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Appendix A: Acronyms and Glossary
Pages 381-394

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From page 381...
... Classification of Laws Associated with School Students CNV contingent negative variation CRP C-reactive protein 381
From page 382...
... MET metabolic equivalent of task MRI magnetic resonance imaging MVPA moderate and vigorous physical activity NASBE National Association of State Boards of Education NASPE National Association for Sport and Physical Education NCATE National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education NCEP National Cholesterol Education Program NCLB No Child Left Behind NFL National Football League NFSHSA National Federation of State High School Associations NHANES National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NIH National Institutes of Health
From page 383...
... Appendix A 383 NRC National Research Council PA physical activity PAAC physical activity across the curriculum PAGAC Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee PE physical education PHYSICAL Promoting Health for Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life PTA Parent Teacher Association RCT randomized control trial RWJF Robert Wood Johnson Foundation SES socioeconomic status SHPPS School Health Policies and Practices Study SOCARP System for Observing Children's Activity and Relationships during Play SOFIT System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time SOPARC System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities SOPLAY System for Observing Play and Leisure Activity in Youth SPARK Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids SPED special education and disabilities TVB TV Basics UN United Nations WHO World Health Organization YRBS Youth Risk Behavior Survey YRBSS Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
From page 384...
... ALT PE is the time during physical education class that children are exposed to motor skills development, understanding of movement principles, attainment of health-enhancing levels of fit ness, regular engagement in physical activity, socially responsible behaviors in physical activity settings, and an appreciation of the importance of physical activity engagement. Active transport: Modes of transportation to and from school that involve physical activity, primarily walking and biking.
From page 385...
... Built environment: The man-made elements of the physical envi ronment; buildings, infrastructure, and other physical elements created or modified by people and the functional use, arrangement in space, and aesthetic qualities of these elements. Cardiorespiratory endurance: A health-related component of physical fit ness that relates to the ability of the circu latory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity (also called cardiorespiratory fitness aerobic capacity)
From page 386...
... In this summary, refers mainly to persons ages 6-11 years. Classroom physical activity: Opportunities for physical activity integrat ed into classroom lessons.
From page 387...
... Fat: The chemical storage form of fatty acids as glycerol esters; also known as triglycerides. Fat is stored primarily in adipose tissue located throughout the body but mainly under the skin (subcutaneously)
From page 388...
... Health is a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living, and is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities. Health-related fitness: The components of physical fitness referred to as health-related components are cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, flexibility, and balance.
From page 389...
... Moderate-intensity Physical exertion that is equivalent to brisk physical activity: walking. Such activities are usually done at between 3.5 and 6.0 times resting metabolic rate.
From page 390...
... Physical activity: Bodily movement that increases energy expenditure. Physical activity breaks: Opportunities for physical activity provided briefly throughout the school day, such as during morning announcements.
From page 391...
... Program: An integrated set of planned strategies and activities that support clearly stated goals and objectives designed to lead to desirable changes and improvements in the well-being of people, institutions, environments, or all of these. Recess: Regularly scheduled periods within the school day for supervised physical activity and play.
From page 392...
... Systems thinking: An iterative learning process in which an individual takes a broad, holistic, long-term perspective on the world and examines the linkages and interactions among its elements. Vigorous-intensity Physical exertion that leads to sweating and physical activity: heavy breathing, such as running, basket­ ball, soccer, and swimming; usually done at or above an intensity of 6.0 times resting metabolic rate.
From page 393...
... Appendix A 393 Working memory: The ability to mentally represent informa tion, manipulate stored information, and act on it; moving information from short- to long-term memory. Youth: Often used to describe adolescents or teens ages 12-19 years.


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