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Full-Text Articles in Health and Physical Education
Effective Classroom Management Skills In Physical Education For Student Participation, Bethel Lisa Trice
Effective Classroom Management Skills In Physical Education For Student Participation, Bethel Lisa Trice
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to review effective classroom management skills in physical education that can improve student participation at the secondary level excluding college.
Factors Influencing Middle School Students' Non-Participation In Physical Education, Pasqual Raul Chavez
Factors Influencing Middle School Students' Non-Participation In Physical Education, Pasqual Raul Chavez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to find and examine common factors prior research indicated as influencing non-particitation in physical education. This study attempts to uncover instructional strategies that physical educators may employ to reduce levels of student non-participation in physical education.
Effects Of Physical Activity On Physical Self Perception Among Middle School Students, Leonard Richard Magdaleno
Effects Of Physical Activity On Physical Self Perception Among Middle School Students, Leonard Richard Magdaleno
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to review and identify effects of physical activity on physical self perception that can be improved through physical education.
The Effects Of Creatine Supplementation On Exercise Performance, Nellie Carrillo
The Effects Of Creatine Supplementation On Exercise Performance, Nellie Carrillo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Creatine Monohydrate (CrM) supplementation on exercise performance and to generate a pamphlet to assist coaches and athletes with the decision to use this supplement or not to use this supplement. Athletes consume (CrM) supplements because Creatine plays an important part in the immediate energy system used for muscle contraction. The method for this project was a literature review from peer-reviewed articles.
Elements And Skills Of Cooperative Learning For Student Learning In Physical Education, Enrique Aguilera
Elements And Skills Of Cooperative Learning For Student Learning In Physical Education, Enrique Aguilera
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to identify and examine the elements and skills of cooperative learning for student learning in physical education. This project is intended for junior high and middle school physical education teachers who want to be informed on cooperative learning for student learning in physical education. Cooperative learning is the main topic of this study. This project searched for elements and skills in cooperative learning. The method for this project was a literature review from peer-reviewed articles.
Frequency Of And Barriers To Physical Education In Selected Grade Levels In A Southern California School District, Stephen Eugene Mann
Frequency Of And Barriers To Physical Education In Selected Grade Levels In A Southern California School District, Stephen Eugene Mann
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent physical education programs are being implemented in a Southern California school district, in an effort to increase physical activity and decrease obesity among students. This study also identified factors that either contributed to, or detracted from, implementation.
Motivational Factors Enhancing Student Involvement In Physical Education, Ruth Anne Wiley
Motivational Factors Enhancing Student Involvement In Physical Education, Ruth Anne Wiley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine motivational factors that would increase middle and high school students participation in physical education. This study is intended to better understand what factors students lack in order for participation in physical education activities and to stress the importance of physical education acitivity for a healthy lifestyle.
Perceptions Of Secondary Physical Education Teachers Towards The Fitnessgram, Paul Anthony Janeway
Perceptions Of Secondary Physical Education Teachers Towards The Fitnessgram, Paul Anthony Janeway
Theses Digitization Project
This project was intended to examine the perceptions of physcial educators toward the Fitnessgram that has five factors to gauge a student's abilities and the norms for each age group. The test is given to 5th, 7th and 9th grade students. The Fitnessgram as it has been enacted has become a more consistent and reliable tool for physical educators.
Does A Coeducational Environment Affect Performance For Female Students In Physical Education Classes?, Adriana Aja Sandoval
Does A Coeducational Environment Affect Performance For Female Students In Physical Education Classes?, Adriana Aja Sandoval
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate how a coed environment affects a female student's performance in physical education classes. The focus of this study is middle school students. Most middle school students are normally going through puberty and many environmental changes at a new school. These changes can influence a student's performance often in P.E., causing a decrease in performance and participation which can lead to physical inactivity.
Effects Of Imagery Use In Basketball Free Throw Shooting, Jamaal Edward Cannon
Effects Of Imagery Use In Basketball Free Throw Shooting, Jamaal Edward Cannon
Theses Digitization Project
This project examines imagery use and its effect on basketball free throw shooting. It analyzes the literature on imagery and free throw shooting, in order to understand the actual effects that imagery has when used with free throwing shooting.
An Investigation Into Disordered Eating Among Athletes, Melissa Ann Bender
An Investigation Into Disordered Eating Among Athletes, Melissa Ann Bender
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference between athletes and non-athletes by addressing prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders, the risk factors associated with the disease(s), and health concerns for those suffering with disordered eating.
A Correlation Between Motivation And Test Scores On The Fitnessgram, Kenya Kristofer Quiros
A Correlation Between Motivation And Test Scores On The Fitnessgram, Kenya Kristofer Quiros
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to assist physical education teachers to acquire knowledge and expertise on ways of informing and motivating students at the middle and high school level about the benefits of motivation and exercise on personal health. The information in the project determined whether or not there was a correlation between motivational interventions, improved fitness, and performance. This study examined the relationship between using these motivational models to increase student knowledge and whether using these models would assist students in goal setting fitness planning.
Analysis Of Coaching Behaviors Of Golf Instructors Using A Systematic Approach, Jongwon Paik
Analysis Of Coaching Behaviors Of Golf Instructors Using A Systematic Approach, Jongwon Paik
Theses Digitization Project
Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world for both for men and women with America being the biggest country to support the golf business. This remarkable golf population results in an increased need for golf coaches and golf schools. Golf coaches help players in many ways such as technical teaching and psychological training. The purpose of this study was to analyze the coaching behavior of golf coaches.
Effects Of Sport Education Model On Student Engagement In Middle School Physical Ecucation, Monique Roeshell Nolan
Effects Of Sport Education Model On Student Engagement In Middle School Physical Ecucation, Monique Roeshell Nolan
Theses Digitization Project
Physical education is a vital component of the education curriculum. The purpose of this study was to review the effectiveness of the Sport Education Model (SEM) on student participation in middle school physcial education classes. The Sport Education Model provides students with an opportunity to participate, gain skill growth and full immersion in sport culture through increased responsibility, accountability and leadership.
The Effects Of Coeducational Versus Single-Sex Physical Education Classes On Student Performance, Jennifer Nicole Gormley
The Effects Of Coeducational Versus Single-Sex Physical Education Classes On Student Performance, Jennifer Nicole Gormley
Theses Digitization Project
This project was designed to examine the research regarding single-sex and coeducational physical education environments in middle and high school levels. It is intended to help secondary educators and administrators to reevalute their physical education programs with regard to achieving the optimal environment for both genders.
Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On The Sit And Reach Test In Fitnessgram, Ryan William Pacheco
Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On The Sit And Reach Test In Fitnessgram, Ryan William Pacheco
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was twofold: to review the literature pertaining to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques and its benefits for flexibility; and the back-saver sit-and-reach (BSR) portion of the annual FITNESSGRAM physical fitness test was examined in an effort to discover the benefits of PNF stretching prior to the test.
Family And Media Influence On Perceived Body Image, Andrea Roxanne Martin
Family And Media Influence On Perceived Body Image, Andrea Roxanne Martin
Theses Digitization Project
This study has found that negative body image is present in third graders, as young as seven years of age. One interesting finding was that a high number of students who viewed body-oriented magazines had a negative body image.
The Energy Club: A Diabetes Prevention Project For Monterey Elementary School, Peggy Ann Scoggin
The Energy Club: A Diabetes Prevention Project For Monterey Elementary School, Peggy Ann Scoggin
Theses Digitization Project
The Monterey School Diabetes Prevention Project's (MSDPP) ENERGY Club is a pilot project for school-based health prevention curriculum targeting students with risk factors for diabetes. ENERGY is an acronym for Exercise 'n Eating Right is Good for You.
Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: An Analysis Of Program Interventions For Female Soccer Players, Amber Louise Jacobsen
Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: An Analysis Of Program Interventions For Female Soccer Players, Amber Louise Jacobsen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to review anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) literature and develop a performance evaluation and injury risk assessment (PIER) for female soccer players. A strategy guide for decreasing injury risk and enhancing performance was developed in hopes to bring awareness to the athletic community about ACL injury for female soccer players.
High School Student's Nutritional Status And Their Academic Performance, Edna Edith Holt
High School Student's Nutritional Status And Their Academic Performance, Edna Edith Holt
Theses Digitization Project
This descriptive study examines the relationship between nutritional practices and academic performance among school-age children as suggested in the literature review.
Barriers To Development And Implementation Of School District Nutrition And Wellness Policies In San Bernardino County, California, Mary-Jean Paula Stevenson
Barriers To Development And Implementation Of School District Nutrition And Wellness Policies In San Bernardino County, California, Mary-Jean Paula Stevenson
Theses Digitization Project
The primary research question to be answered from this study was: to what degree have school districts in the County of San Bernardino been able to respond to federal legislation mandating the design and implementation of local school wellness policies. A major finding was that the majority of districts have not yet implemented nutrition and wellness policies.
Parents' Perspectives And Barriers Regarding Childhood Overweight, Sharon Trower Vejnar
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.
Comparison Of The Three National Coaching Methods And Their Effectiveness To Coaching Competitive Soccer, Rolando Uribe
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.
The Effects Of Gender On Preservice Teachers' Motivation On Teaching Physical Education, Kentaro Kajiyama
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.
Gender Differences In Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Carey Ann Balderrama
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.
Adolescent Obesity: A Study Of The Effects Of Parent Attitudes On Physical Activity, John Arthur Fieldhouse
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 Role Of Religious Beliefs And Practices In The Lives Of African American Family Caregivers, Lisa Renee Hebert
The Role Of Religious Beliefs And Practices In The Lives Of African American Family Caregivers, Lisa Renee Hebert
Theses Digitization Project
Examines whether religious beliefs or practices have a positive or negative influence on the perceived level of stress and coping ability of African American family care providers. Through interviews with three African American females who are caregivers for spouses diagnosed with adult onset brain disorder it was revealed that all caregivers felt their spirituality and/or religious practices shaped how they approached providing care. Religious practices and spirituality affected how they felt about providing care for their spouses and how they dealt with difficult challenges.
Quarterly Nutrition Curriculum For California Women, Infants, And Children Participants, Martha Gloria Lopez
Quarterly Nutrition Curriculum For California Women, Infants, And Children Participants, Martha Gloria Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
There is a lack of public awareness in regards to nutrition education because of the limited amount of visits made to the WIC office by these participants. Take home material was designed to reinforce the curriculum taught in the WIC classroom. Learning the skills provided, these WIC families will discover new ways to promote family togetherness and opportunities to discuss and implement healthy eating and living habits.
Educational Curriculum For Obesity In School Aged Youth, Carmen Vieyra Kemp, Melody Ann Mendiola
Educational Curriculum For Obesity In School Aged Youth, Carmen Vieyra Kemp, Melody Ann Mendiola
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop an educational program to assist educators in keeping school children healthy. This program is designed to support professionals who are working to reduce the problem of oobesity in children and adolescents in elementary and middle school setting.
Parental Perceptions Of Overweight And Obese Children Among Low-Income Women, Infants, And Children Participants, Thomas Hernandez
Parental Perceptions Of Overweight And Obese Children Among Low-Income Women, Infants, And Children Participants, Thomas Hernandez
Theses Digitization Project
Investigates parental perceptions of overweight or obese children who receive services from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in San Bernardino County, California. Study design was based on a qualitative ethnographic interview technique in which a moderator guided between 6-12 individuals through a discussion of a particular topic. Results indicate that the parents interviewed were highly concerned with the health of their children and family, but do not perceive their child to be at an immediate health risk. In addition, most felt their children's weight to be "normal" in spite of any physical findings that suggested otherwise.