1 page essay about article

KINE 114 Assignment Directions

Article Critique: 50 points. Write a summary and critique of a peer-reviewed article related to the importance of physical activity. Your article must be pre-approved by the professor to ensure it is relevant and peer reviewed. Paper must be 1-2 pages, double-spaced following APA format (abstract not required). The critique will include a summary of the article, followed by

interpretation and application of results including specifically an analysis of the topic chosen, the methods used in the article, the results of the article and an application of the results to a real-world situation like why you found this article interesting. Assignment Due 10/24.

Article Critique: 50 points

· Appropriate peer reviewed article was analyzed              /5

· APA format was used               /5

· Article was correctly cited                                                            /5

· 1-2 pages in length                           /5

· Quality of topic summary                 /5

· Quality of methods section summary                                          /5                  

· Quality of results/conclusion section summary                         /10

· Interpretation/ real world application of the findings              /10

Research Topic Ideas Involving Physical Activity

Specific Training Types-

1. Yoga

2. Tai Chi

3. Strength training (any specific type or in general)

4. Water aerobics

5. Swimming

6. Jogging

7. Stretching/ ROM

8. Balance exercise (dynamic, static, various specific balance exercises)

9. Dance

10. Pilates

Fitness Testing Types –

11. Strength tests

12. Balance testing

How Exercise helps with:

a. Sleep problems

a. Mental Health

a. Flexibility

a. Behavior change (motivation/intervention for exercise)

a. Environmental influence on health and physical activity

a. Any topic on specific exercise training/ testing type or physical activity