... Document details. Title Determinants of physical activity in a sedentary, obese female popula... more ... Document details. Title Determinants of physical activity in a sedentary, obese female population. Authors Treasure, DC; Lox, CL; Lawton, BR Journal Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 1998 Vol. 20 No. 2 pp. 218-224 Record Number 19981809378. Abstract. ...
European Journal of Applied Physiology, Mar 1, 2011
To compare the effects of an acute one versus three-set full body resistance training (RT) bout i... more To compare the effects of an acute one versus three-set full body resistance training (RT) bout in eight overweight (mean ± SD, BMI = 25.6 ± 1.5 kg m(-2)) young (21.0 ± 1.5 years) adults on resting energy expenditure (REE) measured on four consecutive mornings following each protocol. Participants performed a single one-set or three-set whole body (10 exercises, 10 repetition maximum) RT bout following the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for RT. REE and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) by indirect calorimetry were measured at baseline and at 24, 48, and 72 h after the RT bout. Participants performed each protocol in randomized, counterbalanced order separated by 7 days. There was no difference between protocols for REE or RER. However, REE was significantly (p < 0.05) elevated (~5% or ~400 kJ day(-1)) in both the protocols at 24, 48, and 72 h post RT bout compared with baseline. There was a no change in RER in both the protocols at 72 h compared to baseline. A one-set RT bout following the ACSM guidelines for RT and requiring only ~15 min to complete was as effective as a three-set RT bout (~35 min to complete) in elevating REE for up to 72 h post RT in overweight college males, a group at high risk of developing obesity. The one-set RT protocol may provide an attractive alternative to either aerobic exercise or multiple-set RT programs for weight management in young adults, due to the minimal time commitment and the elevation in REE post RT bout.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an environmental cue (bowl size) on food... more The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an environmental cue (bowl size) on food consumption and to examine the influence of exercise on that relationship. This cross-sectional study included 286 college students attending a large Midwestern University. Upon arrival at an ice cream social for university students, participants were randomly given a small (8 oz) or large (12 oz) bowl and a 4-page survey addressing exercise and eating habits. At the social, participants were invited to dish themselves as much ice cream as they wanted and the amount consumed was determined by weighing the bowl with ice cream before and after consumption using a scale that measured to the nearest tenth of a gram. Participants who were provided the 12 oz bowl scooped and consumed significantly more ice cream than the participants provided the 8 oz bowl. Regular exercisers consumed more ice cream than non-regular exercisers regardless of statistical control for bowl size and body weight. T...
Interweaves theory, research, application, and intervention in exercise psychology, applying theo... more Interweaves theory, research, application, and intervention in exercise psychology, applying theories and models to actual situations that readers are likely to encounter professionally. Each chapter includes examples, review questions, and activities to enhance learning. Part I is devoted to helping readers better understand and modify exercise behavior. Part II reviews the most commonly promoted and studied psychosocial aspects of physical activity, such as the relationship between exercise and personality and the impact of exercise on depression, stress/anxiety, emotional well-being, and self-esteem. Chapters on social influences, body image, and health-related quality of life offer the latest information on these emerging areas of study. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
This study examined the relations among athletic context, i.e., team-sport versus individual-spor... more This study examined the relations among athletic context, i.e., team-sport versus individual-sport, competitive trait anxiety, perceived ability, and self-presentation confidence for 62 men and 34 women athletes. The analyses showed that the athletic context is associated with variations in competitive trait anxiety and self-presentation confidence; however, no main effect or interaction was noted for perceived ability. Results support the notion that aspects of the sports context are significantly related to various precompetitive cognitions.
Each year, more than one million new AIDS cases are reported worldwide, signaling an immediate ne... more Each year, more than one million new AIDS cases are reported worldwide, signaling an immediate need for intervention strategies to combat the physical, immunological, and psychological/emotional complications associated with the disease. In an effort to address this issue, our study contrasted an aerobic exercise intervention with a resistance weight-training intervention for a period of 12 weeks. Each week, participants seropositive for HIV-1 completed a short survey concerning their positive and negative feeling states and perceptions of fatigue immediately following exercise. Results indicated that participants in both exercise groups experienced significantly greater levels of positive well-being and significantly lower levels of psychological distress and perceptions of fatigue following exercise sessions engaged in during the final week as compared to sessions engaged in during the initial week.
The purpose of this study was to use journal feedback from student teachers to understand and doc... more The purpose of this study was to use journal feedback from student teachers to understand and document how well the Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) program prepares teacher candidates in relation to the three primary goals of the PETE program. Analysis of the journals revealed areas of merit and concern for the PETE faculty. The most consistent message of concern was that student teachers were not satisfied with their knowledge and skill in handling students' disruptive behaviors. This concern was more prevalent in the secondary placement than in the elementary placement. Their concerns included not knowing why disruptive or noncompliant students acted as they did, communicating with parents regarding misbehavior, handling misbehaviors and defiance, and motivating the unmotivated. Previous research has identified disruptive student behaviors, lack of classroom control, and poor management as significant concerns and obstacles to effective instruction.
The present study documents the maintenance of exercise participation, self-efficacy, and physiol... more The present study documents the maintenance of exercise participation, self-efficacy, and physiological change in older adults at 9-month follow-up to a 5-month structured exercise program. Males and females (mean age = 54 years) completed graded exercise testing, body composition, and physical performance testing at the end of and 9 months after cessation of an exercise program. Self-efficacy assessments were also conducted prior to and following each graded exercise test and in the last week of the program. Results indicated that whereas some general reductions in physiological conditioning occurred, significant declines in physical performance and self-efficacy measures were evidenced at follow-up. However, exposure to the acute bout of physical testing increased the efficacy expectations to the point were they were no longer significantly different from postexercise program levels. Moreover, exercise self-efficacy was the only variable to significantly predict adherence to exerc...
ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate changes in psychologica... more ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate changes in psychological, physiological, and behavioral-performance variables as a function of pulmonary exercise rehabilitation. Study Design and Participants: Forty patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were recruited for participation in a 12-week outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program. Measures: Measures included 6-min walking distance (exercise tolerance), 6-min walking distance self-efficacy, overall quality of life, dyspnea, fatigue, and emotional function. Results: Results revealed significant improvements over the course of the program in each of these measures, regardless of disease severity. In addition, improvements in exercise tolerance were significantly associated with increases in self-efficacy, which, in turn, were significantly related to improved quality of life. Conclusions: The results support the tenets of social-cognitive theory and suggest that participation in an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program can provide both physiological and psychological benefits for individuals with COPD. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 1995
The present study examined the relationships among body composition, exercise participation, and ... more The present study examined the relationships among body composition, exercise participation, and physique anxiety in a sample of middle-aged, formerly sedentary males and females. Study variables were assessed prior to and following participation in a 20-week aerobic exercise program. Subjects reduced their weight, body fat, and body circumferences over the course of the program, as well as physique anxiety. Multivariate and hierarchical regression analyses revealed females and those subjects between 45 and 54 years to be significantly more physique-anxious than their older counterparts. Being female and failing to reduce hip circumference were significantly related to postprogram physique anxiety. Although those who exercised more frequently tended to be less physique-anxious in correlational analyses, exercise frequency was a nonsignificant predictor when controlling for body composition. Thus, it appears that body image is a concern across the female age spectrum rather than the sole province of undergraduate females.
... Document details. Title Determinants of physical activity in a sedentary, obese female popula... more ... Document details. Title Determinants of physical activity in a sedentary, obese female population. Authors Treasure, DC; Lox, CL; Lawton, BR Journal Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 1998 Vol. 20 No. 2 pp. 218-224 Record Number 19981809378. Abstract. ...
European Journal of Applied Physiology, Mar 1, 2011
To compare the effects of an acute one versus three-set full body resistance training (RT) bout i... more To compare the effects of an acute one versus three-set full body resistance training (RT) bout in eight overweight (mean ± SD, BMI = 25.6 ± 1.5 kg m(-2)) young (21.0 ± 1.5 years) adults on resting energy expenditure (REE) measured on four consecutive mornings following each protocol. Participants performed a single one-set or three-set whole body (10 exercises, 10 repetition maximum) RT bout following the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for RT. REE and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) by indirect calorimetry were measured at baseline and at 24, 48, and 72 h after the RT bout. Participants performed each protocol in randomized, counterbalanced order separated by 7 days. There was no difference between protocols for REE or RER. However, REE was significantly (p < 0.05) elevated (~5% or ~400 kJ day(-1)) in both the protocols at 24, 48, and 72 h post RT bout compared with baseline. There was a no change in RER in both the protocols at 72 h compared to baseline. A one-set RT bout following the ACSM guidelines for RT and requiring only ~15 min to complete was as effective as a three-set RT bout (~35 min to complete) in elevating REE for up to 72 h post RT in overweight college males, a group at high risk of developing obesity. The one-set RT protocol may provide an attractive alternative to either aerobic exercise or multiple-set RT programs for weight management in young adults, due to the minimal time commitment and the elevation in REE post RT bout.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an environmental cue (bowl size) on food... more The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an environmental cue (bowl size) on food consumption and to examine the influence of exercise on that relationship. This cross-sectional study included 286 college students attending a large Midwestern University. Upon arrival at an ice cream social for university students, participants were randomly given a small (8 oz) or large (12 oz) bowl and a 4-page survey addressing exercise and eating habits. At the social, participants were invited to dish themselves as much ice cream as they wanted and the amount consumed was determined by weighing the bowl with ice cream before and after consumption using a scale that measured to the nearest tenth of a gram. Participants who were provided the 12 oz bowl scooped and consumed significantly more ice cream than the participants provided the 8 oz bowl. Regular exercisers consumed more ice cream than non-regular exercisers regardless of statistical control for bowl size and body weight. T...
Interweaves theory, research, application, and intervention in exercise psychology, applying theo... more Interweaves theory, research, application, and intervention in exercise psychology, applying theories and models to actual situations that readers are likely to encounter professionally. Each chapter includes examples, review questions, and activities to enhance learning. Part I is devoted to helping readers better understand and modify exercise behavior. Part II reviews the most commonly promoted and studied psychosocial aspects of physical activity, such as the relationship between exercise and personality and the impact of exercise on depression, stress/anxiety, emotional well-being, and self-esteem. Chapters on social influences, body image, and health-related quality of life offer the latest information on these emerging areas of study. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
This study examined the relations among athletic context, i.e., team-sport versus individual-spor... more This study examined the relations among athletic context, i.e., team-sport versus individual-sport, competitive trait anxiety, perceived ability, and self-presentation confidence for 62 men and 34 women athletes. The analyses showed that the athletic context is associated with variations in competitive trait anxiety and self-presentation confidence; however, no main effect or interaction was noted for perceived ability. Results support the notion that aspects of the sports context are significantly related to various precompetitive cognitions.
Each year, more than one million new AIDS cases are reported worldwide, signaling an immediate ne... more Each year, more than one million new AIDS cases are reported worldwide, signaling an immediate need for intervention strategies to combat the physical, immunological, and psychological/emotional complications associated with the disease. In an effort to address this issue, our study contrasted an aerobic exercise intervention with a resistance weight-training intervention for a period of 12 weeks. Each week, participants seropositive for HIV-1 completed a short survey concerning their positive and negative feeling states and perceptions of fatigue immediately following exercise. Results indicated that participants in both exercise groups experienced significantly greater levels of positive well-being and significantly lower levels of psychological distress and perceptions of fatigue following exercise sessions engaged in during the final week as compared to sessions engaged in during the initial week.
The purpose of this study was to use journal feedback from student teachers to understand and doc... more The purpose of this study was to use journal feedback from student teachers to understand and document how well the Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) program prepares teacher candidates in relation to the three primary goals of the PETE program. Analysis of the journals revealed areas of merit and concern for the PETE faculty. The most consistent message of concern was that student teachers were not satisfied with their knowledge and skill in handling students' disruptive behaviors. This concern was more prevalent in the secondary placement than in the elementary placement. Their concerns included not knowing why disruptive or noncompliant students acted as they did, communicating with parents regarding misbehavior, handling misbehaviors and defiance, and motivating the unmotivated. Previous research has identified disruptive student behaviors, lack of classroom control, and poor management as significant concerns and obstacles to effective instruction.
The present study documents the maintenance of exercise participation, self-efficacy, and physiol... more The present study documents the maintenance of exercise participation, self-efficacy, and physiological change in older adults at 9-month follow-up to a 5-month structured exercise program. Males and females (mean age = 54 years) completed graded exercise testing, body composition, and physical performance testing at the end of and 9 months after cessation of an exercise program. Self-efficacy assessments were also conducted prior to and following each graded exercise test and in the last week of the program. Results indicated that whereas some general reductions in physiological conditioning occurred, significant declines in physical performance and self-efficacy measures were evidenced at follow-up. However, exposure to the acute bout of physical testing increased the efficacy expectations to the point were they were no longer significantly different from postexercise program levels. Moreover, exercise self-efficacy was the only variable to significantly predict adherence to exerc...
ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate changes in psychologica... more ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate changes in psychological, physiological, and behavioral-performance variables as a function of pulmonary exercise rehabilitation. Study Design and Participants: Forty patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were recruited for participation in a 12-week outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program. Measures: Measures included 6-min walking distance (exercise tolerance), 6-min walking distance self-efficacy, overall quality of life, dyspnea, fatigue, and emotional function. Results: Results revealed significant improvements over the course of the program in each of these measures, regardless of disease severity. In addition, improvements in exercise tolerance were significantly associated with increases in self-efficacy, which, in turn, were significantly related to improved quality of life. Conclusions: The results support the tenets of social-cognitive theory and suggest that participation in an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program can provide both physiological and psychological benefits for individuals with COPD. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 1995
The present study examined the relationships among body composition, exercise participation, and ... more The present study examined the relationships among body composition, exercise participation, and physique anxiety in a sample of middle-aged, formerly sedentary males and females. Study variables were assessed prior to and following participation in a 20-week aerobic exercise program. Subjects reduced their weight, body fat, and body circumferences over the course of the program, as well as physique anxiety. Multivariate and hierarchical regression analyses revealed females and those subjects between 45 and 54 years to be significantly more physique-anxious than their older counterparts. Being female and failing to reduce hip circumference were significantly related to postprogram physique anxiety. Although those who exercised more frequently tended to be less physique-anxious in correlational analyses, exercise frequency was a nonsignificant predictor when controlling for body composition. Thus, it appears that body image is a concern across the female age spectrum rather than the sole province of undergraduate females.
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