activity maintenance. Contrary to hypotheses, change in self-efficacy from baseline to post-assessment and perceived satisfaction with intervention outcomes did not have effects on physical activity onset or maintenance. The findings provide preliminary evidence that physical activity intention formation, onset, and maintenance are distinct processes driven by different determinants before, during, and following a social cognitive physical activity intervention.

Download or read book Social Cognitive Theory Based Physical Activity Intervention Targeting Non working Time Physical Activity of Workers with Intellectual Disabilities written by Suet Ying Chan and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity written by Timothy Brusseau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 975 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past three decades the study of pediatric physical inactivity has become a public health concern. The decreases in physical activity have been associated with obesity and numerous hypokinetic diseases. In accordance with this public health concern, the study of pediatric physical activity has become a central part of research in the health and exercise science fields. The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is the first book to survey the full depth and breadth of the issues facing this field. Bringing together many of the world’s experts and practitioners, the book helps to develop an understanding of the underlying issues related to pediatric physical activity as well as the role physical activity plays on cognitive, psychomotor, and social aspects of childhood. The book addresses issues with physical activity measurement and discuss wide-ranging aspects of physical activity interventions. With more emphasis than ever on physical activity, this book makes an important contribution to the scholars and practitioners working in the field of youth physical activity. This is the first single text on the state of current knowledge related to pediatric physical activity which offers a comprehensive guide to students and academics on these subjects The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is key reading for all advanced students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers with an interest in physical activity, youth sport, public health matters, sport studies, or physical education.

Download or read book The Effects of an After School Program on Leisure Time Physical Activity Behavior of Adolescents with Visual Impairments written by Carlos M. Cervantes and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an after school physical activity program on the duration and intensity of leisure time physical activity behavior within social cognitive theory in adolescents with visual impairments. Four adolescents with visual impairments attending a Midwestern residential school for the blind served as participants. The study implemented a range bound changing criterion design and physical activity behavior was measured through the use of ActiGraph GT1M accelerometers. In addition to physical activity, questionnaires were used to collect data (i.e., change score) on selected social cognitive theory constructs. Data were analyzed through visual analysis and descriptive statistics. Results showed that the intervention exerted functional control over the target behavior (i.e., time spent in a bout of leisure time physical activity). In addition, changes in time spent in total leisure time physical activity suggest that the intervention had positive effects on participants' physical activity behavior. Similarly, changes in scores for selected social cognitive constructs, in particular for outcome expectancy value, may suggest a positive relationship between those constructs and physical activity behavior. With the paucity of physical activity research among youth with visual impairments and the continuous national efforts to promote physical activity among children and adolescents with disabilities, additional physical activity intervention research is warranted.