Effects of a physical activity program on children's activity levels and attraction to physical activity

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Auswirkungen eines Programms zur Verstaerkung der koerperlichen Aktivitaet auf die Aktivitaetsmuster und die Sportmotivation von Schulkindern
Autor:Ernst, M.P.; Pangrazi, R.P.
Erschienen in:Pediatric exercise science
Veröffentlicht:11 (1999), 4, S. 393-405, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0899-8493, 1543-2920
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199912409010
Quelle:BISp

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The proliferation of research on physical activity paints a clear picture regarding the health benefits of increasing levels of physical activity. In the present study, the efficacy of a school-based physical activity intervention (Promoting Lifetime Activity for Youth) was examined. Twenty-eight 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-grade elementary school teachers and their students participated in this study. Treatment group classes received the P.L.A.Y. intervention. Control group classes received a placebo. Participants completed 2 questionnaires 3 times during the study. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for all analyses. Results indicate that the treatment group significantly increased physical activity levels. Control group classes did not significantly increase activity levels or attraction to activity. Verf.-Referat