Browsing by Subject "physical education"

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Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: Background and Implications
(Texas Education Review, 2018-09) Phelps, Ashley N.
Recent estimates suggest that youth spend approximately 80-93% of their working hours in a sedentary state, such as sitting or resting longer than usual (Institute of Medicine, 2013). Schools are conducive of this sedentary behavior and because of that, they have been identified as viable locations for children to be physically active. In order for schools to accommodate the daily physical activity guidelines for youth--60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity--the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created a whole-of-school approach that aims to promote and achieve physical activity guidelines for youth throughout and beyond the school day. This whole-of-school approach, also known as Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP), is a multi-component behavioral intervention that is typically set forth by the physical education teacher and serves as a framework to increase physical activity in and outside of the classroom. As part of this backgrounder, I will provide an overview of a CSPAP, discuss the inner workings of its components, and supply a brief overview of each of the four contributors for this critical issue.
Critical Precis of “The relationship of physical activity from physical education with perceived peer acceptance across childhood and adolescence”
(2019-10-04) Fritsch, Alexia
Healthy Rural Texas: In-Person Intervention Materials
(2024-05-16) Latino Research Institute
This record consists of a series of presentations and accompanying documents developed by Y Living for the in-person intervention of the Healthy Rural Texas study. These materials are designed to guide participants on their journey to healthier living, covering essential topics such as physical fitness, balanced nutrition, and caloric management, providing foundational knowledge for lifestyle changes.
Using Exercise To Treat Depression: An Analysis Of Clinical And Social Perspectives
(2019-05-01) Yeruva, Harideep; Zakon, Harold
Mental health issues are often difficult to treat, not only because many individuals do not have the money or access to seek adequate treatment, but also because the stigma associated with these illnesses often stops people from seeking help. I propose that exercise is a promising solution that can help individuals overcome both of these obstacles. The goal of this thesis is to analyze the relationship between depression and exercise, in order to understand the mechanisms through which it exerts its positive effects, and how best to treat patients with depression. It also acts as a guide to setting up preventive measures for the general public at large. This thesis starts by taking a look at the illness known as depression, including its history, cultural significance, pathology, and treatment options. It then moves to understanding exercise, including how exercise affects healthy individuals neurologically, as well as the evidence that shows its effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms in patients. Finally, it suggests various routes of action to help therapists and patients utilize exercise to treat cases of depression, especially as a supplement to existing methods of treatment; and various public health interventions that communities and policy-makers can use to improve the health of the public.