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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Lifelong physical activity"”.
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A study of previously disengaged physical education students within a modular physical education course
… on students who had not enjoyed their previous physical education experiences. The research question was: does student choice have an impact on the experiences of grade 10 students who have not enjoyed their previous physical education experiences? Literature on lifelong physical activity, …
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Evaluation of acceptance and efficiency of exercise for Indigenous Australians to benefit physiological, anthropometric and metabolic syndrome outcomes
… the Australian Indigenous community perceives physical activity and the beneficial effects for improving health outcomes. The PhD will be made up of three studies: 1) To design an exercise prescription that is culturally appropriate and specifically addresses the major Indigenous health issues …
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The Good Sport: Physical Literacy and a Moral Self
Physical literacy is a theoretical concept defined by Margaret Whitehead as an individual’s competence, knowledge and understanding, and motivation to participate in lifelong physical activity. This concept emerged out of concern for the seeming disregard of human embodiment, particularly in the …
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An Examination of Student Situational Interest and Contextual Variable Preference in Physical Education
… may need additional motivation to participate in physical education the purpose of this study was to examine 4th grade student's situational interest in physical education and their contextual variable preference (teaching style, learner organization, and practice condition) in three educational …
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Contributors to Lifelong Moderate Physical Activity in the Lives of Women
… Problem. We know little about what makes people lifelong physlcal exercisers. We have an understanding of the benefits and the barriers of physical activity but we have not examined the life stories of lifelong physical movers, especially females. Procedures. Two in-depth life history interviews …
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Young today-adult tomorrow! Studies on physical status, physical activity, attitudes, and self-perception in children and adolescents
The aim was to gain knowledge of young people's physical status and physical activity, and to further the understanding of the role of school physical education in a salutogenic public health perspective. Two studies were performed in southern Sweden. Study 1 was performed in 1996 among 301 …
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Physical literacy: impact and cost effectiveness in primary school settings.
Physical activity and academic attainment of children are internationally regarded as some of the most significant areas of public concern and interest (World Health Organisation, 2010; Scottish Government, 2018). There are a range of interventions discussed in literature seeking to enhance both …