Download or read book The Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention on the Self concept and Behavior of Fifth grade Boys written by Barbara Stevens Cleveland and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of experiencing success in a physical activity on fifth-grade boys' self concept and behavior. A unique guidance approach to learning water skiing was implemented. The water skiing intervention provided an opportunity for the children to develop awareness of the relationship between self-control and success. The setting for the intervention was at a nearby ski school located on a lake. This environment was new to the child and one in which he had no previous success or failure. A total of 30 boys were identified as the lowest 25% of the population who took the Piers-Harris Children's Self Concept Scale from the three participating elementary schools in Alachua County, Florida. The boys were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. Each group consisted of 15 boys. The experimental group received the three experiences in water skiing and self-control. The control group participated in the regular school curriculum. The first dependent variable, self-concept, was measured pre- and post-test by the Piers-Harris Children's Self Concept Scale . The second dependent variable, behavior, was pre- and post-tested by classroom teachers using the Burks' Behavior Rating Scales . The results of this study indicate that self-concept was significantly improved in fifth-grade boys following participation in the water skiing intervention. Data analysis showed significant differences in self-concept between the experimental and the control group. Analysis of covariance resulted in a p value of .0002. An analysis of the teacher ratings of behavior showed that the intervention had the greatest effect on the boys who exhibited the most severe behaviors. Because analysis of covariance was not appropriate for these data, separate regression lines were plotted to help interpret the interaction. The treatment had the greatest effect on those boys who were rated as exhibiting the most negative behavior on the pre-test. Less treatment effect was found among the boys who were rated as exhibiting few negative behaviors. Although other studies give results suggesting a significant positive relationship between behavior and self-concept, the correlation coefficient analysis indicated that no relationship existed between these variables in this study for subjects receiving the treatment. The implications of this study are that success in a non-school related physical activity can improve children's feelings about themselves and alter behavior patterns in a positive way.

Download or read book Sport Psychology written by Joy S. Martyniuk and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

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Download or read book The Effect of a Twelve week Behavioral Intervention Program on Physical Self perceptions and Attitudes about Physical Activity in Fourth and Fifth Grade Students written by Edmund H. Pienkosz and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Physical Activity and Psychological Well Being written by Stuart J.H. Biddle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-08-27 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is widely reported among participants. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being represents a research consensus on the relationship between physical activity and aspects of mental health, providing an overview of the case for the role of exercise in the promotion of psychological well-being. Topics covered include: * anxiety and stress * depression * mood and emotion * self-perceptions and self-esteem * cognitive functioning and ageing * psychological dysfunction This book is invaluable reading for students and researchers working in the exercise, sport and health sciences, and for health and clinical psychologists. It is also a foundation text for health promotion and health service professionals, particularly those working in the area of mental health.

Download or read book The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology written by Dieter Hackfort and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology integrates the topics of motor control, physical education, exercise, adventure, performance in sports, and the performing arts, in several important ways and contexts, drawing upon diverse cultural perspectives. More than 90 overarching topics have been systematically developed by internationally renowned experts in theory, research, and practice. Each contribution delves into a thematic area with more nuanced vocabulary. The terminology drawn upon integrates traditional discourse and emerging topic matter into a state-of-the-art two-volume set. Volume 1: Theoretical and Methodological Concepts is comprised of theoretical topic matter, spanning theories and terminology from psychology contextualized to sport and physical activity, sport psychology-focused theories, and expansive discussions related to philosophy of science and methodology. Volume 2: Applied and Practical Measures draws upon practical concepts that bridge theory and research and practice. Broader issues that extend beyond sport and physical activity participants are embedded within the entries, intended to augment physical, mental, and social well-being. This expansive encyclopedia is a must-have resource for all professionals, scholars, and students in the fields of sport psychology and sport science.

Download or read book The Effects of Aerobic Activity and Classroom Guidance on Fitness Self esteem and Behavior of Fifth grade Children written by Colleen Evans Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Obesity written by Ross Andersen and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate throughout the world, this reference provides practitioners with insight into integrating physical activity, nutrition, psychology, and medicine to help obese patients manage their weight.

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Download or read book Effects of a Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention on Body Image in Pre adolescents written by Christine Amerika Gehrman and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body image is among many psychological variables that are related to physical activity and dietary practices. Body image begins to develop in childhood and takes on increased importance during adolescence. Interventions aimed to improve physical activity and nutrition in pre-adolescents may have effects upon body image during this key developmental period. The purpose of the current study was to examine the secondary effects of a larger trial of physical activity and nutrition on body image in pre-adolescents. Based on Social Cognitive Theory, several personal, behavioral, and environmental factors are hypothesized to affect body image and were examined in this study. It was hypothesized that the intervention would have a significant positive impact on body image. Eighty-four 10-12 year olds (52 females, 32 males) of diverse ethnic backgrounds were recruited for study as part of the Healthy Youth and Parent Program, an on-going trial for physical activity and nutrition. A two-group (intervention and control) pre-post design was used. The intervention consisted of 8 weekly 2-hour sessions during which children participated in fitness activities. Body image was measured by the Eating Disorders Inventory-2, a well-validated measure. Analysis of co-variance revealed no significant direct effect of the intervention on body image, although participants in both conditions showed non-significant improvements in body image from baseline to post-test. Multiple regression analyses were used to examine theoretically hypothesized mediators of body image change, including level of physical activity and fitness, body mass index, and mood. Puberty status, negative self-esteem, and perceived barriers to physical activity were significantly related to body image concerns. The lack of a significant intervention effect on hypothesized mediators precluded the possibility of determining whether changes in these mediators would have affected change in body image. Future studies will need to test the role of hypothesized mediators if a comprehensive theoretical model of body image is to be developed.

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology written by Edmund O. Acevedo and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook is an authoritative and comprehensive presentation of the breadth and depth of empirical contributions utilizing state-of-the-science theories and approaches in exercise psychology. The information presented in this text highlights the public health challenge of increasing participation in physical activity to enhance physical and mental health.