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Grit And Mindset - Unrelated To Performance In A Motor Learning Task, Jacob Smith
Grit And Mindset - Unrelated To Performance In A Motor Learning Task, Jacob Smith
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
Objective Research has shown grit and mindset can be improved, but no known research has investigated the effect of learning a new skill on grit and growth mindset. While grit and mindset seem to predict success in education and success, it is also not clear if initial grit or mindset have an effect on motor skill acquisition. The purposes of this research are to investigate if grit and growth mindset are predictors of learning a new skill and if learning a new skill leads to improvement in grit and growth mindset. Methods 14 students enrolled in a motor learning course …
Effects Of A Peer-Assisted Physical Activity Program On Depression And Anxiety In College Students, Crystal Stroud
Effects Of A Peer-Assisted Physical Activity Program On Depression And Anxiety In College Students, Crystal Stroud
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the effects of a peer-assisted, self-selected physical activity program on depression and anxiety in students at a four-year university, and to explore the various possible mechanisms by which depression and anxiety were affected. These mechanisms included physical activity, self-efficacy, relatedness, competence, and autonomy. A secondary purpose was to examine the benefits of participation for the physical activity buddies who provided the peer-support. In-depth interviews were conducted with three program participants with depression and/or anxiety, six physical activity buddies who supported the participants, and three referring professional healthcare providers. A qualitative data …