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ERIC Number: EJ596257
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
Physical Activity and Stages of Change in Fifth and Sixth Grades.
Walton, Julie; Hoerr, Sharon; Heine, Linda; Frost, Stacey; Roisen, Danielle; Berkimer, Melissa
Journal of School Health, v69 n7 p285-89 Sep 1999
Assessed readiness to be or stay physically active among 5th and 6th graders using the Stage of Change paradigm. Student surveys indicated that 40% were in the precontemplation stage and 60% were in post-action stages. Significantly more boys than girls were in maintenance, and more girls than boys were in contemplation. Attitudes toward physical activity were generally positive. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Developmental Stages, Early Adolescents, Elementary School Students, Grade 5, Grade 6, Health Behavior, Intermediate Grades, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Student Behavior
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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