Date of Award
12-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Legacy Department
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Committee Chair/Advisor
McGuire, Francis
Committee Member
Conrad , Leslie
Committee Member
Cory , Lynne
Abstract
The engagement in physical activity among 24 youths with disabilities was studied. Researchers examined the effects of age and gender of the youth, the parent's knowledge of physical activity recommendations, and parent's physical activity practices on physical activity engagement. Levels of physical activity participation through leisure time, work or chores, and sports were assessed. Analysis was performed to determine relationships between each of the variables and the youths' level of physical activity respectively. Results of chi-square analysis indicated that parental influence using current physical activity recommendations was correlated with the youth's level of physical activity participation through leisure. Results suggested parents can lead by example with a physically active lifestyle.
Recommended Citation
Felton, Kathleen, "PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG YOUTH IN A WEEKEND RESPITE CAMP PROGRAM" (2009). All Theses. 681.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/681