Hispanic youth physical activity participation: A study of psychological and social influence

Authors

Mary Lou Trinidad, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2009

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Kinesiology

First Advisor

Dr. Paul Villas

Second Advisor

Dr. Lin Wang

Third Advisor

Dr. Jung-II Oh

Abstract

This study seeks to identity barriers that influenced middle school students from engaging in daily physical activity at least 60 minutes outside of their physical education classes in the Rio Grande Valley. Statistical significance of the study will be determined at the 95% level of confidence. The researcher offers the null hypothesis of no difference between the doers and non-doers The participants of this study were 79 middle school students ages 12-15. The participants were given an open-ended questionnaire. Cross tabulation analyses was conducted to determine difference using the Mann-Whitney U Test. Data from the research questions was analyzed by a qualitative process.

Comments

Copyright 2009 Mary Lou Trinidad. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American