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This study assessed changes in PA commitment after a curriculum-based running program for 3rd-to-5th-grade girls. Participants (n=196) completed paper-and-pencil surveys on commitment, attitudes, demographics, PA behaviors, and curriculum content. 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Thompson  \nABSTRACT  \nBackground: Despite findings that support physical activity (PA) as an effective means of improving health and quality of life, PA levels among girls tend to decline with age. Purpose: The purpose of this study was toassess changes pertaining toPA commitment following a curriculum-based running program designed for 3rd-to-5th-grade girls. Methods: Participants (n=196) were given paper-and-pencil surveys containing an adaptation of the “Feelings about Physical Activity Scale” in addition to items related to demographics, PA behaviors, and curriculum content. Results: Paired-sample t-tests revealed statistically significant differences in overall commitment toPA (p=.006) and attitudes regarding PA (p=.001) from pre-intervention to post-intervention. Results also suggest increases in value of PA. Discussion: The study’s findingshave important implications for those public health education professionals who develop PA programs for female children and adolescents. Prior to initiating programs to promote PA for girls, it is important to include educational programs that promote positive attitudes toward exercise, the value of PA, and the behaviors necessary to sustain PA. Translation to Health Education Practice: Programs that are designed only to initiate PA among young girls may not be addressing sustainability. It is through regular and sustained PA that associated health benefits can be achieved.  \nBACKGROUND  \nThe fundamental need for childhood obesity prevention programs is well justified. Data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) indicates that 18. 8% of children and 17. 1% of adolescents in the United States are considered overweight.1 These statistics reflecta twofold increase in overweight childrenanda threefold increase in overweight adolescents within the past 20 years.2 Moreover, adolescent girls are at greater risk than boys of becoming overweight.3 NHANES data shows an increase in the prevalence of overweight among girls from 13.8% in 1999 to 16% in 2004.4 This increase raises two major concerns: (1) the predisposition for overweight girls to become obese  \nwomen—specifically, 80% of overweight children reportedly grow to become obese adults3; (2) physical and psychosocial health  \nproblems associated with obesity.5,6  \nChildhood overweight/obesity is amultifactorial health issue resulting from an imbalance between caloric intake and physical activity (PA) .7 Participation in regular PA may reduce girls’ risk for later development of obesity, certain cancers, osteoporosis, stress, and depression, in addition to improving body image, selfesteem, and self-confidence.8 Results from a recent multicenter longitudinal study found that when comparing 9-and 10-year-old active girls (defined as engaging in the equivalent of 5 or more brisk 30-minute walks per week) to in-  \nactive girls (engaging in the equivalent of 2.5 or fewer brisk 30-minute walks  \nRita DeBate is an associate professor in the Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. , MDC 56, Tampa, FL 33612; E-mail: [rdebate@health.usf.edu. Yan Zhang](rdebate@health.usf.edu. Yan Zhang) isan assistant professor in the Division of Health Services Research, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 3601 4th St., STOP 8161, Room 1C165D, Lubbock, TX 79430; E-mail: [yan.zhang@ttuhsc.edu. Sharon H. Thompson](yan.zhang@ttuhsc.edu. Sharon H. Thompson), is a professor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department, Coastal Carolina University, PO Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528; E-mail: [thompson@coastal.edu](thompson@coastal.edu).  \n276 American Journal of Health Education—September/October 2007, Volume 38, No. 5  \nRita DeBate, Yan Z","cbCairNu06o6cm5f","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairNu06o6cm5f","pdf",63391,"English","# Abstract\n# Background\n## Childhood obesity and physical activity trends\n## Risks associated with reduced activity\n## Motivators and intervention implications","[{\"question\":\"What was the study’s main purpose?\",\"answer\":\"To assess changes in girls’ commitment to physical activity following a curriculum-based running program designed for 3rd-to-5th-grade girls.\"},{\"question\":\"How were participants and outcomes measured?\",\"answer\":\"A total of 196 participants completed paper-and-pencil surveys including an adaptation of the “Feelings about Physical Activity Scale,” plus measures on demographics, PA behaviors, and curriculum content.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the results show about PA commitment and attitudes?\",\"answer\":\"Paired-sample t-tests found statistically significant differences in overall commitment to PA and attitudes regarding PA from pre-intervention to post-intervention, with results also suggesting increases in the value of PA.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is sustainability important in PA programs for girls?\",\"answer\":\"Programs that only initiate PA may not address long-term maintenance; sustained, regular participation is needed to achieve associated health benefits.\"}]","Changes in Commitment to Physical Activity among 8-to-11-Year-Old Girls Participating in a Curriculum-Based Running Program | PDF",1792074041]