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Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Creator:: Tepfer, Amanda Taek Soon
Abstract:: Background: Early childhood is filled with incredible growth in all areas of development and offers a critical period for optimal learning (Lerner, 2002). During this critical period both motor skills (Bouffard, Watkinson, Thompson, Causgrove Dunn, & Romanow, 1996; Clark & Metcalfe, 2002; Lubans, Morgan, Cliff, Barnett, & Okely, 2010; Stodden...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: aspects of motor skills, were associated with better self-regulation skills. In addition, children

Examining School-Day Physical Activity Opportunities and the Influence of Physical Activity at School on Weight Status in Rural Oregon Elementary School Children

Creator:: Hilberg, Evan M.
Abstract:: There is a known relationship between total physical activity (PA) and weight status in children; however, there is a paucity of data examining the prospective relationship between school day PA and obesity among rural elementary school children. A large number of cross-sectional studies have demonstrated that higher levels of PA...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: limited for elementary aged children in Oregon, self- report data among older children indicates that

Motor and social development : differences between children with and without autism?

Creator:: Irwin, J. Megan
Abstract:: Current prevalence statistics suggest 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (CDC, 2012). ASDs are pervasive developmental disorders characterized by social communicative deficits and restricted interests and behaviors (APA, 2000). Children with ASD also display deficits in motor skills (Green et al., 2002: Pan, Tsai, &...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Current prevalence statistics suggest 1 in 88 children are diagnosed

Examining physical activity and gross motor skills in children with developmental disabilities

Creator:: Cook, Nicole M.
Abstract:: Many children with developmental disabilities are not engaging in the recommended amount of daily physical activity (Pan, 2008; Shields, Dodd, & Abblitt, 2009; Whitt-Glover et al., 2006), which can lead to additional health disparities and decreased quality of life for children in this population (Field & Jette, 2007). The relationship...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan I. MacDonald Many children with developmental disabilities are not engaging in

Contribution of physical education to the overall physical activity behavior of children

Creator:: Wilson, Wesley J.
Abstract:: The benefits of physical activity (PA) are well established (USDDHS, 2008). Concern over the high rate of childhood obesity, however, has highlighted the emphasis of PA. Yet, children and adolescents are not obtaining the recommended amount of PA (CDC, 2011). Physical education (PE) has been recognized as an important source...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: given the 30 minute length of PE classes. In addition, children did not make up MVPA on non-PE days

Physical activity in children attending family child care homes

Creator:: Rice, Kelly Rae
Abstract:: Family Child Care Homes (FCCHs) are the second largest provider of non-relative care in the U.S. However, despite providing care for nearly 1.9 million children under the age of 5, little is known about the physical activity levels of children attending FCCHs. This dissertation sought to provide new information with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: in children attending FCCHs. Valid self-report measures are needed for large scale intervention

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Tyler, Kiley J.
Abstract:: Background. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social-communicative deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities (APA, 2013). While current estimates suggest 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD, more alarming statistics indicate 1 in 50 school-aged children live with the disorder (Blumberg, Bramlett, Kogan,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism

Experiences among women with shame and self-compassion in cardio-based exercise classes

Creator:: Rogers, Kim
Abstract:: Shame is a debilitating inner experience elicited by the negative self-appraisal of one's entire self, and is characterized by a deep-seated sense of being flawed, defective, and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging (Brown, 2006). Although significant research has explored self-conscious emotions, including shame, little has been done to examine...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Experiences Among Women with Shame and Self-Compassion in

The effects of a S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and self-monitoring intervention on physical activity and fitness in middle school students

Creator:: McDonald, Samantha M.
Abstract:: A large body of evidence suggests physical activity is inversely associated with several cardio-metabolic risk factors among children and adolescents. Despite these health benefits, a majority of youth are not meeting the physical activity guidelines set forth by the USDHHS. Schools have been identified as an ideal vehicle for interventions;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -monitoring interventions in children and adolescents will be reviewed. Finally, self-efficacy theory and

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Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Examining School-Day Physical Activity Opportunities and the Influence of Physical Activity at School on Weight Status in Rural Oregon Elementary School Children

Motor and social development : differences between children with and without autism?

Examining physical activity and gross motor skills in children with developmental disabilities

Contribution of physical education to the overall physical activity behavior of children

Physical activity in children attending family child care homes

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Experiences among women with shame and self-compassion in cardio-based exercise classes

The effects of a S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and self-monitoring intervention on physical activity and fitness in middle school students

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