Title The influence of the family environment on children's physical activity / Amanda Telford

Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003

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Description xxi, 275 leaves + appendices (variously paged) : illustrations ; 30 cm Summary This study examined the influence of the family environment on children's physical activity via four inter-related studies of over 1500 children. Findings indicated mothers' modelling of physical activity, barriers, family rules and restrictions, self-efficacy and physical features within the home environment were significant predictors of children's physical activity Notes Submitted to the School of Health Sciences of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2003 Bibliography Bibliography: leaves 261-275 Subject Exercise for children. Families. Physical fitness for children. Genre/Form Academic theses. Author Deakin University. Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Deakin University. School of Health Sciences

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