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398 Poster Session: Fitness and Physical Activity in Children—Approaches to Teaching Physical Activity and Health

Thursday, March 18, 2010: 12:45 PM-2:15 PM
Convention Center: Exhibit Hall RC Poster Area
Presider: Karen S. Meaney, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
The papers in this session cover two significant research areas within health and physcial activity. The studies explore children's fitness and approaches to teaching physical activity and health. Information is disseminated via displays that incorporate written text, charts, photos, and diagrams in a setting that permits dialogue and informal meetings between author(s) and conference attendees.
RC1
Growth, Fitness, and Activity in Obese Children Across Time
Katherine T. Thomas, University of North Texas, Denton, TX and Jenny Smith, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
RC2
Step-Counts and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity of 10–11-Year-Old Children at School
Timothy A. Brusseau1, Pamela H. Kulinna2, Tracy L. Washington2 and Catrine Tudor-Locke3, (1)State University of New York–College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, (2)Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ, (3)Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA
RC3
Step Counts of Children on Weekdays and Weekend Days
Timothy A. Brusseau1, Pamela H. Kulinna2, Catrine Tudor-Locke3, Paul Darst2 and Hans van der Mars2, (1)State University of New York–College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, (2)Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ, (3)Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA
RC4
Physical Activity in Rural Children
Jill A. Day1, Aaron Beighle2, Richard S. Riggs3, John Hall3 and Jody L. Clasey2, (1)Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY, (2)University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, (3)University Of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
RC5
FIT Kids: Using Homework and Worksheets to Increase Physical Activity
Jung Hwan Oh1, Jennifer Hirsch1, Alayna Hirsch1, Darla M. Castelli2 and David A. Goss1, (1)University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, (2)The University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX
RC6
FIT Kids: A Step in the Right Direction
Alayna Hirsch1, Jennifer Hirsch1, Darla M. Castelli2, Jung Hwan Oh1 and David A. Goss1, (1)University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, (2)The University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX
RC7
Comparison of Body Mass Index and Percent Fat in Predominantly Hispanic Youth
G. Richard Grimes, Nestor W. Sherman and Ankita B. Patel, Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Kingsville, TX
RC8
Prevalence and Consequences of Low Back Pain in Children
Tom Ratliffe, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL and James C. Hannon, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
RC9
Review of FITNESSGRAM® Assessment by Elementary-Level Teachers
Josey Templeton1, Gina Barton2 and Kym Kirby2, (1)The Citadel, Charleston, SC, (2)Lander University, Greenwood, SC
RC10
Children's Physical Activity Distribution: Before, During, and After School
Wenhao Liu, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
RC11
Fifth-Grade Students' Experiences Participating in Active Gaming During Physical Education
Lisa Hansen, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
RC12
G.A.M.E. on Griffs!: Effects of a Community Youth Wellness Program
William D. Russell, Stephanie Corder and Justin A. Kraft, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO
RC13
Parental Influence on Children's Physical Activity
Carrilee Acor May, Larry D. Hensley and Kevin Finn, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
RC14
Standards and Policies for Promoting Physical Activity in Afterschool Programs
Michael W. Beets1, Megan Wallner1 and Aaron Beighle2, (1)University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, (2)University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
RC15
Physical Activity, Life Satisfaction, and Self-Rated Health of Middle School Students
Rebecca J. White and Keith J. Zullig, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
RC16
Examination of Middle School Students' Nonparticipation in Physical Education
Hosung So1, Dong-Hwa Chung2, Sook-Young Hwang1, Soojin Yoo3 and Hyun-Kyoung Oh1, (1)California State University–San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, (2)California State University–San Bernardino, San Beranrdino, CA, (3)University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
RC17
Junior High School Self-Perceptions and Preferences of Coeducational and Same-Sex Physical Education
James C. Hannon, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT and Grant M. Hill, California State University–Long Beach, Lake Forest, CA
RC18
The Influence of the Sport Education Model on Physical Self-Efficacy
Dana Perlman, Kent State University, Kent, OH and Park Lockwood, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
RC19
Developing and Evaluating a Badminton Learning Website
Tzyy Pyng Leu, Mao-Sheng Lai, Hung-Hsi Wu and Wen-Tien Yang, Technology and Science Institute of Northern Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan
RC20
Perceptions of Vodcasting as an Instructional Strategy in Physical Education
Erin E. Centeio, Franklin Elementary School, Marshaltown, IA and Darla M. Castelli, The University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX
RC21
Analysis of Questioning Within Games Teaching
Connie S. Collier, Kent State University, Kent, OH and David Gutierrez Diaz del Campo, University of Castilla la Mancha, Cuidad Real, Spain
RC22
Pedometers in the Curriculum: Enhancing Student Success Through Wellness Education
Henry Allen, Broward Community College, Davie, FL, Tina M. Penhollow, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL and Michael E. Young, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
RC23
A Critical Thinking-Based Approach to Teaching University Wellness Courses
William D. Russell1, Betty Block2, Suzanne Kissock1 and Justin Kraft1, (1)Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO, (2)Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO
RC24
Student Evaluation of "Clicker" Technology in Large Lecture Health Classes
John Raffin, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
RC25
Physical Educators' Attitudes Toward Teaching Students With Limited English Proficiency
Takahiro Sato, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
RC26
CPD Community of Practice: Impact on Assessment Practices of Teachers
Dena A. Deglau, University of Delaware, Newark, DE and Mary M. O'Sullivan, University of Limerick, Limerick, OH, Ireland
RC27
Comparison of Physical Education Teachers' Physical Activity and Fitness Knowledge
Jose A. Santiago, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, Julio Morales, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX and James Disch, Rice University, Houston, TX
RC28
Applying the Team-Learning Model on Elementary Children's Game Performance and Problem Solving
Chao-Hsing Lee1, Yu-Chen Tu2, Ming-Che Tsai2, Lien-Wei Peng2 and Kuo-Cheng Liao2, (1)Taipei Physical Education College, Taipei, Taiwan, (2)Taipei Physical Education College, Taipei, FL, Taiwan
RC29
National Board-Certified Physical Educators: General and Personal Teaching Efficacy
Amelia Mays Woods and Jesse Rhoades, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
RC30
Crosscultural Validation of Intentions Toward Teaching Individuals With Disabilities
Hyun-Su Lee1, Keun-Mo Lee1 and Hosung So2, (1)Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea, (2)California State University–San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
RC31
Alabama Physical Education Teachers' Intention to Teach Students With Disabilities
Margaret Stran, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
RC32
Rasch-Calibration: Self-Efficacy and Social-Support Scale of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities
Miyoung Lee1, Jana Peterson2 and Alicia Dixon1, (1)Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, (2)Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
RC33
Meaning of Parental Involvement in Physical Education for Students With Disabilities
Jihoun An, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and Samuel R. Hodge, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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