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Creator:: Abi Nader, Patrick
Abstract:: Classroom-based physical activity (CBPA) breaks are a common and cost-effective physical activity (PA) promotion strategy at elementary schools. Nevertheless, there is limited research examining how teacher-level factors such as value for PA and perceived support to deliver CBPA breaks influence teacher implementation of CBPA breaks. In addition, to date no...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Katherine B. Gunter Classroom-based physical activity (CBPA) breaks are a common and

Creator:: Moore, Karlie J.
Abstract:: Firefighting is a very hazardous profession. Firefighters experience an injury rate that is three times higher than other physically demanding professions and the death rate in the fire service is also much higher compared to typical. Throughout the literature, data suggest the physical nature of firefighting contributes to the high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Firefighter Population. Abstract approved: Kathy B. Gunter Firefighting is a very

Creator:: McNamara, Adrienne J.
Abstract:: Better Bones and Balance (BBB) is a community-based exercise program to improve bone health and reduce fall risk among older adults. Prior research has shown that when the program is delivered by researchers under controlled conditions, participants improved strength and balance, and maintained bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________ Katherine B. Gunter Better Bones and Balance (BBB) is a community-based exercise program to

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:: : ______________________________________________________ Katherine B. Gunter John M. Schuna There is a known relationship between

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