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Christopher J. Kinder – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Pre-adolescent and adolescent engagement in regular physical activity (PA), more specifically moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), is associated with improved educational performance. Similarly, children's engagement in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity has shown to improve cardiovascular fitness levels, which can provide long-term…
Descriptors: Preadolescents, Summer Programs, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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Marquez, David X.; Bustamante, Eduardo E.; Aguiñaga, Susan; Hernandez, Rosalba – Health Education & Behavior, 2015
Older Latinos have low rates of physical activity (PA) and poor health outcomes. Focus groups and a single group, pre-post 3-month pilot of a culturally appropriate Latin dance program (BAILAMOS©) were conducted among older, inactive Latinos with a self-identified mobility limitation. Nine themes emerged from focus groups, including cultural…
Descriptors: Dance, Dance Education, Older Adults, Health Related Fitness
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Murgia, Carla, Ed.; McCullick, Bryan, Ed. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
It cannot be denied that urban youths are underserved in almost every way one could imagine, especially in health care and education funding. Furthermore, the lack of these cornerstones is likely to be perpetuated unless everyone chips in what they can to stymie poverty's impact. As a profession, we claim to be able to make a difference in the…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Participation, Motivation, Child Health