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This study examined the relationships between the amount of physical activity engagement and two sets of health-related tests: measures of physical fitness (abdominal curl-ups, push-ups, handgrip strength, hip flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness) as well as measures of motor skill performance (kicking, throwing, jumping, hopping, running, and standing from a supine

This study examined the relationships between the amount of physical activity engagement and two sets of health-related tests: measures of physical fitness (abdominal curl-ups, push-ups, handgrip strength, hip flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness) as well as measures of motor skill performance (kicking, throwing, jumping, hopping, running, and standing from a supine position) in mid-life women (ages 45-65). Physical activity engagement was assessed using 7-day accelerometer readings and the Stanford Brief Activity Survey. Motor skill performance was assessed using scores of maximum kicking, throwing, jumping, hopping, and running speeds and maximum jumping distance. Physical fitness was assessed using scores of maximum abdominal curl-ups, push-ups, handgrip strength, hip flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Results suggest that regular participation in moderate lifestyle, walking, and vigorous physical activity are related to better performances in curl-ups, push-ups, cardiorespiratory fitness on a submaximal treadmill test, kicking, throwing, and transitioning from a supine position to standing. These data represent the feasibility of selected motor skills and physical fitness tests for mid-life women and suggest that a relationship may be present between selected motor skills and health-related physical fitness measures and physical activity.
ContributorsHouse, Hannah Elizabeth (Author) / Ainsworth, Barbara (Thesis director) / Der Ananian, Cheryl (Committee member) / Stodden, David (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Nutrition and Health Promotion (Contributor)
Created2013-05
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Previous research has shown that there is a significant relation between one’s attentional abilities and one’s motor coordination. However, little research has been done that compares attention’s effects on the two major motor skills and what that could mean for one with significant attention problems. Additionally, there has not been

Previous research has shown that there is a significant relation between one’s attentional abilities and one’s motor coordination. However, little research has been done that compares attention’s effects on the two major motor skills and what that could mean for one with significant attention problems. Additionally, there has not been much research done on this topic among a population of preschool-aged children. The current study sought to explore the relation between attention and motor coordination among a sample of preschoolers. A comparison of gross motor skills and fine motor skills was also assessed in order to address any potential differing effects. A sample of twenty-six preschool children participated in an experiment consisting of completing fine motor tasks, gross motor tasks, and an attention task. Additionally, parent and teacher surveys were collected that asked both parents and teachers to report their child’s behaviors at home. It was hypothesized that attention would have a significant relation with fine motor skills because past research has found that the variable of inattention is highly correlated with weaker fine motor skills. However, the current study found that attention had a more significant relation with gross motor skills. This finding was reflected across the experiments that the children completed and across the parent/teacher surveys.
ContributorsGoldentyer, Gabriela (Author) / Amazeen, Eric (Thesis director) / Kupfer, Anne (Committee member) / Presson, Clark (Committee member) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
ContributorsSchildkret, David (Conductor) / Chamber Singers (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2018-02-10
ContributorsGlenn, Erica (Conductor) / Evans, Bartlett R. (Conductor) / Oh, Eun-Mi (Conductor) / Thompson, Jason D. (Conductor) / Schildkret, David (Conductor) / Concert Choir (Performer) / Arizona Statesmen (Performer) / Women's Chorus (Performer) / Gospel Choir (Performer) / Barrett Choir (Performer) / Chamber Singers (Performer) / Choral Union (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2017-11-30
ContributorsUniversity Choirs (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2000-11-16
ContributorsSchildkret, David (Conductor) / White, Jamilyn (Performer) / Krison, Danielle (Performer) / Barefield, Robert (Performer) / FitzPatrick, Carole (Performer) / Chamber Singers (Performer) / Choral Union (Performer) / Symphonic Chorale (Performer) / University Symphony Orchestra (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2007-04-26
ContributorsLyne, Gregory K. (Performer) / Stutzman, Gina (Performer) / Woodgate, Lyn (Performer) / Cornner, Charles B. (Performer) / Rozukalns, Andris L. (Performer) / Women's Choir (Performer) / University Choir (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1996-11-24
ContributorsCherland, Carl (Performer) / Fuller, Charles L. (Performer) / O'Brien, Robert (Performer) / Hooper, Wm. John (Performer) / Graduate Chorale (Performer) / Recital Chorale (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1987-10-01
ContributorsRoueche, Michelle (Performer) / Partin, Darrell (Performer) / Wiest-Parthun, Karen (Performer) / Harvison, Emery (Performer) / Hernandez, Rene (Performer) / Foley, Laura (Performer) / Women's Choir (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1994-04-21
ContributorsParthun, Karen (Conductor) / Hickman, Miriam, 1955- (Performer) / University Choir (Performer) / Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2000-11-19