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Exercise--Middle West--Physiological aspects; Exercise--Middle West--Psychological aspects; Exercise--Physiological aspects; Exercise--Psychological aspects; Middle West; Academic theses;

Abstract

Objectives: Due to low participant numbers, the original purpose of the study was modified to examine differences in Exercise Induced Feeling Inventory (EFI) scores at all time periods during data collection (pre-, during-, and post-exercise) and differences in self-efficacy from pre- to post-exercise. A second purpose was to examine those with previous vigorous physical activity experience and no previous vigorous physical activity experience and effect on changes in EFI scores at all time periods (pre-, during-, and post-exercise). Design/Methods: Participants of a vigorous exercise program (N = 3 7) completed the study. The research design consisted of a quasi-experimental nonequivalent-control group design to examine changes in self-efficacy (pre- to post-exercise) and feeling states (pre-, during-, and post-exercise). Results: Four repeated measure ANOV As examined feeling states in the vigorous exercise setting. Tranquility significantly increased from during- to post-exercise. Physical exhaustion significantly increased from pre- to during-, during- to post-, and pre-to post-exercise. Revitalization significantly increased pre- to post- and during- to post-exercise. Positive engagement also significantly increased pre- to post-exercise. No difference in self-efficacy was found. Paired sample t-tests revealed that revitalization post-exercise was higher in participants with prior vigorous physical activity experience. Conclusions: Vigorous exercise within vigorous exercise programs elicits significant feelings of tranquility, positive engagement, revitalization, and physical exhaustion. Past vigorous physical activity experience may contribute to greater feelings of positive affect, specifically revitalization, post-exercise. It is recommended that those who wish to participate in a vigorous exercise program possess past experience with this type of activity in order to receive the greatest psychological benefit.

Year of Submission

2013

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

First Advisor

Jennifer Waldron

Second Advisor

Thomas Davis

Third Advisor

Susan Roberts-Dobie

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Date Original

2013

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1 PDF file (75 leaves)

Language

en

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