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Direct linkMcLoughlin, Gabriella M.; Graber, Kim C. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2021
Purpose: Little is known about the role of physical education (PE) in a school health promotion model, particularly where wellness is placed at the forefront. The purpose of this study was to understand how PE contributes to the overall amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) that children receive in a school recognized for health…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Wellness
Erwin, Heather; Brusseau, Timothy A.; Carson, Russell; Hodge, Samuel; Kang, Minsoo – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2018
SHAPE America -- Society of Health and Physical Educators has targeted youth physical activity (PA) as 1 of its 4 goals within the 50 Million Strong[TM] campaign. Only 27.1% of youth met the target of all students (preK-12) participating in at least 60 min of PA that increases their heart rate enough to breathe hard at least some of the time for…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Children, Adolescents
Oliver, Kimberly L.; Hamzeh, Manal – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2010
Drawing on feminist, critical, and poststructural theories, the purpose of this research was: (a) to understand fifth-grade mestizas self-identified barriers to physical activity, and (b) to work with them to develop strategies for challenging these barriers. Data were collected over the 2005-06 school year. Our interpretations are divided into…
Descriptors: Females, Physical Activities, Play, Grade 5
Scruggs, Philip W.; Beveridge, Sandy K.; Watson, Doris L.; Clocksin, Brian D. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2005
The aim of this study was to determine pedometry steps per minute (SPM) cutscores that accurately quantify physical activity (PA) time in first- through fourth-grade physical education. A total of 257 participants were grouped in two data pools, first- and second-grade (n = 126), and third- and fourth-grade (n = 131). Systematic observation was…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Physical Activity Level
Hopper, Chris A.; Munoz, Kathy D.; Gruber, Mary B.; Nguyen, Kim P. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2005
This study examined the efficacy of a school-based exercise and nutrition program with a parent component. Third-grade children (N = 238) from six elementary schools participated in the study, with three schools randomly assigned to a program group and the other three schools to a control group. The program group received a health-related fitness…
Descriptors: Pretests Posttests, Eating Habits, Nutrition Instruction, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedIgnico, Arlene A.; Mahon, Anthony D. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1995
This study examined the effects of participation in an after school physical fitness program emphasizing aerobics on low-fit elementary students. Data were collected on four occasions. The program had a positive impact on field test measures but did not improve body fatness, cardiovascular responses to exercise, and blood lipid profiles. (SM)
Descriptors: Aerobics, After School Programs, Body Composition, Body Weight
