Browsing College of Health and Human Performance by Author "DuBose, Katrina D."
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ASSOCIATION OF PARK-USE, PREFERENCES OF PARK FEATURES, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG CITY RESIDENTS VARYING IN SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
Pineda, Emily (East Carolina University, 2014)Public parks can play a substantial role in increasing physical activity (PA) because they offer a wide range of either free or low-cost activities. For many Americans, there are limitations on the environment and resources ... -
Construct validity of a continuous metabolic syndrome score in children
Eisenmann, Joey C.; Laurson, Kelly R.; DuBose, Katrina D.; Smith, Bryan K.; Donnelly, Joseph E. (East Carolina University, 2010-01-28)Objective: The primary purpose of this study was to examine the construct validity of a continuous metabolic syndrome score (cMetS) in children. The secondary purpose was to identify a cutpoint value(s) for an adverse cMetS ... -
Development and Validation of a Tool for Assessing Glucose Impairment in Adolescents
DuBose, Katrina D.; Cummings, Doyle M.; Imai, Satomi; Lazorick, Suzanne; Collier, David N. (2012) -
EFFECT OF A TELEPHONE-BASED INTERVENTION ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COMPONENTS OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME IN ADOLESCENTS
Currie, Jessica (East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a two month telephone-based intervention in obese adolescents (BMI percentile [greater than or equal to] 95th percentile) on physical activity habits and motivation ... -
Fitness versus Fatness and Insulin Resistance in U.S. Adolescents
Cummings, Doyle M.; DuBose, Katrina D.; Imai, Satomi; Collier, David N. (2010) -
Identifying Primary Healthcare Providers’ Barriers to Prescribing Physical Activity as Medicine in Comparison to their own Physical Activity Level
Sneed, Alexandra (East Carolina University, 2016-06-01)Abstract Objective. To examine healthcare providers' barriers to counseling physical activity to their patients. Then examine the same primary providers' own physical activity level over the course of 7 days (1 week) using ... -
The Influence of BMI and Self-Efficacy Levels on the Accuracy in Self-Reported Physical Activity Recall
Graves, Brooke (East Carolina University, 2011)The purpose of this study was to compare self-reported and objectively measured physical activity levels among college students with different body mass index (BMI) classifications (normal weight and overweight/obese), in ... -
Parent Motivational Climate, Sport Enrollment Motives, and Young Athlete Commitment and Enjoyment in Year-Round Swimming
Habeeb, Christine M.; Raedeke, Thomas D.; DuBose, Katrina D. (2022) -
Parent-Initiated Motivational Climate and Young Child Enjoyment and Commitment in Year-Round Swimming
Williams, Rachel (East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Many factors potentially influence a young athlete's sport enjoyment and commitment. Social agents, such as parents, explain a large part of the variance in youth sport experiences. While research suggests the environment ... -
Physical activity across the curriculum: year one process evaluation results
Gibson, Cheryl A.; Smith, Bryan K.; DuBose, Katrina D.; Greene, J. Leon; Bailey, Bruce W.; Williams, Shannon L.; Ryan, Joseph J.; Schmelzle, Kristin H.; Washburn, Richard A.; Sullivan, Debra K.; Mayo, Matthew S.; Donnelly, Joseph E. (East Carolina University, 2008-07-07)Background: Physical Activity Across the Curriculum (PAAC) is a 3-year elementary school-based intervention to determine if increased amounts of moderate intensity physical activity performed in the classroom will diminish ... -
Physical Activity Levels, Barriers, and Facilitators Encountered In Adolescents with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
Leahy, Nicholas (East Carolina University, 2018-07-31)While physical activity is beneficial to adolescent health and development, only 25% of adolescents met the physical activity recommendations of 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Research has shown adolescents with ... -
Substrate utilization during submaximal exercise in children with a severely obese parent
Eaves, Audrey Denise; Colon, Ashley; DuBose, Katrina D.; Collier, David N.; Houmard, Joseph A. (2012)