Improving physical self-perception in adolescent boys from disadvantaged schools: psychological outcomes from the Physical Activity Leaders randomized controlled trial.
Pediatr Obes
; 7(3): e27-32, 2012 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-22492681
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the effect of a school-based obesity prevention programme on physical self-perception and key physical-activity related cognitions in adolescent boys from disadvantaged secondary schools. A secondary objective was to determine if any psychological changes were associated with improved weight status.METHODS:
Participants (n = 100, age = 14.3[0.6]) were randomized to the PALS (Physical Activity Leaders) intervention (n = 50) or a control group (n = 50) and assessed at baseline, 3- and 6-month follow up. Measures included BMI, BMI z-score and % body fat (bioelectrical impedance analysis). Students also completed the Children's Physical Self-Perception Profile and a physical activity-related cognitions questionnaire. The findings include secondary data analyses.RESULTS:
Relative to the controls, the PALS group significantly increased their physical self worth (p = .01), perceived physical condition (p = .02), resistance training self efficacy (p < .001) and their use of physical activity behavioural strategies (p = .02).CONCLUSIONS:
A school-based obesity prevention programme that targeted leadership skills improved psychological health in the physical domain in adolescent boys from disadvantaged schools.
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Assunto principal:
Pobreza
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Serviços de Saúde Escolar
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Autoimagem
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Comportamento do Adolescente
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Populações Vulneráveis
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Liderança
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Atividade Motora
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Obesidade
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article