The purposes of this study were to determine if utilizing specific marketing strategies would increase participation rates in the already existing 100 Citizens program and to evaluate the effects of the program on participants’ fitness. Through market . . .

Childhood obesity rates in the United States have reached epidemic levels and nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. Studies have indicated that the causes of obesity are multifactorial, calling for various forms of preventio . . .

The purpose of this project was to design and evaluate nutrition and physical education classroom-based lessons for students in Title I schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the Unite . . .

Middle Easterners are a fast-growing immigrant population in the United States. Previous studies have shown that their home countries have a high incidence of chronic disease. In addition, existing studies about this population, though limited, have f . . .

The present study examined the effects of imagery (positive vs. negative) and verbal feedback (positive vs. negative) on performance on rotary pursuit, a weight lifting task, and Borg's (1970) scale of perceived exertion. Subjects participated in a ro . . .

This Post-Stroke Physical Activity Reference Guide for Non-Clinicians was developed to provide a reference guide for non-clinicians such as adapted physical activity students and caregivers, family responsible for care of the post-stroke individual, a . . .

Content-There is ample research on how physical activity affects the quality of life for people with disabilities, however, there is no research that explores the effects of physical activity through Student Service Learning on quality of life in peop . . .

The objective of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of a park- based physical activity program, utilizing park resources, on fall risk reduction in the older adult population. Study participants were older adults, aged 55 years and o . . .

The purpose of this study was to recognize and collect information concerning parents' perceptions and barriers relating to food and physical activity in reducing childhood obesity through the use of focus groups, which can then be utilized to develop . . .