ERIC Number: EJ792809
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 8
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Effects of a Web-Based Health Program on Fifth Grade Children's Physical Activity Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior
Palmer, Stephen; Graham, George; Elliott, Eloise
American Journal of Health Education, v36 n2 p86-93 Mar-Apr 2005
American children continue to be less physically active than they were a decade ago. Web-based programs (e-Learning), requiring minimal teacher training and expertise, could contribute to improvements in children's health-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the e-Learning module Healthy Hearts 4 Kids (HH) on the physical activity knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of 233 fifth grade children. A 2x3 repeated measures design was employed and significant changes in knowledge and attitude were found upon completion of the module and also six weeks after the post-test was completed. Results of this study suggest HH could be an effective component of a coordinated school health program (CSHP). (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Learning Modules, Grade 5, Web Based Instruction, Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Student Behavior, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Students, Pretests Posttests, Comprehensive School Health Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: West Virginia
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