Parent Influences on Physical Activity Participation and Physical Fitness of Deaf Children

摘要: Research has consistently demonstrated that parents' values toward physical activity and fitness have strongly influenced the habits of hearing children (Welk, G. J., Wood, K., & Morss, [2003]. Parental influences on in children: An exploration potential mechanisms. Pediatric Exercise Science, 15, 19-33). The primary purpose this study was to determine whether similar findings are obtained for deaf (1) children. influence status involvement Deaf sport (2) assessed addition their sports participation children's were determined by number activities participated per week, levels scores within Healthy Fitness Zone from Fitnessgram test. Parents positive regardless status; finding strongest among parents Significant relationships found levels, as well between levels.