Masters Theses
Date of Award
8-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Nutrition
Major Professor
Marsha L. Spence
Committee Members
Sarah E. Colby, Katie Kavanagh
Abstract
Objective: The primary objective of this project was to evaluate if there were significant differences between pre- and post-outcomes for physical fitness levels, nutrition knowledge and preference, physical activity self-efficacy among conventional and experimental intervention groups.
Methods: This study was a convenience sample, pre-and post-test, quasi-experimental design with between-subject factors of nutrition education and a fitness log (receive education plus fitness log and did not receive education plus fitness log). Physical fitness was measured using the PACER fitness test; nutrition knowledge and preference and physical activity self-efficacy were assessed using The Catch nutrition knowledge and preference and physical activity self-efficacy survey.
Results:Nutrition knowledge and preference, physical fitness, and physical activity self-efficacy increased significantly in the experimental group (p
Conclusion: The iRun program showed that combining physical activity, nutrition education, and a fuel and fitness log may increase nutrition knowledge and preference, physical fitness, and physical activity self-efficacy. While the iRun program conventionally implemented without nutrition education increased fitness levels, the addition of nutrition education and fuel and fitness logs, increased the experimental groups’ nutrition knowledge and preference and self-efficacy for physical activity in addition to increased fitness levels, all of which are important outcomes for childhood obesity prevention programs.
Recommended Citation
Bell, Julia Holmes, ""iRun!" An Evaluation of the Addition of Nutrition Education and a Fitness Log to an Existing After-School Fitness Program. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2016.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4004