Date of Award
Spring 5-15-2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Tara Lineweaver
Abstract
Retrospective studies have shown that the formation of habits, both health and activity related, during childhood is vital to carrying those habits into adulthood (Azevedo, Araujo & Hallal, 2007; Barnekow-Bergkvist et al. 1996; Nelson, Gordon-Larsen, Adair, & Popkin, 2005; Telama et al. 1997; Telama, Yang, Viikari, Valimaki, Wanne & Raitakari, 2005). These studies demonstrate that passive participation in an activity is not sufficient; rather organized participation, such as being part of a team, is necessary for continuation of a physical activity later in life. In addition, researchers have found that sound physical and strong academic educations are also important in promoting and sustaining a physically active lifestyle. In general, the education process trains ndividuals to stick to routines (physical education) and follow through with commitments (academic education) (Barnekow-Bergkvist et al. 1996;
Recommended Citation
Ketcham, Christopher Frederick, "Do Physical Self-Efficacy and Physical Self-Concept Mediate the Relationship Between Past Sports Participation, Past Gym Grades and Physical Activity Across the Life-Span?" (2009). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 38.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/38