Thailand: depression and Physical inactivity

iterature Review and Theoretical Framework (3-5 paragraphs)

Synthesize relevant primary literature and clearly identify the theory (or theories) guiding the proposed program. Students should explain key theoretical constructs and how they will inform later program design decisions.

You should have between 5-6 research references from the Atkins library (Google Scholar is not encouraged). This can include book chapters (not an entire book) that are also research related. This does not include media articles (e.g. CNN, Sports Illustrated). Your references should not be more than 7 years old (oldest can be from 2019). However, if there are not updated research references, you will need to note this within your paper.

One way to make this process easier is to develop a table which looks like this:

Name of reference/authorSummary of ArticleHow it relates to your projectBrown, C.S. & Ogunyemi, E. (2026). Creating a project for Global Aging and Physical Activity. Journal of Make Believe, 2(2), 1-52. doi: 439571038.

Researchers created a course and then discussed how students can use their country topic of interest to develop a physical activity protocol in a semester.The step by step process of how to design a protocol for a specific population, older adults, is what was needed to pass the class.

Then you can use the information you have placed in these different boxes to write your paragraphs. It would look something like this:

In the article by Brown and Ogunyemi (2026), researchers discussed how they created a course for undergraduate students at a university. The course was new and the project had previously been completed by the ‘more than TA’ Ogunyemi. The article described the step by step process students used to develop their physical activity protocol for older adults in a country of their interest.

Rubric

Week 5 GAPA Project

Week 5 GAPA Project

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Literature Review & Theoretical Framework

2 to >1.5 pts

Exceeds

Effectively synthesizes primary literature and clearly explains theory. Strong connection between theory and physical activity in older adults.

1.5 to >1.0 pts

Mastery

Appropriate literature and theory are identified with reasonable explanation.

1 to >0.0 pts

Near

Literature is summarized rather than synthesized; theory is weak or unclear.

0 pts

No Evidence

2 pts

Total Points: 2