Children's Perspectives on Exercise and Physical Activity: Measurement Issues and Concerns.

Brustad, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ431960

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Children's Perspectives on Exercise and Physical Activity: Measurement Issues and Concerns.

Brustad, Robert J.

Journal of School Health, v61 n5 p228-30 May 1991

Examines measures of children's perspectives on physical activity, focusing on the Children's Attitudes toward Physical Activity Scale and other measurement approaches. The article identifies current measurement issues and makes five recommendations for assisting in the development of useful research instruments. (SM)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Child Health, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Health Behavior, Measurement Techniques, Physical Activity Level

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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