- Title
- Improving physical self-perception in adolescent boys from disadvantaged schools: psychological outcomes from the Physical Activity Leaders randomized controlled trial
- Creator
- Morgan, P. J.; Saunders, K. L.; Lubans, D. R.
- Relation
- Pediatric Obesity Vol. 7, Issue 3, p. e27-e32
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.2047-6310.2012.00050.x
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2012
- Description
- 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.
- Subject
- adolescent; obesity; physical self perception; resistance training
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/939991
- Identifier
- uon:12920
- Identifier
- ISSN:2047-6302
- Rights
- The definitive version is available at www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
- Language
- eng
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