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Direct linkOwen, Michael; Kerner, Charlotte; Newson, Lisa; Noonan, Robert; Curry, Whitney; Kosteli, Maria-Christina; Fairclough, Stuart – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Adolescent girls are likely to be less active than adolescent boys. A range of factors including multiple psychosocial aspects are thought to influence their engagement in physical activity (PA). This study aimed to explore adolescent girls' perceptions and experiences of school-based PA to inform a subsequent intervention, the Girls…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Females, Student Experience, Adolescent Attitudes
da Costa, Bruno G. G.; da Silva, Kelly S.; Bandeira, Alexsandra S.; Martins, Cilene R.; Vieira, Jéssika A. J.; Petroski, Edio L. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Sedentary behavior (SB) is related to unhealthy outcomes and is performed in many contexts, including school. The aim of this study was to identify sociodemographic, biological, and psychosocial correlates of SB performed at school in a sample of adolescents. Methods: Adolescents provided information regarding sex, age, socioeconomic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Child Health
Friend, Sarah; Flattum, Colleen F.; Simpson, Danielle; Nederhoff, Dawn M.; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne – Journal of School Health, 2014
Background: This study examined the sustainability of New Moves, a school-based program aimed at decreasing weight-related problems in adolescent girls. The National Cancer Institute recognizes New Moves as a research-tested intervention program that produced positive behavioral and psychosocial outcomes. Methods: Ten schools participated in the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Sustainability, Adolescents, Females
Thomason, Diane L.; Feng, Du – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Measuring adolescent perceptions of physical education (PE) activities is necessary in understanding determinants of school PE activity participation. This study assessed reliability and validity of the Physical Education Activities Scale (PEAS), a 41-item visual analog scale measuring high school adolescent perceptions of school PE…
Descriptors: Reliability, Validity, Physical Education, Adolescents
Duncan, Susan C.; Strycker, Lisa A.; Chaumeton, Nigel R. – Journal of School Health, 2015
Background: The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of school-related variables on the physical activity (PA) levels of early adolescent African American, Latino, and White girls. Methods: Data were collected from 353 African American (N?=?123), Latino (N?=?118), and White (N?=?112) girls. Physical activity levels included a PA…
Descriptors: Social Influences, Physical Activity Level, Early Adolescents, Females
Camhi, Sarah M.; Phillips, Jennie; Young, Deborah R. – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: Physical education (PE) can improve physical fitness; however, little research has evaluated PE's long-term influence. The purpose is to determine PE's longitudinal effects on fitness in a group of adolescent girls and to determine whether body mass index (BMI) status influenced any potential effects. Methods: Participants were…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Physical Education, Obesity, Body Composition
Basch, Charles E. – Journal of School Health, 2011
Objectives: To outline the prevalence and disparities of physical activity among school-aged urban minority youth, causal pathways through which low levels of physical activity and fitness adversely affects academic achievement, and proven or promising approaches for schools to increase physical activity and physical fitness among youth. Methods:…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Stovitz, Steven D.; Steffen, Lyn M.; Boostrom, Ardys – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the relation between weight status and participation in physical activity (PA) among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white (NHW) adolescent boys and girls. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, height and weight were measured and a modified 2001 Youth Risk Behavior Survey was administered to 1302…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Team Sports, Physical Activities
Grieser, Mira; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne; Saksvig, Brit I.; Lee, Jung-Sun; Felton, Gwen M.; Kubik, Martha Y. – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: This study examines the differences among black, Hispanic, and white adolescent girls in their perceptions surrounding physical activity (PA), including support within the school climate, friend and family social support, and personal enjoyment. Methods: Participants included 1466 sixth-grade girls from 36 middle schools across the…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Middle School Students, Physical Activities, Females
Young, Deborah R.; Felton, Gwen M.; Grieser, Mira; Elder, John P.; Johnson, Carolyn; Lee, Jung-Sun; Kubik, Martha Y. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: This study examined physical activity opportunities and barriers at 36 geographically diverse middle schools participating in the Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls. Methods: Principals, physical education and health education department heads, and program leaders were interviewed to assess policies and instructional practices that…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Middle Schools, Middle School Students, Lunch Programs
Peer reviewedFelton, Gwen; Saunders, Ruth P.; Ward, Dianne S.; Dishman, Rod K.; Dowda, Marsha; Pate, Russell R. – Journal of School Health, 2005
This case study profiles one of 24 high schools that participated in a school-based, NIH-funded study to increase physical activity among high school girls. The case study school was one of 12 randomly assigned to the intervention group. The study intervention was based on the premise that a successful intervention is developed and tailored by…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Grade 9, Intervention, Health Programs
Peer reviewedFelton, Gwen M.; Dowda, Marsha; Ward, Dianne S.; Dishman, Rod K.; Trost, Stewart G.; Saunders, Ruth; Pate, Russell R. – Journal of School Health, 2002
Examined the relationship of race and rural/urban setting to physical, behavioral, psychosocial, and environmental factors associated with physical activity among eighth grade girls. More differences related to race than setting. Black girls were less active and more heavy than white girls. Enjoyment of physical education and family involvement in…
Descriptors: Black Students, Family Environment, Females, Grade 8
