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Direct linkLee, Joey A.; Velthoff, Jessica; Welk, Greg J. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2022
The study examined the sensitivity to change of field assessments of handgrip strength and vertical jump following programmatic interventions in physical education settings. Using a naturalistic experimental design, classes of 6th grade students (N = 158) were randomized to receive either an 8-week musculoskeletal strength or plyometric power…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Muscular Strength, Physical Fitness
Eberline, Andrew; Judge, Lawrence W.; Walsh, Andy; Hensley, Larry D. – Physical Educator, 2018
Because of the continued increase in obesity rates and decrease in children's physical activity and fitness levels, this study investigated the relationship between habitual physical activity and perceived competence, enjoyment of physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness among upper elementary school children. This study used the…
Descriptors: Children, Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Saint-Maurice, Pedro F.; Anderson, Katelin; Bai, Yang; Welk, Gregory J. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2016
Purpose: This study examined the agreement between estimated peak oxygen consumption (VO[subscript 2peak]) obtained from the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) fitness test and equated PACER laps derived from One-Mile Run time (MR). Methods: A sample of 680 participants (324 boys and 356 girls) in Grades 7 through 12…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Physical Fitness, Grade 7, Grade 8
Chen, Senlin; Welk, Gregory J.; Joens-Matre, Roxane R. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2014
As the prevalence of childhood obesity increases, it is important to examine possible differences in psychosocial correlates of physical activity between normal weight and overweight children. The study examined fatness (weight status) and (aerobic) fitness as Enabling factors related to youth physical activity within the Youth Physical Activity…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Fitness, Physical Activity Level, Influences
Download full textGoodweiler, Cassie; Hensley, Larry D.; Finn, Kevin J. – ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 2009
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…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Physical Activity Level, Incidence
Food for Thought, Health for Success: Pursuing Policy that Supports Student Wellness and Achievement
Groginsky, Scott; Trujillo, Tara – Colorado Children's Campaign, 2009
As schools work to ensure that all students have the skills and competencies to succeed in work and life, and with growing expectations for success on standardized assessments at the federal, state and local levels, education leaders increasingly understand the importance of student wellness to achieving these goals. This report outlines why…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Education Work Relationship, Wellness, Academic Achievement
