Effects of the Youth Fit 4 Life physical activity/nutrition protocol on body mass index, fitness and targeted social cognitive theory variables in 9- to 12-year-olds during after-school care

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J Annesi ◽  
Stephanie M Walsh ◽  
Brittney L Greenwood ◽  
Nicole Mareno ◽  
Jennifer L Unruh-Rewkowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
After School ◽  
School Care ◽  
After School Care

Correlates of Changes in Voluntary Physical Activity Associated with the Youth Fit for Life™ Intervention during After-School Care

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 911-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi ◽  
JUlie C. Moore ◽  
Gayle M. Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
After School ◽  
Multiple Regression Equation ◽  
Physiological Factors ◽  
Voluntary Physical Activity ◽  
School Care ◽  
After School Care

Overweight in youth is increasing and physical inactivity has been implicated as a causal factor. An after-school care intervention, Youth Fit For Life™, has been associated with significant improvements in physiological factors and frequency of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity voluntarily completed outside of structured settings. Correlates of the observed changes in physical activity amounts were, however, unknown. A multiple regression equation with simultaneous entry of sex, age, race, initial Body Mass Index, and initial frequency of voluntary physical activity as predictor variables for changes in physical activity was calculated on Euro-American and African-American participants ages 8 to 12 years ( N=217). A statistically significant 16% of the variance in changes in frequency of voluntary physical activity over 12 wk. was accounted for, with only voluntary physical activity at baseline and age making significant, unique contributions. For participants either overweight or at risk for overweight ( n = 72), the changes in physical activity significantly correlated with changes in Body Mass Index. Implications of findings to maximize treatment effects on voluntary physical activity were suggested.

Impact of After School Programming on Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Visual Impairments

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos M. Cervantes ◽  
David L. Porretta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
After School ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an after school physical activity intervention on adolescents with visual impairments within the context of Social Cognitive Theory. Four adolescents with visual impairments (1 female, 3 males) between 14 and 19 years of age from a residential school for the blind served as participants. We used a range-bound changing criterion single-subject design. Physical activity was measured using ActiGraph accelerometers. Questionnaires were used to obtain information on selected social cognitive theory constructs. Results show that the intervention exerted functional control over the target behaviors (e.g., leisure-time physical activity) during intervention phases. Similarly, changes in scores for selected social cognitive constructs, in particular for outcome expectancy value, suggest a positive relationship between those constructs and physical activity behavior. No maintenance effects were observed.

Successful After-School Physical Activity Clubs in Urban High Schools: Perspectives of Adult Leaders and Student Participants

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex C. Garn ◽  
Nate McCaughtry ◽  
Noel L. Kulik ◽  
Michele Kaseta ◽  
Kim Maljak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
After School ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Structural Barriers

Grounded in social cognitive theory, the purpose of this study was to examine leaders’ and students’ perspectives of factors that contribute to effective voluntary after-school physical activity clubs. Data were collected over two-years via field observations (n= 115) and interviews with students (n = 278) and adult leaders (n = 126). Results highlighted interconnections among personal and environmental facilitators such as enthusiastic and caring leaders, multidimensional recruiting strategies, supportive and friendly club climates, and culturally relevant physical activities. Structural barriers such as a lack of administrative support, student hunger, and inadequate transportation options were also identified by leaders and students. While previous after-school physical activity club research has focused primarily on measuring physical activity increases, these students and leaders voiced valuable perspectives that contribute to understand why some initiatives fail and others succeed from a social cognitive theory perspective.

Using social cognitive theory to explain physical activity in Iranian women preparing for pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 1024-1031
Author(s):  
Ashraf Kazemi ◽  
Zahra Toghiyani ◽  
Nafisehsadat Nekoei-Zahraei
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Iranian Women

scholarly journals Effect of Children’s Weight Status on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior during Physical Education, Recess, and After School

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2651
Author(s):  
Zachary C. Pope ◽  
Charles Huang ◽  
David Stodden ◽  
Daniel J. McDonough ◽  
Zan Gao
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
After School ◽  
Healthy Weight

Children’s body mass index may affect physical activity (PA) participation. Therefore, this study examined the effect of children’s weight status on underserved elementary school children’s PA and sedentary behavior (SB) throughout the segmented day. Participants were 138 children (X¯age = 8.14 years). Children’s height and weight were measured with subsequent classification of children as healthy weight or overweight/obese. Durations of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA (LPA), and SB during physical education (PE), morning recess, lunch recess, after school, and overall were assessed via accelerometry over three days. Independent t-tests evaluated differences in children’s MVPA, LPA, and SB during each daily segment by weight status. Significantly higher MVPA was observed for children of healthy weight status versus children with overweight/obesity during morning recess, t(136) = 2.15, p = 0.03, after school, t(136) = 2.68, p < 0.01, and overall, t(136) = 2.65, p < 0.01. Interestingly, comparisons of children of healthy weight status and children with overweight/obesity’s LPA and SB during the after-school segment revealed a trend wherein children with overweight/obesity participated in slightly greater LPA/less SB than children of healthy weight status. Higher MVPA was observed among children of healthy weight versus children with overweight/obesity during most daily segments. Concerted efforts should focus on increasing MVPA among children with overweight/obesity.

Development and Evaluation of Social Cognitive Measures Related to Adolescent Physical Activity

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 544-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah L. Dewar ◽  
David Revalds Lubans ◽  
Philip James Morgan ◽  
Ronald C. Plotnikoff
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cognitive Measures ◽  
Fit Index

Background:This study aimed to develop and evaluate the construct validity and reliability of modernized social cognitive measures relating to physical activity behaviors in adolescents.Methods:An instrument was developed based on constructs from Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and included the following scales: self-efficacy, situation (perceived physical environment), social support, behavioral strategies, and outcome expectations and expectancies. The questionnaire was administered in a sample of 171 adolescents (age = 13.6 ± 1.2 years, females = 61%). Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to examine model-fit for each scale using multiple indices, including chi-square index, comparative-fit index (CFI), goodness-of-fit index (GFI), and the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA). Reliability properties were also examined (ICC and Cronbach’s alpha).Results:Each scale represented a statistically sound measure: fit indices indicated each model to be an adequate-to-exact fit to the data; internal consistency was acceptable to good (α = 0.63−0.79); rank order repeatability was strong (ICC = 0.82−0.91).Conclusions:Results support the validity and reliability of social cognitive scales relating to physical activity among adolescents. As such, the developed scales have utility for the identification of potential social cognitive correlates of youth physical activity, mediators of physical activity behavior changes and the testing of theoretical models based on Social Cognitive Theory.

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