Physical Activity and Stages of Change in Fifth and Sixth Grades

Physical Activity and Stages of Change in Fifth and Sixth Grades

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of school health 1999, Vol.69 (7), p.285
Hauptverfasser: Walton, Julie, Hoerr, Sharon, Heine, Linda, Frost, Stacey, Roisen, Danielle, Berkimer, Melissa
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent Development
Developmental Stages
Early Adolescents
Elementary School Students
Grade 5
Grade 6
Health Behavior
Intermediate Grades
Physical Activities
Physical Activity Level
Student Behavior
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Zusammenfassung: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)
ISSN:0022-4391