dc.contributor.advisor | Powers, Melissa | |
dc.contributor.author | Blaess, Emily | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-05-26T20:33:44Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-05-26T20:33:44Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
dc.identifier.other | (AlmaMMSId)9974328085202196 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11244/324610 | |
dc.description.abstract | Women are at risk of cardiovascular disease which regular physical activity has been shown to reduce; yet 60% do not exercise 30 minutes daily for minimal health benefits. This study determined the effectiveness of a 24-week church-based physical activity intervention for middle-aged women (n = 12) aged 35 to 65 years in increasing and maintaining weekly moderate-intensity activity. An intervention group and control group logged weekly exercise activity. They received separate intervention including encouragement to exercise with a partner and attend a biweekly support meeting for Bible study and wellness education during phase one and two, respectively. The entire sample did increase exercise time during the study (p = .000). The results offer wellness programs aid in exercise adherence development. | |
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dc.subject.lcsh | First Presbyterian Church (Edmond, Okla) | |
dc.subject.lcsh | Exercise for middle-aged women | |
dc.subject.lcsh | Middle-aged women | |
dc.subject.lcsh | Physical fitness for middle-aged women | |
dc.title | The impact of a church-based physical activity intervention on exercise adherence in middle-aged women | |
dc.type | Academic theses | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | Bertram, Glee | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | Cobb, Donna | |
dc.thesis.degree | M.S., Kinesiology and Health Studies | |
dc.identifier.oclc | (OCoLC)ocn643588503 | |
thesis.degree.grantor | Jackson College of Graduate Studies | |