Graduation Date
Fall 2018
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
Chris Hopper
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
David Adams
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Jill Pawlowski
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test the effect a summer-long family fitness program on the physical fitness levels of children with disabilities. Obesity in children with disabilities is a major health concern. Incorporating the child’s family, teaching them ways to stay active, and associating fun with physical activity was the focus of a summer-long family fitness program; FitFam. This study assessed the physical fitness levels of the participants, children ages six through twenty-one, using the standardized Fitnessgram assessment. Pre- and post- scores were used to determine the overall outcome of the participants’ physical fitness. This study did not show any significant change in the children’s pre- and post- test scores. However, there were some individuals who did show overall positive improvement in the Fitnessgram. The Fitnessgram Physical Fitness Assessment can be effectively used to assess the physical fitness levels of students with disabilities.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Cole, Emily, "The effect of a summer family fitness program on the fitness levels of children with disabilities" (2018). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 230.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/230