Graduation Date
Fall 2018
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
David Adams
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Chris Hopper
Third Committee Member Name
Jill Pawlowski
Abstract
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) do not engage in an adequate amount of physical activity. Often, students with a Level 2 or Level 3 diagnosis of ASD engage in behavior that may make it increasingly difficult for practitioners to encourage the increase of physical activity. The purpose of this study was to determine if preference assessment increase Uninterrupted Walking Distance in students with ASD. Researchers have demonstrated positive outcomes on physical activity levels when students are given the opportunity to choose their most preferred physical activity as a reinforcement. Results from this study showed statistically relevant walking data when the students were allowed to access their first preferred activity (P < .03. Mall) as opposed to their second (P < .2. Bike) and third (P < .1, Yoga. Physio Ball). The results from this research expand on previous studies that have focused on increasing the levels of physical exercise for students with ASD.
Citation Style
apa
Recommended Citation
hinojosa, steven r., "Increasing uninterrupted walking distance for students with autism spectrum disorder" (2018). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 234.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/234