dc.contributor.author | Shaddock, Jenna | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-08-28T17:21:46Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-08-28T17:21:46Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-08-28T17:21:46Z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10222/73183 | |
dc.description.abstract | Girls Rock is a community-based program designed specifically for the needs of girls in Grades 4, 5 and 6. This program aimed to increase psychological and physiological components through classroom and physical activity based sessions over an 8-week period. Specifically, a total of 23 girls, from four different Boys and Girls Club locations, participated in Girls Rock, and the program with the objectives of were to increaseing positive body image, self-esteem, self-efficacy and fundamental movement skills. The present research study involved conductinged an outcome evaluation to assess the effectiveness of Girls Rock in achieving its objectives. Data collected pre- and post-intervention , through questionnaires and observational assessment, revealed that participation in Girls Rock significantly increased positive body image, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, and , and partially increased fundamental movement skills. This information can be used to attain the future goals of recruiting more participants, retaining those already involved, and expanding to other clubs. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.title | Evaluation of Girls Rock: An Intervention Program for Girls in Grades 4, 5 and 6 | en_US |
dc.date.defence | 2017-07-24 | |
dc.contributor.department | School of Health & Human Performance | en_US |
dc.contributor.degree | Master of Science | en_US |
dc.contributor.external-examiner | Angie Kolen | en_US |
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinator | Jacqueline Gahagan | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Laurene Rehman | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Michelle Stone | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisor | Lori Dithurbide | en_US |
dc.contributor.ethics-approval | Received | en_US |
dc.contributor.manuscripts | Not Applicable | en_US |
dc.contributor.copyright-release | Not Applicable | en_US |