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Showing 1 to 20 of 91 for “"Activity Programs"”.
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Novel strategies for improving men’s mental health through physical activity programs
… and management. Generic health promotion programs have failed to engage and retain men in healthy behaviour change. Tailored approaches are needed that consider and account for gender as an important social determinant of health. The aim of this thesis was to explore strategies to engage …
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A Survey of the Boys’ Physical Education Activity Programs in the Junior Colleges in the State of Washington
… this study to (1) survey the physical education programs of the community college; (2) to report the present activity program offerings including the intramural, the interscholastic and the instructional program; and (3) to report the frequency of offering the various activities.
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The influence of two physical activity programs on bone and muscle health in youth with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor impairments.
Weight-bearing physical activity is crucial for building strong bones, especially during childhood and adolescence when bones grow rapidly. During this time, physical activity, muscle-bone interactions, and gravity help stimulate bone development. However, in conditions that limit mobility, such as …
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Exploration of Facilitators, Barriers and Opportunities for Faith-Based Organizations to Implement Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs and Partner with Virginia's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
Poor diet and physical inactivity contribute to excessive weight and related diseases in the United States. Given the increasing rates of adult overweight and obesity among Americans, there is a need to develop and implement effective prevention and treatment strategies to decrease the public …
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A Comparison of Selected Effects of Student Activities Programs in A Small, Laboratory High School and A Small, Traditional High School
The purpose of this study was to compare student activity programs in a university laboratory high school and a traditional high school, to report differences in selected areas of the student activity programs and student status systems, and to make recommendations for the laboratory high school …
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The status of basketball coaching in selected elementary schools of King County, Washington, 1962-63
… in the elementary grades. However, after-school activity programs and informal contests between schools are suggested as valuable aids in conducting a comprehensive program of physical education.
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Physical Activity Experiences of Persian Women Recently Immigrated to Canada
… quickly after immigration. Lower physical activity levels among new immigrants might be contributing to this phenomenon. There is a paucity of information regarding the physical activity behaviour of the Canadian immigrant population in general and of West Asian women, such as Iranians …
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The role of teachers' self-efficacy in increasing children's physical activity
… participate in recommended amounts of physical activity, and that elementary physical education programs generally are unable to insure that children engage in appropriate amounts of activity. One solution to this dilemma is to increase children’s activity levels through collaborative efforts …
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Parents' Motivation in Registering their Child for Gymnastics
… involve their children in organized gymnastics programs. A questionnaire based on McCullagh et al.'s (1993) study of recreational soccer players was used along with open-ended questions. The questionnaire was administered to parents of children who were involved in a private gymnastics club. …
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND RELATIONAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION OF CHRISTIAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHER-DAUGHTER DYADS: A SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY ANALYSIS.
… FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION OF CHRISTIAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHER-DAUGHTER DYADS: A SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY ANALYSIS. MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Stephen Brown, Ph.D. Physical inactivity is a major health risk factor in the United States (US) and African …
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Strategi membangun citra perusahaan melalui pendekatan corporate social responsibility (CSR): Studi pada PT. Kusuma Satria Dinasasri Wisatajaya Kota Batu
… among current public is strategy through CSR'S activity. because of activity CSR who is done gets to create Brand differentiation. This research intent for work through business strategy that carried on by corporate via CSR'S approaching in build corporate image and to know performing …
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VirtualHome : learning to infer programs from synthetic videos of activities in the home
… activities that occur in a typical household. Programs - sequences of atomic actions and interactions - are used as a high-level, unambiguous representation of complex activities executable by an agent. However, no dataset of household activity programs currently exists. This project builds …
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The relationship between enjoyment and ongoing participation in A Grade dancesport
… could provide a base upon which to plan activity programs to increase lifelong participation and health. A qualitative approach was used to investigate the sport enjoyment experience of A Grade Adult and A Grade Senior Dancesport competitors from their perspective. In-depth interviews and …
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A Comparative Analysis of Community-Based Service Providers for "Extreme" Case ASD: Exploring Activity Program Options
… organizations in the Niagara region provide programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are considered to represent “extreme” or “severe” cases. A qualitative, comparative case study was conducted that focused on three organizations who provide summer recreation and …
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The Construction, Use, and Evaluation of Marionettes as a Medium of Classroom Activity
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Physical Activity Promotion for Older Adults in Extension through Domestic and International Efforts
… has been an underutilized resource for physical activity programming. With the recent addition of physical activity as a focus of Extension work, efforts are needed improve dissemination and implementation of evidence-based physical activity interventions. Improving implementation requires …
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Public School Superintendents' Perceptions about Tasks Inherent in Their Position
… district reorqanization, supervision of lunch programs, activity programs and adult education, student rights (activism and due process), and administering federal programs. Expertise required to complete a task as perceived by superintendents was influenced by years of experience with these …
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