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Effects Of A College-Mentored Physical Activity Program For Elementary Students, William D. Sayre, Keegan R. O'Connor, Cassandra S. Diep, Amanda M. Perkins-Ball, Augusto X. Rodriguez, Laura S. Kabiri
Effects Of A College-Mentored Physical Activity Program For Elementary Students, William D. Sayre, Keegan R. O'Connor, Cassandra S. Diep, Amanda M. Perkins-Ball, Augusto X. Rodriguez, Laura S. Kabiri
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Health risks of a sedentary lifestyle for children, defined as being less than 5,000 steps per day, include unfavorable indicators of body composition and cardio-metabolic risk. Results of school-based physical activity interventions to increase physical activity levels have been mixed. However, mentorship programs have shown promise. Previous mentorship programs have relied on peer-to-peer mentorships, with participants being of a similar age group. College mentors present an alternative and low-cost resource that may also provide positive results, yet have been largely ignored in research studies to date. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a …