The Effects of a Nine Week Physical Fitness Education Program on Attitudes Toward Physical Activity and Exercise in Obese Females

Author

Nancy Lynn Maska, Fort Hays State University

Department

Health and Human Performance

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a nine week physical fitness education program on attitudes toward physical activity and exercise in obese females. Thirty- eight women, aged 20 to 50, participated in the nine week study. The study comprised of one experimental group of obese females, one control group of obese females, and one control group of randomly selected females. All three of the groups were pretested and post-tested using the Corbin Attitude Test. The experimental group received a nine week educational program consisting of fitness concepts. Results from the ANCOVA suggested that there is no significant relationship between physical fitness education and attitudes toward physical activity and exercise in obese females.

Keywords

Health and Physical Education

Advisor

Don R. Fuertges

Date of Award

Spring 1989

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/PBNY8029

Recommended Citation

Maska, Nancy Lynn, "The Effects of a Nine Week Physical Fitness Education Program on Attitudes Toward Physical Activity and Exercise in Obese Females" (1989). Master's Theses. 2114.
DOI: 10.58809/PBNY8029
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2114

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