Graduation Date
Summer 2017
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
Sean Healy
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
Rock Braithwaite
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
BACKGROUND: ADHD is brain disorder described by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. One in every 20 children is affected by ADHD. PURPOSE: To examine the effect between physical activity participation and externalizing behaviors (conduct and hyperactivity) among children with and without ADHD. METHODS: The Growing Up in Ireland National Data set was used for analysis, only children with a diagnosis of ADHD were included (n = 77), and a gender-matched, random sample of children without ADHD for comparison purposes (n= 77). A Factorial ANOVA was conducted to compare the main effects of physical activity and the interaction effect between an ADHD diagnosis and physical activity on externalizing behaviors. The interaction effect (ADHD diagnosis X physical activity) was not significant, F(1,138) = .011, p = .918, demonstrating that the effect of physical activity on behavior did not significantly differ depending on the child having a diagnosis of ADHD or not. DISCUSSION: The findings of this study were consistent with other research.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Jonte, Nikander, "The influence of physical activity participation and externalizing behaviors among children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (2017). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 59.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/59