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An After School Program For 4th and 5th Grade Students: Effects on Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy

Gleason, Elizabeth Ashley
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1374764560

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2013, Master of Science, Miami University, Exercise and Health Studies.
The physiological and psychological effects of a tri-weekly physical activity and academic support, after-school program on 4th and 5th graders was studied. Body mass index, aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility were assessed. Self-reported perceptions of sport competency, body attractiveness, strength, physical self-worth, and global self-worth were determined using the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile and the Children and Youth Perceived Importance of Physical Competence Profile. Significant increases in muscular fitness test results (curl-ups and push-ups) and significantly enhanced fitness classification zones for aerobic and muscular fitness occurred for boys and girls. Boys scored significantly higher on tests of aerobic and muscular fitness before and after the program. Additionally, perceived sport/athletic competence, condition/stamina competence, and physical self-worth improved significantly for boys and girls; improvements in global self-worth approached statistical significance. Participation in this program resulted in positive changes in both physical fitness and psycho-social well-being in these children.
Randal Claytor, PhD (Committee Chair)
Thelma Horn, PhD (Committee Member)
Kyle Timmerman, PhD (Committee Member)
44 p.
Kinesiology
Physical fitness, Self-perception, Self-efficacy, After school program, Children, Obesity, Intervention

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  • Gleason, E. A. (2013). An After School Program For 4th and 5th Grade Students: Effects on Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1374764560

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Gleason, Elizabeth. An After School Program For 4th and 5th Grade Students: Effects on Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy. 2013. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1374764560.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Gleason, Elizabeth. "An After School Program For 4th and 5th Grade Students: Effects on Physical Fitness and Self-Efficacy." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1374764560

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