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The Effects of a Theory Based Physical Education Intervention on the Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Adolescents with Visual Impairments

Haegele, Justin
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429085562

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2015, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, EDU Physical Activity and Educational Services.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a theory based physical education intervention on the leisure-time physical activity of adolescents with visual impairments. Six adolescents with visual impairments attending a Midwestern residential school for the blind served as participants. The study implemented a multiple baseline across participants single subject design and physical activity behavior was measured by steps taken through the use of Fitbit Zips. In addition to physical activity, questionnaires were used to collect data (i.e., change scores) on selected social cognitive theory constructs. Data were analyzed through visual analysis and descriptive statistics. Results of the multiple baseline design did not demonstrate a functional relation between the number of steps taken and the intervention. These results may have been directly influenced from several limitations of the study, such as seasonality (i.e., the program took place in the winter time where limited leisure-time physical activity opportunities were available) and the truncation of the program for Participants 4, 5, and 6. Because of these limitations, the results may not represent the full effectiveness of the intervention for individuals with visual impairments. With the lack of physical activity intervention research related to adolescent-aged individuals with visual impairments (Haegele & Porretta, 2015), and the influence physical activity has on health-related outcomes (e.g., obesity), further research is needed.
David Porretta (Advisor)
Nancy Neef (Committee Member)
Rick Petosa (Committee Member)
210 p.
Education; Kinesiology; Physical Education
Visual Impairment; Physical Activity; Physical Education; Curriculum; Social Cognitive Theory; Disability

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  • Haegele, J. (2015). The Effects of a Theory Based Physical Education Intervention on the Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Adolescents with Visual Impairments [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429085562

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Haegele, Justin. The Effects of a Theory Based Physical Education Intervention on the Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Adolescents with Visual Impairments. 2015. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429085562.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Haegele, Justin. "The Effects of a Theory Based Physical Education Intervention on the Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Adolescents with Visual Impairments." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429085562

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