ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Examining the Impact of an Email Campaign to Promote Physical Activity and Walking in Adult Women Six-Weeks and One-Year Post-Intervention
Author: Reed, Julian A.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intervention,Physical Activities,Females,Physical Activity Level,Electronic Mail,Health Promotion,Adults,Womens Athletics,Recreational Activities,Womens Studies,Questionnaires,Pretests Posttests,Health Behavior,Consciousness Raising

The purpose was to examine the impact of an email intervention campaign to increase physical activity among women. Participants' activity levels were assessed at baseline, immediately following the intervention and one year post intervention. (N = 475) received weekly Walking Tips Intervention Emails (WTIE) for 6 weeks. Participants were primarily Caucasian, college-educated, middle-aged women with income greater than $60,000. Following the intervention a significant increase in weekly moderate intensity physical activity was found (37% [n = 75]; t = -2.743, p = 0.007). Post-intervention the percentage of participants who walked 5 or more days significantly increased (N = 103; t = -3.168, p = 0.002). Minutes of walking per day increased significantly (t = -2.114, p = 0.039) as well. The percentage of respondents reporting to exercise regularly for 6 months or more significantly increased. (Contains 2 tables.)
Levels of Job Satisfaction and Performance of Sports Officers in Lagos State Secondary Schools
Author: Onifade, Ademola
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary Schools,Job Satisfaction,Athletic Coaches,Performance,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Administrator Attitudes,Games,Competition

The purpose of this paper was to examine the relationship between job satisfaction levels of sports officers and sports performance of secondary schools in Lagos State. Data were collected from 200 subjects across 10 Local Education Districts. Job Descriptive Index was used to determine job satisfaction while performance in the Principals' Soccer Cup competition was used as a measure of performance. Results show that job satisfaction is not related to performance. Findings suggested that performance may not necessarily be dependent on job satisfaction; and that job satisfaction might be more dependent on psychological and social conditions of the job. (Contains 1 table.)
Assessment of Physical Activity Levels of 3rd and 4th Grade Children Using Pedometers during Physical Education Class
Author: Smith, John
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Physical Activities,Grade 4,Physical Activity Level,Grade 3,Elementary School Students,Measurement Equipment,Health Behavior,Child Health,Gender Differences,Athletics,Recess Breaks,Life Style

The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of physical activity in which children engage during physical education classes and factors that mediate their participation. Third and 4th grade students wore pedometers during each 30-min physical education class for one school year. Steps per class were collected daily during structured and unstructured (recess) days, and during inside and outside physical education lessons. Factorial ANOVA revealed third and fourth grade boys took significantly more steps than third and fourth grade girls, and those involved in youth sports accumulated more steps during a 30-min physical education class compared to those who were not involved in youth sports. Dependent t tests verified steps accumulated during classes held outside were significantly greater compared to those accumulated during classes held inside, and steps accumulated on free (recess) days were significantly greater compared to those accumulated on structured days. The results highlight the need for recognition of the contexts of gender and youth sport participation when planning and implementing an appropriate physical education experience for children. (Contains 2 tables and 3 figures.)
An Online Survey of Cigarette Use in College Students: Using Demographic Information to Influence Health Education, Prevention and Intervention Efforts
Author: D'Abundo, Michelle Lee
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intervention,Health Education,Prevention,Data Analysis,Mail Surveys,Smoking,Use Studies,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Health Promotion,Health Behavior,Demography,Student Attitudes

The purpose of this study was to compare the demographic characteristics of undergraduate smokers and non-smokers at a mid-sized, Mid-Atlantic university using an online survey. Five hundred ten students (77.7% response rate) participated. Data analysis revealed major, year, and athlete status were related to smoking, while gender and age were not. Twenty-three percent of participants reported being smokers, compared to 2.7% of athletes. Participants enrolled in health-related majors were half as likely to smoke (11.8%) than their counterparts. Implications include tailoring smoking education, prevention and intervention efforts for students with characteristics related to higher smoking rates. (Contains 4 tables.)
Predicting HIV/AIDS-Related Risk Behavior among Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Examination of Psychosocial Perspectives
Author: Sabato, Todd M.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Epistemology,Males,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),Homosexuality,At Risk Persons,Health Behavior,Social Cognition,Social Theories,Self Esteem,Self Efficacy,Racial Differences,Educational Attainment,Employment Level,Income,Counseling

Men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They represent more than half of all persons living with HIV and over 60% of HIV-infected men. Although as a group MSM no longer account for the majority of new HIV infections, they are estimated to account for 43% of all new infections--more than any other group. Using Social Cognitive Theory as a conceptual framework, this study examined the influence of both psychosocial and demographic features on the sexual risk-taking behaviors of self-identified MSM. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
The Examination of a Mentoring Relationship during a Metadiscrete Physical Education Field Experience
Author: Bower, Glenna G.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Field Experience Programs,Mentors,Internship Programs,Supervisor Supervisee Relationship,Supervisory Methods,Student Surveys,Student Journals,Practicum Supervision,Questionnaires,Participant Satisfaction,College Students,College Faculty

Universities strive to graduate well-rounded individuals with opportunities to gain knowledge in the classroom and experience in the "real world". Therefore, many colleges focus their attention to offering discrete field experiences. However, few universities offer metadiscrete field experiences, with students majoring in exercise science or kinesiology, where the faculty member acts as a mentor playing a dual role of professor in the academic setting and a practitioner in the field. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the mentoring relationship within a physical education (exercise science or kinesiology majors) metadiscrete field experience. (Contains 3 figures.)
Value of Daily Physical Education Questioned! Revision 2
Author: Goodweiler, Cassie
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Physical Fitness,Physical Activity Level,Incidence,Elementary School Students,Comparative Analysis,Scores,Measures (Individuals),Schematic Studies

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the number of days per week a child participates in physical education class and physical fitness test scores among elementary students. A total of 1,122 boys and 1,129 girls from 31 elementary schools located in the Midwest region of the U.S. took part in the study. The results of the current study, in general, suggest that physical fitness levels of students enrolled in daily physical education programs are no better than the fitness levels of students enrolled in classes meeting less frequently. (Contains 4 tables.)
Physical Activity Opportunity in United States Public Elementary Schools
Author: Beaulieu, Lisa
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Elementary Schools,Physical Activities,Physical Activity Level,Public Schools,School Statistics,Rural Urban Differences,Enrollment Trends,Minority Group Influences,Lunch Programs,School Size,Questionnaires,Administrator Attitudes,Educational Opportunities,National Surveys

Recent evidence indicates that many elementary schools have curtailed recess and Physical Education (Morrow, Jackson & Payne 1999). These finding are at a variance with the goal of Healthy People 2010 to increase physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine physical activity opportunities (PAO) in U. S. public elementary schools. Survey data obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics were analyzed using within grade (1-5 or 6) between group comparisons. Key findings included: a) PAO decreased from 222 to 204 minutes/week for grades 1 to 5; b) schools with smaller enrollments (less than 300 pupils) provided more PAO than schools in all larger categories (p less than 0.01); c) schools in rural areas provided more PAO than schools in towns, suburbs, and cities (p less than 0.01); d) schools with a low minority enrollment (less than 6%) provided more PAO than did schools with very high minority enrollment (greater than 50%) (P less than 0.01); and e) schools with fewer children enrolled in free/reduced price lunch (less than 35%) afforded more PAO than did schools with the highest rates (greater than 75%) (P less than 0.01). (Contains 2 tables.)
Understanding the Occupational Stress of Interscholastic Athletic Directors
Author: Judge, Lawrence W.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Stress Variables,Physical Activities,Coping,Athletic Coaches,Questionnaires,High Schools,Administrators,Administrator Attitudes,Stress Management,Demography,School Size,Tenure,Working Hours

Given the stressful nature of today's work place and understanding that stress in excess can have harmful health consequences, it is important to be able to identify sources of stress in order to form the proper coping mechanisms. The purpose of the study was to describe perceived administrative stress and its relationship to demographics among Interscholastic athletic directors. A total of 288 valid questionnaires consisting of demographic questions and utilizing a modified version of the Administrative Stress Index (ASI) were returned from high school athletic directors in the state. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations and bivariate correlations) were performed for all dependent variables (four dimensions of administrative stress) and independent factors (related factors). The calculations of the 95th confidence intervals revealed that each dimension of administrative stress were progressively less on a continuum from task-based stress to conflict mediating stress to boundary spanning stress to role-based stress. This study found no significance for the relationships between stress and age, the number of years served as Athletic Director, the number of hours per day assigned to Athletic Director duties, and the size of the school by student population. (Contains 4 tables.)
Senior Games as Serious Sport Tourism
Author: Heo, Jimmoo
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tourism,Leisure Time,Discriminant Analysis,Recreational Activities,Questionnaires,Incidence,Athletes,Older Adults,Competition,Predictor Variables,Group Activities,Games

Stebbins (1992) defined serious leisure as the systematic pursuit of amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer activity that is substantial and interesting for the participants involved. This study investigated associations between serious leisure and sport tourism using Indiana Senior Games participants. This study used a self-report questionnaire to assess if indicators of sport tourism discriminate between high and low serious leisure participants (N = 218). Discriminant function analysis was used to discriminate group differences between high and low serious leisure participants. Miles travelled, number of people in the group, and amount of training were the most important discriminating variables for serious leisure. (Contains 3 tables.)
A Descriptive Analysis of Undergraduate PETE Programs in the Central District
Author: Hetland, Kristen M.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Course Content,Physical Education Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Undergraduate Students,Higher Education,Surveys,Physical Activities,Teaching Methods,Elementary Secondary Education,Federal Legislation,Student Teaching,Preservice Teachers

The current study described physical education teacher education (PETE) programs at institutions located within the Central District of the United States (CDAAAHPERD). Of the 72 institutions invited to participate, 44 institutions completed the survey (58% response rate). The purpose of this study was to describe the general profile/practices of undergraduate PETE programs and to provide an overview of their similarities and differences among the colleges and universities located within the CDAAAHPERD. The 61-item survey included topics related to basic program information, curricular items incorporated into each program, and coverage of various areas of course content. (Contains 3 tables.)
The Web Quest: Its Impact on Developing Teaching Skills of Physical Education Student Teachers
Author: Mohamed, Haythem Abdel Mageed
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Student Teachers,Physical Education,Teaching Skills,Internet,Teaching Methods,Evaluation,Foreign Countries,Physical Education Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Technology Integration,Statistical Significance,Outcomes of Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the use of WebQuests would impact the teaching performance of the physical education (PE) teacher candidates enrolled in Minia University. Twenty-eight, third-year teacher candidates were involved in the study (N = 28) and were randomly divided into two groups: a control and experimental (14 teacher candidates each). A teaching practice observation sheet was used to assess the teaching performance of the participants. Results indicated that the experimental group, or the participants who used the WebQuest to learn the teaching skills, achieved significantly higher levels in their teaching performance than did the control group, or those who were instructed using the traditional methods of modeling and lecturing. A discussion of the possible reasons for this difference and practical implications of this study on using WebQuests in teacher preparation programs are included. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
Podcasting in Physical Education Teacher Education
Author: McNeill, Mike
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Feedback (Response),Physical Education,Focus Groups,Physical Education Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Technology Uses in Education,Computer Mediated Communication,Student Surveys,Student Teacher Attitudes,Interviews,Educational Games,Control Groups,Experimental Groups

This paper assesses the role of podcasting in a postgraduate physical education teacher education (PETE) program. Twice weekly podcasts reflecting student teachers' participation in a games education module were made available shortly after instruction. Podcasting was used to enhance the social, emotional and pedagogical dimensions of games for these students. After 12 weeks of instruction, feedback on the intervention was provided through completion of a short survey. The survey was followed by a focus group interview involving a randomly selected group of six. Findings revealed that the majority rated podcasts highly in terms of being educationally helpful, conceptually enriching, and "worth looking forward to". Postgraduates also suggested that podcasting substantially supported preparing for tests and examinations, strengthened the teacher-student relationship, and had the potential to develop the physical education (PE) curriculum in schools. The preliminary results for games learning in PE were promising.
Validating Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Time against Accelerometer in Middle School Physical Education
Author: Gao, Zan
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Physical Activities,Physical Activity Level,Grade 8,Middle Schools,Grade 6,Grade 7,Correlation,Adolescents,Children,Obesity,Evaluation,Measurement Equipment

The purpose of this study was to validate physical activity time in middle school physical education as measured by pedometers in relation to a criterion measure, namely, students' accelerometer determined moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Participants were 155 sixth to eighth graders participating in regularly scheduled physical education classes from a suburban public school. Physical activity levels were measured by Yamax pedometers and Actical accelerometers. Descriptive analyses were conducted to calculate steps per minute (SPM) for pedometers and time engaged in MVPA (TMVPA) and percentage of time engaged in MVPA (PMVPA) for accelerometers, respectively. Correlation analyses yielded that SPM were positively and significantly related to TMVPA and PMVPA. Additionally, the percentage of agreement and modified kappa between SPM and PMVPA were 0.45 and 0.24, respectively. In conclusion, pedometer-based SPM is a valid tool to survey physical activity time against accelerometers. (Contains 1 table.)
Patterns of Interactions and Behaviors: Physical Education in Korean Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Author: Yu, Jong-Hoon
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Interaction,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis,Physical Education Teachers,Elementary Schools,Middle Schools,High Schools,Teacher Behavior,Student Behavior,Teacher Student Relationship,Educational Environment,Video Technology,Teaching Methods,Nonverbal Communication,Verbal Communication,Lecture Method,Interpersonal Communication,Classroom Environment,Classroom Techniques

The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the differences between elementary, middle, and high school physical education classes in Korea based on teacher and student behavior and teacher-student interaction patterns. The subjects who participated in this study were fifteen certified full-time physical education teachers at selected schools in Seoul. Teacher and student behavior and teacher-student interaction patterns were coded using Cheffers' Adaptation of Flanders' Interaction Analysis System (CAFIAS). Statistically significant differences in the teacher and student behaviors among the three school levels were analyzed using a Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA. Additional multiple comparisons using the Mann-Whitney &quot;U&quot; test were employed when significant differences resulted from the Kruskal Wallis ANOVA among the three school levels. This study demonstrated that elementary school physical education classes exhibited more humanistic behaviors. In contrast, middle school classes were conducted with a great deal of teacher input and high school classes had a very structured atmosphere. (Contains 3 tables.)
Differences in Exercise Identity between Secondary Physical Education Students and Athletes
Author: Soukup, Gregory J., Sr.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Athletes,Test Theory,High School Students,Team Sports,Scores,Graduation Requirements,Public Schools,Intramural Athletics,Physical Fitness,Secondary School Students,Adolescents,Physical Activities,Obesity

Texas (USA) public schools require high school students to take one year of physical education to graduate. However, students can meet this requirement by participating on a state sanctioned athletic team for a year. The Texas Education Agency states the physical education curriculum should teach affective attitudes and values that will encourage students to be &quot;physically active and healthy for a lifetime&quot; (TEA, 2010). Only physical education students are exposed to this curriculum that specifically incorporates instruction and knowledge related to physical education and fitness concepts. The purpose of the study was to determine if significant differences existed between physical education students and students who chose to participate in sports regarding exercise identity. Data were collected from 207 students with 151 in the physical education group and 56 athletes with the Exercise Identity Scale (EIS) (Anderson &amp; Cychosz, 1994). Scores on the EIS range from 9 to 63. Higher scores indicate greater exercise identity. The physical education group had an average EIS score of 32.9 and athletes had an average score of 45.4. T-test analysis determined athletes had significantly higher exercise identities than physical education students at the p less than 0.000 level. (Contains 1 table.)
Tobacco, the Common Enemy and a Gateway Drug: Policy Implications
Author: Torabi, Mohammad R.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Substance Abuse,Elementary Secondary Education,Smoking,Heart Disorders,Diseases,Drug Use,Risk,Public Health,Student Surveys,Statistical Significance,Probability,Predictor Variables,Marijuana,Drinking,Cocaine,Regression (Statistics),Health Behavior,Health Education

For the four leading causes of death in the United States (heart disease, cancer, stroke and chronic respiratory disease), tobacco use is a common risk factor. Tobacco use is responsible for almost 450,000 deaths per year and impacts the health of every member of our society. Tobacco is a gateway drug for substance abuse. That role is critical to revisit and revalidate. From 490 schools, a total of 175,460 students in grades 6-12 participated in an alcohol, tobacco and other drug use survey, the descriptive analyses of the data being stated in a 2007 technical report. The secondary analyses of the data clearly demonstrated that a dose-response relationship pattern of association existed between increasing quantity of cigarette use and the use of alcohol and other drugs. Additionally, logit analysis revealed that selected demographic and other variables were statistically significant predictors of the past month's use of cigarettes. The secondary analyses were replicated for the 2008 survey, in which 152,732 students responded to the same questionnaire. Similar results were obtained. Smoking is a major risk factor to the leading causes of death and sufficient empirical evidence establishes that tobacco is a gateway drug. To combat tobacco use, a comprehensive ecological approach, including tobacco education and cessation, enacting and enforcing smoke-free policies, and increasing taxes on tobacco products, is recommended. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)