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Motivational Correlates of Physical Activity in Persons with an Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Literature Review
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Hutzler, Y.; Korsensky, O. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: The purpose of this study is to systematically retrieve, examine and discuss scientific studies focusing on motivational correlates that both contribute to, and can be assumed to be effects of, participation in sport, recreation, or health-related physical activities in persons with intellectual disability (ID). Methods: A systematic…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation
Osteoporosis. The Effects of Exercise Variables.
Brodigan, Diane E. – Melpomene Journal, 1992
Reports a study of postmenopausal women's practice of exercise after age 30. Subjects (n=111) were studied with regard to their practice of weight-bearing, aerobic, regular, and area specific exercise. Findings indicated that regular practice (at least 90 minutes weekly) of weight-bearing, aerobic, and regular exercise affected the development of…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Body Composition, Calisthenics, Exercise Physiology
How Obesity Develops: A New Look at Nature and Nurture.
Crawford, Patricia B.; Shapiro, Leona R. – Obesity and Health, 1991
Berkeley Nutrition Study followed 180 children longitudinally to investigate whether child rearing practices, health beliefs, demographics, and parental characteristics related to childhood obesity. Results indicated a high mother-daughter correlation. Other factors included how often per day the child ate, irregular eating patterns, and parental…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Child Health, Child Rearing