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Jackson, Allen W.; Morrow, James R., Jr.; Bowles, Heather R.; FitzGerald, Shannon J.; Blair, Steven N. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2007
Valid measurement of physical activity is important for studying the risks for morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to examine evidence of construct validity of two similar single-response items assessing physical activity via self-report. Both items are based on the stages of change model. The sample was 687 participants (men =…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Construct Validity, Guidelines
Pollock, Michael L.; Blair, Steven N. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
Practical guidelines for physical education teachers concerning the right amount of exercise to develop and maintain health-related fitness among students are outlined, along with some techniques for developing student motivation. (JMF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Habit Formation