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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:: approved: __________________________________________________________________ Stewart G. Trost

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:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Samantha M. McDonald for the degree of Master of Science in

A systematic review and phenomenological analysis of university supervisors’ feedback processes with school based agricultural education teacher candidates through a framework of positive psychology

Creator:: Schmidt, Kirby
Abstract:: University supervisors are critical to improvement in K-12 teaching and learning due to their roles in designing field experiences, managing relationships, mentoring, and supervising teacher candidates. The encouragement, support, and feedback shared by university supervisors in respect to the teaching performance of teacher candidates is especially powerful, and is a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Josh Stewart University

Exploring How Alternatively Certified Agriculture Teachers Acquire Practices and Participate in a Community of Practice: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology

Creator:: Claflin, Kellie
Abstract:: The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of alternatively certified agriculture teachers, acquire the practices of agriculture teachers, and participate in the agriculture teacher community of practice. The study was grounded in an interpretivist approach, which provided an alterantive perspective to the positistic-like research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Dr. Josh Stewart The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to

Get movin’ in the morning : effects on physical activity levels, parental support, and on-task behavior in elementary school children

Creator:: Senso, Meghan M.
Abstract:: As childhood obesity rises in the United States, so does the need for effective, sustainable physical activity interventions. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of an early morning care program as well as determine the program’s effects on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the program and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Meghan M. Senso for the degree of Master of Science in Exercise and Sport

An Evaluation of Onboarding and Training Procedures of Oregon State University County Extension Faculty

Creator:: Knight, Kelsey J.
Abstract:: Oregon State University Extension employs county-based Extension Faculty to deliver educational programs to communities across the state. County Extension Faculty are expected to be competent in various content and training can help prepare faculty for the profession. Using a needs assessment approach, this research evaluated the training available. The results...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________ Joshua L. Stewart Abstract

Exploring the System-Based Influences on Professional Goals of Early Career Agriculture Teachers in California: A Phenomenological Approach

Creator:: Ermis, Grant L.
Abstract:: Agriculture teachers, in comparison to other high school teachers, work in more varied and demanding work environments (Terry & Briers, 2010; Torres, Ulmer, & Aschenbrener, 2008). The body of literature studying the impacts of more varied and demanding work environment on early career agriculture teachers (ECATs) is commonly limited to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Josh L. Stewart Agriculture teachers, in comparison to other high school teachers, work in

Maximizing urban property values through open space conservation

Creator:: Oakley, Winston
Abstract:: This study investigates the share of open space that maximizes total private property values in urban areas. Open space poses a number of trade-offs to city managers. On the one hand, previous studies have shown that certain kinds of open space can increase property values, which tends to increase tax...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Winston Oakley for the degree of Master of Science in Applied

That’s Not in My Position Description: A Discourse Analysis Study of SBAE Teacher Migratory Context

Creator:: Haddad, Becky
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to unfold positions of migrating SBAE teachers to understand support and challenge to retain teachers in migratory contexts. Previous literature discusses problems related to teacher mobility as functions of teacher-student matching, teacher skill and effort, school environments, and advancing student learning. In an effort...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________________ Josh Stewart The purpose of this study was to unfold positions of migrating SBAE teachers to

Perceived and preferred coach communication behaviors of cross-country athletes according to gender

Creator:: Childs, Michelle L.
Abstract:: This study sought to gain a better understanding of the communication behaviors between coaches and male and female athletes. Four focus groups (male coach and male athletes, male coach and female athlete, female coach and male athletes, and female coach and female athletes) were used to assess athletes' perceptions of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . I would also like to give thanks for my other committee members, Dr. Minjeong Kim and Dr. Stewart

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Physical activity in children attending family child care homes

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

A systematic review and phenomenological analysis of university supervisors’ feedback processes with school based agricultural education teacher candidates through a framework of positive psychology

Exploring How Alternatively Certified Agriculture Teachers Acquire Practices and Participate in a Community of Practice: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology

Get movin’ in the morning : effects on physical activity levels, parental support, and on-task behavior in elementary school children

An Evaluation of Onboarding and Training Procedures of Oregon State University County Extension Faculty

Exploring the System-Based Influences on Professional Goals of Early Career Agriculture Teachers in California: A Phenomenological Approach

Maximizing urban property values through open space conservation

That’s Not in My Position Description: A Discourse Analysis Study of SBAE Teacher Migratory Context

Perceived and preferred coach communication behaviors of cross-country athletes according to gender

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