Denver M Y Brown
Biographic Data
| ID | 1935115 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Denver M Y Brown |
| GIVEN NAMES | Denver M Y |
| FAMILY NAME | Brown |
| SIGNATURE | BROWN D M Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas at San Antonio |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4078-8253 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
OST-Coach: Impact of a Data-Coaching Process on Staff Physical Activity Promoting Behavior
The purpose of this study was to implement a data-coaching process to address staff PA-promoting behaviors during out-of-school time (OST) programming. This single-group pre-post study involved OST programs across four elementary schools. An iterative data-coaching program (OST-Coach) was implemented that addressed staff PA-promoting behaviors. The System for Observing Staff Promotion of PA and Nutrition was used to observe staff behaviors. Binar…
Longitudinal Relationships Between Parental Support and Physical Activity Behavior Among Hispanic Children With Overweight/Obesity
Childhood obesity disproportionately affects Hispanic children in the United States, with physical inactivity as a major contributor. Hispanic culture emphasizes family ties, positioning parents as key influencers of children’s physical activity (PA). Emerging evidence suggest that children’s PA may shape parental behaviors, such as parents’ provision of support for PA and engagement in PA alongside their child. This study examined bi-directional…
Autonomy-supportive instructional language does not enhance skill acquisition compared to controlling instructional language
Lifestyle Behavior Patterns During the Transition From Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood: Associations With Mental Health and Wellbeing
The synergistic role played by multiple lifestyle behaviors on mental health during the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood has not been extensively studied. This study included 493 participants who self-reported on a range of health behaviors during adolescence and emerging adulthood, and psychological distress and mental wellbeing during emerging adulthood. Latent profile analysis and latent transition analysis were used to analyz…
Examining associations between physical activity context and children meeting daily physical activity guidelines: The role of outdoor play, sports, and other organized activities
Background: Less than one-quarter of US children meet physical activity (PA) guidelines. Understanding the context in which PA occurs and how these contexts may play a role in meeting PA guidelines is an essential step toward developing effective behavioral interventions. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between PA context (sports participation, participation in other organized physical activities, active travel to school, an…
The Exploration of the Holistic and Complex Impacts of Creative Dance on Creative Potential Enhancement
Interest in nurturing individuals' creative potential is rising. Yet, the potential benefits of incorporating creative embodied activities have been neglected in both applied and research settings. To address this gap, this study examined the effects of a Creative Dance program on university students' creative self‐efficacy, emotional creativity, tolerance to ambiguity, and ideation behaviors. A total of 143 undergraduate students participated, e…
The contribution and interplay of implicit and explicit processes on physical activity behavior: Empirical testing of the physical activity adoption and maintenance (Paam) model
The adoption and maintenance of physical activity (PA) is an important health behavior. This paper presents the first comprehensive empirical test of the Physical Activity Adoption and Maintenance (PAAM) model, which proposes that a combination of explicit (e.g., intention) and implicit (e.g., habit,, affect) self-regulatory processes is involved in PA adoption and maintenance. Data were collected via online questionnaires in English, German, and…
Understanding the experiences of parents of disabled and non-disabled children at playgrounds designed for disability inclusion
Disabled children and their families are often excluded from community play opportunities, including playgrounds. One potential solution is inclusive playgrounds. This study explores the experiences of parents of disabled and non-disabled children at playgrounds inspired by Principles of Universal Design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 29 parents (16 parents of disabled children) located across four Canadian cities with newly buil…
The golden ratio in baseball: The Influence of Historical Eras on Winning Percentages in Major League Baseball
IntroductionThe golden section or golden ratio (61.8% or 0.618) is a mathematical phenomenon that appears in art, literature, music and nature with such ubiquity that it is thought to be a fundamental principle of aesthetic organisation. The golden ratio also manifests in sport, particularly as the proportion of wins to losses required to win a Major League Baseball championship. This study extends early work on the golden ratio in baseball by in…
Interactive Associations between Physical Activity and Sleep Duration in Relation to Adolescent Academic Achievement
Overall, the results help to identify different combinations of physical activity and sleep behavior associated with optimal academic achievement and suggest that a one-size-fits-all approach to physical activity and sleep recommendations may not be adequate for promoting academic achievement during adolescence
Understanding Changes in Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors and Cognitions Prior to and During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Despite accumulating evidence that has found significant negative declines in physical activity (PA) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, little work has sought to understand how PA cognitions have changed during this period and in relation to behavior change during the pandemic. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the changes in adolescents' PA behaviors and cognitions associated with COVID-19 and prospective predictors of PA us…
Investigating the Effects of Mental Fatigue on Resistance Exercise Performance
Mental fatigue can impart negative effects on subsequent physical performance, although the mechanisms underlying these effects are not well understood. This study examined whether mental fatigue confers negative carryover effects on the performance of a set of biceps curls, while also investigating physiological and psychological mechanisms proposed to explain the predicted effect. A randomized, cross-over design was employed. On visit 1, partic…
Evaluating the impact of Archway: A personalized program for 1st year student success and mental health and wellbeing
Findings have the potential to inform future efforts to support students and protect their mental health and wellbeing through the use of virtual and remote platforms and mechanisms that meet their increasingly diverse needs and circumstances
Stopping the Drop: Examining the Impact of a Pilot Physical Literacy-Based Intervention Program on Physical Activity Behaviours and Fitness during the Transition into University
The move to university is a major life transition associated with precipitous declines in physical activity (PA). While it remains unclear how these declines can be best attenuated, the concept of physical literacy (PL) or enhancements of PL may be a promising modality to promote PA during life transitions. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the impact of a pilot PL-based intervention on PA and fitness for students transitioning int…
Methods and design for the Adapt study: Application of integrateD Approaches to understanding Physical activity during the Transition to emerging adulthood
The current study represents one of the largest longitudinal cohort studies examining PA and its determinants and associated consequences among adolescents transitioning out of high school into emerging adulthood. Findings from this study will provide a much more in-depth understanding of how and why changes in PA behaviour occur across this first major life transition
Understanding the experiences of parents of disabled and non-disabled children at playgrounds designed for disability inclusion
Disabled children and their families are often excluded from community play opportunities, including playgrounds. One potential solution is inclusive playgrounds. This study explores the experiences of parents of disabled and non-disabled children at playgrounds inspired by Principles of Universal Design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 29 parents (16 parents of disabled children) located across four Canadian cities with newly buil…
The golden ratio in baseball: The Influence of Historical Eras on Winning Percentages in Major League Baseball
IntroductionThe golden section or golden ratio (61.8% or 0.618) is a mathematical phenomenon that appears in art, literature, music and nature with such ubiquity that it is thought to be a fundamental principle of aesthetic organisation. The golden ratio also manifests in sport, particularly as the proportion of wins to losses required to win a Major League Baseball championship. This study extends early work on the golden ratio in baseball by in…
Stopping the Drop: Examining the Impact of a Pilot Physical Literacy-Based Intervention Program on Physical Activity Behaviours and Fitness during the Transition into University
The move to university is a major life transition associated with precipitous declines in physical activity (PA). While it remains unclear how these declines can be best attenuated, the concept of physical literacy (PL) or enhancements of PL may be a promising modality to promote PA during life transitions. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the impact of a pilot PL-based intervention on PA and fitness for students transitioning int…
Methods and design for the Adapt study: Application of integrateD Approaches to understanding Physical activity during the Transition to emerging adulthood
The current study represents one of the largest longitudinal cohort studies examining PA and its determinants and associated consequences among adolescents transitioning out of high school into emerging adulthood. Findings from this study will provide a much more in-depth understanding of how and why changes in PA behaviour occur across this first major life transition
Investigating the Effects of Mental Fatigue on Resistance Exercise Performance
Mental fatigue can impart negative effects on subsequent physical performance, although the mechanisms underlying these effects are not well understood. This study examined whether mental fatigue confers negative carryover effects on the performance of a set of biceps curls, while also investigating physiological and psychological mechanisms proposed to explain the predicted effect. A randomized, cross-over design was employed. On visit 1, partic…
Evaluating the impact of Archway: A personalized program for 1st year student success and mental health and wellbeing
Findings have the potential to inform future efforts to support students and protect their mental health and wellbeing through the use of virtual and remote platforms and mechanisms that meet their increasingly diverse needs and circumstances
Interactive Associations between Physical Activity and Sleep Duration in Relation to Adolescent Academic Achievement
Overall, the results help to identify different combinations of physical activity and sleep behavior associated with optimal academic achievement and suggest that a one-size-fits-all approach to physical activity and sleep recommendations may not be adequate for promoting academic achievement during adolescence
Understanding Changes in Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors and Cognitions Prior to and During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Despite accumulating evidence that has found significant negative declines in physical activity (PA) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, little work has sought to understand how PA cognitions have changed during this period and in relation to behavior change during the pandemic. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the changes in adolescents' PA behaviors and cognitions associated with COVID-19 and prospective predictors of PA us…
The golden ratio in baseball: The Influence of Historical Eras on Winning Percentages in Major League Baseball
IntroductionThe golden section or golden ratio (61.8% or 0.618) is a mathematical phenomenon that appears in art, literature, music and nature with such ubiquity that it is thought to be a fundamental principle of aesthetic organisation. The golden ratio also manifests in sport, particularly as the proportion of wins to losses required to win a Major League Baseball championship. This study extends early work on the golden ratio in baseball by in…
Examining associations between physical activity context and children meeting daily physical activity guidelines: The role of outdoor play, sports, and other organized activities
Background: Less than one-quarter of US children meet physical activity (PA) guidelines. Understanding the context in which PA occurs and how these contexts may play a role in meeting PA guidelines is an essential step toward developing effective behavioral interventions. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between PA context (sports participation, participation in other organized physical activities, active travel to school, an…
The Exploration of the Holistic and Complex Impacts of Creative Dance on Creative Potential Enhancement
Interest in nurturing individuals' creative potential is rising. Yet, the potential benefits of incorporating creative embodied activities have been neglected in both applied and research settings. To address this gap, this study examined the effects of a Creative Dance program on university students' creative self‐efficacy, emotional creativity, tolerance to ambiguity, and ideation behaviors. A total of 143 undergraduate students participated, e…
The contribution and interplay of implicit and explicit processes on physical activity behavior: Empirical testing of the physical activity adoption and maintenance (Paam) model
The adoption and maintenance of physical activity (PA) is an important health behavior. This paper presents the first comprehensive empirical test of the Physical Activity Adoption and Maintenance (PAAM) model, which proposes that a combination of explicit (e.g., intention) and implicit (e.g., habit,, affect) self-regulatory processes is involved in PA adoption and maintenance. Data were collected via online questionnaires in English, German, and…
Understanding the experiences of parents of disabled and non-disabled children at playgrounds designed for disability inclusion
Disabled children and their families are often excluded from community play opportunities, including playgrounds. One potential solution is inclusive playgrounds. This study explores the experiences of parents of disabled and non-disabled children at playgrounds inspired by Principles of Universal Design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 29 parents (16 parents of disabled children) located across four Canadian cities with newly buil…
Autonomy-supportive instructional language does not enhance skill acquisition compared to controlling instructional language
Lifestyle Behavior Patterns During the Transition From Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood: Associations With Mental Health and Wellbeing
The synergistic role played by multiple lifestyle behaviors on mental health during the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood has not been extensively studied. This study included 493 participants who self-reported on a range of health behaviors during adolescence and emerging adulthood, and psychological distress and mental wellbeing during emerging adulthood. Latent profile analysis and latent transition analysis were used to analyz…
OST-Coach: Impact of a Data-Coaching Process on Staff Physical Activity Promoting Behavior
The purpose of this study was to implement a data-coaching process to address staff PA-promoting behaviors during out-of-school time (OST) programming. This single-group pre-post study involved OST programs across four elementary schools. An iterative data-coaching program (OST-Coach) was implemented that addressed staff PA-promoting behaviors. The System for Observing Staff Promotion of PA and Nutrition was used to observe staff behaviors. Binar…
Longitudinal Relationships Between Parental Support and Physical Activity Behavior Among Hispanic Children With Overweight/Obesity
Childhood obesity disproportionately affects Hispanic children in the United States, with physical inactivity as a major contributor. Hispanic culture emphasizes family ties, positioning parents as key influencers of children’s physical activity (PA). Emerging evidence suggest that children’s PA may shape parental behaviors, such as parents’ provision of support for PA and engagement in PA alongside their child. This study examined bi-directional…
Psychology (13 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Physical activity (6 works) · Physical Activity and Health (6 works) · Physical therapy (5 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Applied Psychology (3 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (3 works)