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Papers by Kimberly Hurley

International Quarterly of Community Health Education, 2014

This study aligned with the National Blueprint, a coalition of national organizations to identify... more This study aligned with the National Blueprint, a coalition of national organizations to identify the principal barriers to physical activity participation in older adults and to outline strategies for increasing physical activity levels. A community coalition took the initiative to conduct a baseline assessment of health attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors among community adults in order to understand the immediate needs of the adult community. Adults 50 and older ( N = 309) completed surveys of health and physical activity (PA) behaviors. Individuals reported below average physical activity levels. Motives and barriers to PA differed by gender and race/ethnicity. Age and health perceptions significantly predicted PA levels. Findings support previous research with this age group, thus discussion of the utility of multi-level approaches (e.g., social ecological model) to health betterment in communities is forwarded. Providing multi-level resources (personal, social, environmental...

Strategies, 2020

Abstract This article describes what are best coaching practices in assessing the variety of phys... more Abstract This article describes what are best coaching practices in assessing the variety of physical, psychological, and social skills that may help in narrowing down your tryout pool. Effective, objective, equitable team selection will be significantly enhanced with the use of performance rubrics.

The study aimed to investigate the influence that recreation center promotional messaging had on ... more The study aimed to investigate the influence that recreation center promotional messaging had on college females’ body perceptions. Body perceptions among young adult females have been linked to mental health (McKay, 2013; Miner-Rubino, Twenge, & Fredrickson, 2002). Female participants 18 to 25 years of age (N = 137, Mage = 20.41) from a mid-sized, Midwestern university completed two separate body perception questionnaires. These questionnaires assessed body appreciation (functionality) and body shame (objectification). Participants were divided into three groups and shown a collage of recreation center messages that were portraying one of three conditions (a) body functionality, (b) self-objectification, or (c) neutral images. Participants then completed post-collage surveys to capture acute responses in body perceptions based on the viewed collage. Results indicated that those who viewed the body functionality collage had a significant decrease in body shame scores from preto post...

Journal of sport behavior, 2012

Health Psychology Report, 2015

health psychology report • volume 3(1), 5 original article background Parents are integral soc... more health psychology report • volume 3(1), 5 original article background Parents are integral social agents in children's physical activity choices and involvement providing direct (feedback) and indirect (providing opportunities) competence information as well as multiple levels of support for activity engagement. Research is scant on parent perceptions and/or expectations specific to physical competencies and activity experiences among children with disabilities. The objective of this study was to capture parent perceptions of their child's physical competencies and physical activity experiences and any changes in perceptions as their child navigated learning cycling skills. participants and procedure Parents/guardians who had children enrolled in an adapted cycling camp participated in the pre-and post-focus group discussions (N = 14). Children's disabilities were developmental delay, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder. Questions focused on parent perceptions about their child's physical activity experiences and thoughts and feelings about those experiences. results Main themes emerged from pre-and post-camp sessions. Pre-camp themes highlighted the child's past physical activity involvement (ex. barriers, opportunities). Incentives and motivations to participation and diminished perceptions of their child's abilities were the other main themes. Post-camp themes revealed child's reactions to the camp experience, effective pedagogy, benefits for learning to cycle and parent perceptions for child's success.

UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations &amp; Theses. The world&#x27;s most comprehensive c... more UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations &amp; Theses. The world&#x27;s most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. Learn more... ProQuest, Comparison types and the physical self in older adulthood. by Hurley, Kimberly Sue, PhD, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, 2005, 0 pages; 3185777. ...

The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2016

Student learning preferences have changed dramatically over the past decade aligned with the fast... more Student learning preferences have changed dramatically over the past decade aligned with the fast-paced changes in technology, however, university courses, instructors and classroom spaces have lagged behind technology advances. Emerging, innovative alternatives to traditional learning in higher education classes are online or distance education, flipped course design or learning model and hybrid or blended courses. The focus of this study was to determine students' and teacher perceptions of flipped course design and learning in a technologically advanced, interactive learning space. Quantitative and qualitative data revealed positive, reflective responses to student and teacher experiences with the flipped learning model (flipped content, pace of information delivery, in-class homework) and interactive classroom environment (learning environment, innovative technology, transparent problem-solving). The interactive technology in the class environment allowed students to experience multiple methods and opportunities for mastering content and skills. This environment also encouraged risk-taking in both teaching and learning.

Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2011

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of abdominal exercises on abdominal fat. ... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of abdominal exercises on abdominal fat. Twenty-four healthy, sedentary participants (14 men and 10 women), between 18 and 40 years, were randomly assigned to 1 of the following 2 groups: control group (CG) or abdominal exercise group (AG). Anthropometrics, body composition, and abdominal muscular endurance were tested before and after training. The AG performed 7 abdominal exercises, for 2 sets of 10 repetitions, on 5 d·wk(-1) for 6 weeks. The CG received no intervention, and all participants maintained an isocaloric diet throughout the study. Significance was set at p = 0.05 for all tests. There was no significant effect of abdominal exercises on body weight, body fat percentage, android fat percentage, android fat, abdominal circumference, abdominal skinfold and suprailiac skinfold measurements. The AG performed significantly greater amount of curl-up repetitions (47 ± 13) compared to the CG (32 ± 9) on the posttest. Six wee...

International journal of exercise science, 2018

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recommended that resistance training be perfor... more The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recommended that resistance training be performed at least twice per week, with 8-12 repetitions of 8-10 exercises targeting all major muscle groups (1). However, Kruger, Carlson, and Kohl (18) reported that women were participating less than the U.S. population on the whole, as only 20% of women were engaging in resistance training two or more times per week. In order to better understand why only 1 in 5 women participate regularly in this form of physical activity, this study investigated current resistance training practices, perceived benefits, and barriers to resistance training among college women. One-hundred and sixteen women college students from a large, public, Midwestern university participated in this study. Correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used to identify the strongest predictors of resistance training behaviors. The predictors in the regression model included demographic characteristics ...

International Journal of Exercise Science, 2018

International Journal of Exercise Science 11(5): 226-238, 2018. The American College of Sports Me... more International Journal of Exercise Science 11(5): 226-238, 2018. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recommended that resistance training be performed at least twice per week, with 8-12 repetitions of 8-10 exercises targeting all major muscle groups (1). However, Kruger, Carlson, and Kohl (18) reported that women were participating less than the U.S. population on the whole, as only 20% of women were engaging in resistance training two or more times per week. In order to better understand why only 1 in 5 women participate regularly in this form of physical activity, this study investigated current resistance training practices, perceived benefits, and barriers to resistance training among college women. One-hundred and sixteen women college students from a large, public, Midwestern university participated in this study. Correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used to identify the strongest predictors of resistance training behaviors. The predictors in the regression model included demographic characteristics in block one, perceived barriers to resistance training in block two, and perceived benefits of resistance training in block three. Results indicated that the level of perceived "time/effort" barriers significantly predicted resistance training behavior. Findings in this area may help researchers, university recreation programmers, personal trainers, and other health and fitness professionals better understand the attitudes and actions of college women regarding resistance training, toward the goal of promoting fitness center environments that college women find more inviting.