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ERIC Number: EJ1157324
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Nov
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1356-336X
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Adolescent Girls' Physical Activity, Fitness and Psychological Well-Being during a Health Club Physical Education Approach
McNamee, Jeff; Timken, Gay L.; Coste, Sarah C.; Tompkins, Tanya L.; Peterson, Janet
European Physical Education Review, v23 n4 p517-533 Nov 2017
This pilot project aimed to demonstrate the efficacy and feasibility of an innovative physical education programme, referred to as a health club (HC) approach, in a high school setting. We measured adolescent girls' moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), components of health-related physical fitness, and perceptions about themselves and physical activity (PA) during a 14-week programme. The HC approach produced high levels of MVPA. Pre/post physical fitness testing variables included height, weight, body mass index, waist measurement, sit and reach, grip strength, push-ups, sit-ups and a 10-minute walk test. Significant differences were found in participants' flexibility and cardiovascular fitness at the conclusion of the 14-week programme. Participants reported greater perceived control over their PA, improvements in their physical self-concept across several domains, more positive feelings about appearance and strength and more positive global statements about their physical selves at post-test. The results of this study suggest that the HC approach is a promising approach that deserves further study.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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