scholarly journals Pilot Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Among Sedentary Urban Middle School Girls

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine B. Robbins ◽  
Karin A. Pfeiffer ◽  
Kimberly S. Maier ◽  
Yun-Jia Lo ◽  
Stacey M. Wesolek (LaDrig)
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
Urban Middle School ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Pilot Intervention

Career expectations and aspirations of urban middle school girls

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela P. Vargas ◽  
Jennie Park-Taylor ◽  
Emma Fialkov ◽  
Lynelle Torres Chang
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Urban Middle School ◽  
School Girls

scholarly journals Validity of Social-Cognitive Measures for Physical Activity in Middle-School Girls

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rod K. Dishman ◽  
Derek P. Hales ◽  
James F. Sallis ◽  
Ruth Saunders ◽  
Andrea L. Dunn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Measures ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
School Girls

Proximity to School and Physical Activity Among Middle School Girls: The Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. S129-S138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah A. Cohen ◽  
Scott Ashwood ◽  
Molly Scott ◽  
Adrian Overton ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
School Time ◽  
Shortest Distance ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Reduced Time

Background:Proximity to routine destinations is an important correlate of physical activity. We examined the association between distance from school and physical activity in adolescent girls.Methods:We mapped the addresses of 1554 sixth-grade girls who participated in the Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls (TAAG) Study and calculated the shortest distance from home to school along the street network. Using a hierarchical design we examined the association between MET-weighted moderate to vigorous physical activity (MW- MVPA) and distance to school, while controlling for potential confounders.Results:Distance to school was inversely associated with weekday MW- MVPA for middle school girls. For every mile the girls lived from their schools, they engaged in an average of 13 fewer MET-weighted minutes per week.Conclusions:Distance to school is inversely associated with MW-MVPA. The most adversely affected girls lived more than 5 miles from school. Time spent commuting could explain reduced time for physical activity.

scholarly journals Promoting Physical Activity in Middle School Girls

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry S. Webber ◽  
Diane J. Catellier ◽  
Leslie A. Lytle ◽  
David M. Murray ◽  
Charlotte A. Pratt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
School Girls

scholarly journals A Path Analysis to Identify the Psychosocial Factors Influencing Physical Activity and Bone Health in Middle-School Girls

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 606-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreela V. Sharma ◽  
Deanna M. Hoelscher ◽  
Steven H. Kelder ◽  
Pamela M. Diamond ◽  
R. Sue Day ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
Sports Teams ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
School Girls

Background:The purpose of this study was to identify pathways used by psychosocial factors to influence physical activity and bone health in middle-school girls.Methods:Baseline data from the Incorporating More Physical Activity and Calcium in Teens (IMPACT) study collected in 2001 to 2003 were used. IMPACT was a 1 1/2 years nutrition and physical activity intervention study designed to improve bone density in 717 middle-school girls in Texas. Structural Equations Modeling was used to examine the interrelationships and identify the direct and indirect pathways used by various psychosocial and environmental factors to influence physical activity and bone health.Results:Results show that physical activity self-efficacy and social support (friend, family engagement, and encouragement in physical activity) had a significant direct and indirect influence on physical activity with participation in sports teams as the mediator. Participation in sports teams had a direct effect on both physical activity (β= 0.20, P < .05) and bone health and (β=0.13, P < .05).Conclusion:The current study identified several direct and indirect pathways that psychosocial factors use to influence physical activity and bone health among adolescent girls. These findings are critical for the development of effective interventions for promoting bone health in this population.

A Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns in Middle School Girls

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 739
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Trilk ◽  
Russ R. Pate ◽  
Karin A. Pfeiffer ◽  
Marsha Dowda ◽  
Cheryl L. Addy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
Physical Activity Patterns ◽  
School Girls

scholarly journals A Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Middle School Girls

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Trilk ◽  
Russell R. Pate ◽  
Karin A. Pfeiffer ◽  
Marsha Dowda ◽  
Cheryl L. Addy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Middle School Girls ◽  
School Girls
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