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    Misconceptions and Critical Thinking Ability In Undergraduate Exercise Science Students, Vocational Fitness Students, and Exercise Professionals

    Jolley D 2019.pdf (18.75Mb)
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    Authors
    Jolley, Daniel
    Date
    2019
    Supervisor
    Lynne Roberts
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Health Sciences
    School
    School of Psychology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/76905
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    Abstract

    This research is the first known cross-sectional and longitudinal investigation of misconceptions and critical thinking in exercise science and fitness students and professionals. Misconceptions were higher in students than degree-qualified professionals, though there was no difference between vocational graduates and vocationally-qualified personal trainers. An online, content-specific critical thinking course was effective in reducing misconceptions and improving critical thinking ability in professionals. Critical thinking appears to be more important than specific knowledge in reducing misconceptions.

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