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Run for Good: The Effects of a Ten-week Intervention on Fitness and Exercise Behavior in Underactive Youth

Holderman, Jonathon Blake
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345480166

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2012, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, EDU Physical Activity and Educational Services.
Lack of physical activity is a major factor contributing to increasing obesity rates in children. Obese children are likely to become obese adults, who are at risk for many chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Cardiovascular fitness (VO2max) has been shown to be inversely linked to incidence of such diseases. PURPOSE: To determine the influence of a fitness and behavioral intervention on VO2max and physical activity participation in underactive youth. METHODS: Twenty-eight underactive volunteers (ages 13-17) were recruited to perform a submaximal treadmill test to determine aerobic fitness. An eight-week personalized exercise plan was prescribed based upon the results of the test. During programming, subjects met weekly for exercise and behavioral counseling sessions. Subjects were also asked to complete exercise on their own time, increasing in duration and time over the eight weeks, according to their exercise prescription. After completion of the program, subjects performed a post-submaximal treadmill test. Subjects’ physical activity behavior was examined via the Stage of Change Questionnaire and questions from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Questionnaires were completed before the eight-week programming, immediately after, and again as a 15-week follow-up to track changes in physical activity. RESULTS: Subjects (16.1±1.1 yr, 158.1±46.3 lb) show significant improvement (p<0.05) in time on submaximal protocol (422.3±103.3 sec vs. 465.1±122.0 sec) and VO2max (39.7±8.7 ml/kg/min vs. 42.6±8.8 ml/kg/min). Subjects reported exercising significantly more (p<0.05) immediately following programming and at the 15-week follow-up when compared with baseline data (Pre:1.8±1.0 days vs. Post: 4.3±1.2 days vs. Follow-up: 3.3±2.3 days). CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that the programming intervention utilizing fitness testing and behavioral interventions is an effective programming tool that shows promise for use with underactive children.
Janet Buckworth, Ph.D (Advisor)
Brian Focht, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Carmen B. Swain, Ph.D (Advisor)
77 p.
Health Sciences; Kinesiology
vo2max; aerobic fitness; stages of change; intervention; run for good; exercise; running; youth; adolescents; underactive

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  • Holderman, J. B. (2012). Run for Good: The Effects of a Ten-week Intervention on Fitness and Exercise Behavior in Underactive Youth [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345480166

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Holderman, Jonathon. Run for Good: The Effects of a Ten-week Intervention on Fitness and Exercise Behavior in Underactive Youth. 2012. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345480166.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Holderman, Jonathon. "Run for Good: The Effects of a Ten-week Intervention on Fitness and Exercise Behavior in Underactive Youth." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345480166

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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