Ma’Kaia Riley-McGuffey
Research Mentor: Leah Robinson
Mentor Department: Kinesiology, Kinesiology
Author(s): Not Available
Session: Session 5 (2:00 PM – 2:50 PM)
Presentation Type: Poster 95
Abstract
Behaviors in physical activity begin and develop within the family context, where parents and children influence one another through shared environments and reciprocal interactions. The purpose of this study is to examine the bidirectional associations between parent and child physical activity behaviors using the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model. While prior research has linked parent and child activity levels, less is known about how they mutually influence each other The child and parent will be separated so the adult can be surveyed on what they think their child’s physical activity is (low, high moderate), how often they do movement activities with their child, and other demographic. As that occurs, we’ll take the height, weight and body mass index percentage. Once we have recorded the child’s measurements, we’ll test their comprehension skills and show them two videos, one individual with a high athletic ability and one with a low athletic ability, and have them indicate which level of physical activity they associate most with. They’ll then imitate the exercises shown in the videos, on record, to see how accurately they complete the exercises. When recordings are complete, the child is sent home with a physical activity measuring band to collect data on their physical activity levels. Typically, children who are most physically active with their parents or in their personal lives, complete the exercises more accurately. With the activity monitoring bands, we expect to get a higher level of physical activity in the children who exhibit greater athletic ability.
