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- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study was to investigate age differences in the visual and kinesthetic imagery abilities of middle (n = 93) and high school (n = 99) students as well as to examine the potential influence of habitual physical activity in school, sport and during leisure time on both of these imagery abilities. The participants completed two questionnaires: the MIQ-R (Hall & Martin, 1997) and the BQHPA (Baecke, Burema & Fritjers, 1982). The results of this study were analyzed using a 2x2 (age by imagery ability) mixed model ANCOVA with the three subscales of habitual physical activity (physical activity at school, participation in sports, physical activity during free time) as covariates. Middle school students did not exhibit significant differences in visual and kinesthetic imagery abilities and the high school students did not exhibit significant differences in these imagery abilities either. The age group x imagery ability interaction (F(1,188) = 1.689, p > .05, η2p = .009) was not significant. High school students did not exhibit higher imagery abilities than middle school students, therefore the main effect for age group (F(1,188) = .018, p > .05, η2p = .000) was not significant. The Cronbach’s alpha level of the BQHPA physical activity at school subscale was .157, therefore this hypothesis was not tested due to the subscale’s lack of reliability. The Imagery Ability x Habitual Physical Activity in Sport interaction (F(1,188) = 3.451, p = .065, η2p = .018) was approaching significance, however there was not a significant interaction of imagery type by physical activity during leisure time (F(1,188) = 1.689, p>.05, η2p = .009). The results of this study indicate that there are no differences in the visual and kinesthetic imagery abilities within the middle and high school age groups, nor were there significant differences between these two age groups. Furthermore, a trend may exist for the participants with high levels of physical activity in sport as they may exhibit greater visual and kinesthetic imagery abilities then their peers with low habitual physical activity in sport. Lastly, it is recommended that an alternative instrument be created which assesses the visual and kinesthetic imagery abilities of children.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-108)
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Candice M. Franco. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BF723.I47 F73 2007_FrancoCandice ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BF723.I47 F73 2007 ( lcc )
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