Graduation Date
Fall 2018
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
Jill Pawlowski
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Chris Hopper
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Jayne McGuire
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
Problem: Children with disabilities are less likely to reach the daily recommendation (60 minutes) of physical activity a day. Participating in physical activity every day can significantly decrease the chances of developing chronic, secondary and associated conditions while also increasing moral, cognitive function, and wellbeing. Parental support and role modeling of positive physical activity behaviors can influence the activity levels of their child. Purpose: To analyze the effects of engaging in a family centered physical activity program on physical activity levels of kids with disabilities and their families. Method: A 7 week summer program where a family self-reports their physical activity throughout the summer. Results: The family’s total physical activity decreased during the summer program. Discussion: These results do not align with previous research on family centered physical activity programs where total physical activity increased over the course of the program. This might be due to low participation rate in the program and lack of communication with the participant over summer.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Owens, Mia, "The effects of engaging in family centered physical activity program on physical activity levels of families with a child with a disability" (2018). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 238.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/238