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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Correlates of physical activity"”.
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An examination of physical activity participation, sedentary behaviour, health, correlates of physical activity and physical activity enjoyment among Irish adolescents.
Inactivity is an epidemic among adolescents; underscoring a critical need for action. The aim of this study was to investigate physical activity (PA) participation, sedentary behaviour, physical health, correlates of PA and physical activity enjoyment. The Children’s Sports Participation and …
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Physical Activity and Depression: Validity of Measures and Evidence of Psychosocial Correlates
… disease that affects a considerable number of individuals of all age and ethnic groups across the world. Although collective evidence has demonstrated that exercise represents a promising new approach in the treatment of depression, two important research issues that are critical to …
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Project Salud: Studying Activity of Latinos - Underestimated
… group in the United States, however, examination of the physical activity levels and the correlates and outcomes of activity have employed samples primarily composed of non-Latino Whites. The present study examined the occupational, recreational, and domestic activity levels of 155 Latinos (n = 86 …
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Shifting towards healthier transport? From systematic review to primary research
… traffic and increasing the population level of physical activity through active travel. However, little is known about the effects of interventions which might achieve this by changing urban design, transport infrastructure or other putative determinants of population travel behaviour. I …
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Physical activity on prescription in primary care. Impact on physical activity level, metabolic health and health-related quality of life, and its cost-effectiveness - a short- and long-term perspective
… diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In Sweden, NCDs are estimated to account for 90 % of all deaths. Strong evidence indicates a relationship between regular physical activity (PA) and positive health …