Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1266-476X
Date Available
7-22-2024
Year of Publication
2024
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Education
Department/School/Program
Kinesiology and Health Promotion
First Advisor
Dr. Heather Erwin
Second Advisor
Dr. Aaron Beighle
Abstract
This dissertation consists of three papers aimed at varied ways to increase physical activity for youth. The first paper reviews research on hyper-parenting and its effects on physical activity. The systematic literature review revealed that little is known about hyper-parenting effects on physical activity, but limited evidence suggests a negative relationship between the two variables.
The second manuscript examines parents’ perceptions of physical activity and its effect on their children’s academics. Results showed some minor differences between ethnic groups and those whose children are more active. Although parents tended to agree that physical activity was important, most did not seem to value physical activity’s value in boosting academics.
The third article investigates teachers’ use of physical activity in the classroom and their self-efficacy with its integration. International classroom teachers completed measures addressing their practices and confidence with physical activity in the classroom. Results indicated greater classroom physical activity self-efficacy related to increased frequency of classroom activity. These data provide insight into the use of classroom physical activity in international schools and provide a foundation for increasing activity by boosting teacher self-efficacy.
These papers present various methods for supplementing physical activity for students, specifically parenting approaches, viewpoints, and teacher confidence.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2024.263
Recommended Citation
Hansen, Kendra, "INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: PARENTING STYLE, PARENTAL PERCEPTIONS, AND TEACHER USE AND SELF-EFFICACY" (2024). Theses and Dissertations--Kinesiology and Health Promotion. 115.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/115
