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Ommundsen, Yngvar; Gundersen, Kari Aasen; Mjaavatn, Per Egil – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2010
We prospectively examined the role of physical activity involvement, weight status, and motor functioning capability in 1st grade for social status among other pupils in class in the 4th grade. Our sample included 80 Norwegian 1st grade pupils (Girls N = 44; Boys N = 36). 1st grade motor proficiency and objectively measured physical activity, but…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Body Weight, Psychomotor Skills, Grade 1
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Tyler, Chermaine; Johnston, Craig A.; Dalton, William T., III; Foreyt, John P. – Journal of Black Psychology, 2009
This study assessed the relation between weight and weight-related factors (i.e., body dissatisfaction, body esteem, teasing frequency, and the effects of teasing) in a community sample of prepubescent African American girls. African American girls (N = 97) in Grades 3 to 5 completed the McKnight Risk Factor Survey-Third Edition and had their…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Females, Grade 3, Body Weight
Colorado Children's Campaign, 2014
"Kids Count in Colorado!" is an annual publication of the Colorado Children's Campaign, which provides the best available state- and county-level data to measure and track the education, health and general well-being of the state's children. "Kids Count in Colorado!" informs policy debates and community discussions, serving as…
Descriptors: Child Health, Well Being, Academic Achievement, Holistic Approach