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Filtering by: Committee Member Levien, Keith L. Degree Field Exercise and Sport Science Language English [eng]

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

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Physical activity levels of children with autism spectrum disorder

Creator:

Johnson, Courtney P.

Abstract:

The low physical activity levels of children today are a cause for serious concern. When examining certain populations of children, such as children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), there is a possibility of even lower overall physical activity levels. However, when exploring the current literature examining the physical activity levels...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis