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Mentor: Dr. Kay MalekResearch Partners: Denise Moser & Jennifer ReeseStudent Researchers: Nikki Imhoff, Amy Senner,Brittney Latuch, Lauren Trotz, & Emily Christoff
Introduction
Childhood obesity has become a widespreadepidemic in the United States, withcontributing factors suggested to be
decreased physical activity
and
poor nutrition
.
Crucial factors that may contribute to
decreased physical activity
in children include:
Confusion and misunderstanding of theguidelines for physical activity
An increase in sedentary behaviors and adecrease in physical activity
Schools moving away from PE due to increasedemphasis on standardized testing
Purpose
Purpose of the study
The purpose of our study is to explore factors thatinfluence physical activity behavior in children as wellas validate the effectiveness of Functional Fitness 4Kids as a school-based program
Hypotheses
1
st
, prior to the implementation of the FunctionalFitness 4 Kids program, participants will not beable to verbally define and identify differencesin light, moderate, and vigorous physicalactivity.
2
nd
, participants will show a relationshipbetween fitness levels and the ability to defineand identif liht, moderate, and viorous
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