The impact of a church-based physical activity intervention on exercise adherence in middle-aged women

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dc.contributor.advisorPowers, Melissa
dc.contributor.authorBlaess, Emily
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBertram, Glee
dc.contributor.committeeMemberCobb, Donna
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-26T20:33:44Z
dc.date.available2020-05-26T20:33:44Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractWomen 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.
dc.identifier.oclc(OCoLC)ocn643588503
dc.identifier.other(AlmaMMSId)9974328085202196
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11244/324610
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dc.subject.lcshFirst Presbyterian Church (Edmond, Okla)
dc.subject.lcshExercise for middle-aged women
dc.subject.lcshMiddle-aged women
dc.subject.lcshPhysical fitness for middle-aged women
dc.thesis.degreeM.S., Kinesiology and Health Studies
dc.titleThe impact of a church-based physical activity intervention on exercise adherence in middle-aged women
dc.typeAcademic theses
thesis.degree.grantorJackson College of Graduate Studies

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