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Adolescent Obesity: A Study Of The Effects Of Parent Attitudes On Physical Activity, John Arthur Fieldhouse Jan 2006

Adolescent Obesity: A Study Of The Effects Of Parent Attitudes On Physical Activity, John Arthur Fieldhouse

Theses Digitization Project

Examines the relationship between parent attitudes toward physical activity and physical activity in adolescents. One hundred forty-two students at Beaumont High School (Riverside County, California) completed a survey measuring their physical activity level, exercise self-efficacy, and their attitudes toward exercise. One hundred seven parents completed surveys measuring only their attitudes toward exercise. Results indicate that there is not a significant relationship between parental attitudes toward exercise and adolescent physical activity. Results also indicate that parent attitude toward physical activity is positively correlated with exercise self-efficacy in adolescents. In addition, the results indicate that gender is not a significant mediator in …


The Effects Of Gender On Preservice Teachers' Motivation On Teaching Physical Education, Kentaro Kajiyama Jan 2006

The Effects Of Gender On Preservice Teachers' Motivation On Teaching Physical Education, Kentaro Kajiyama

Theses Digitization Project

The project examines the effects of gender and academic achievement on motivation for teaching in physical education. A total of 57 (Female = 33; Male = 24) preservice teachers, randomly selected from a Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program in southern California participated in the study. Participants completed a Teacher Motivation for Teaching questionnaire (TMT-PE) and a demographic questionnaire. Results indicate that both male and female preservice teachers tend to be motivated for teaching by perceived feedback from other teachers, principals, and supervisors. Female teachers were more likely to be motivated by perceived feedback than male teachers.


Comparison Of The Three National Coaching Methods And Their Effectiveness To Coaching Competitive Soccer, Rolando Uribe Jan 2006

Comparison Of The Three National Coaching Methods And Their Effectiveness To Coaching Competitive Soccer, Rolando Uribe

Theses Digitization Project

Three general coaching methods have been developed to help increase the effectiveness of soccer coaches through appropriate training sessions and game analysis. This project examines and compares the different coaching courses and strategies sponsored by the American Youth Soccer Organization, National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and United States Soccer Federation.


Parents' Perspectives And Barriers Regarding Childhood Overweight, Sharon Trower Vejnar Jan 2006

Parents' Perspectives And Barriers Regarding Childhood Overweight, Sharon Trower Vejnar

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to explore parent perceptions about their children's weight and the perceived barriers to implementing healthy eating habits and patterns of physical activity for their children.


Gender Differences In Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Carey Ann Balderrama Jan 2006

Gender Differences In Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Carey Ann Balderrama

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to examine the existing literature on ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries as it pertains to gender. The study identifies current strategies for prevention of such injuries and outlines existing thinking on injury prevention programs.