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Showing 1 to 20 of 175 for “"Leisure time"”.
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Pregnancy and leisure time physical activity
ABSTRACT Aims: To examine associations between leisure time physical activity before and during pregnancy and preterm delivery, birth weight, and pre-eclampsia and to describe levels of physical activity prior to and during pregnancy. Furthermore to elucidate women’s experiences and views of …
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The Relationship Between Leisure-Time Activities and Family Cohesiveness
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Leisure time exercise behavior and motives of university administrators in China
Background: University administrator physical activity (PA) attitudes and actions may play an important role in student fitness promotion on campus but have been given little attention. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study explored the relationships of factors that influence …
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A theory-based investigation of leisure time physical activity among college students
This study examined the leisure time physical activity behavior of college students using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and two constructs, descriptive norm and self-efficacy, from the Integrated Behavioral Model (IBM). A sample of college students (n = 621) from a large, public university …
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Motivating forces in the development of collectivized forms of leisure-time activity
Dissertation (Ph.D.)--University of Kansas, Sociology, 1941.
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Killing time: the effect of boredom during unstructured leisure time on men's health
… men's structured and unstructured free time use were examined using time-use methodology. The direct and indirect relationships between age, marital status, the objective and subjective aspects of men's unstructured free time use, the social contexts of alcohol consumption, problem …
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Assessing the Meaningful Social Behaviors of Girls in a Structured Leisure Time Activity
… demonstrate social competency in a structured leisure time activity. By using a contextual assessment approach to identify social behaviors that are valued by multiple stakeholders in Girls Scout troops, it may be possible to develop social skills interventions for children involved in Scouting …
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The Responsibility of Schools for Meeting the Leisure Time Needs of the Community
… fields of recreation and education consider the leisure time needs of the community as a responsibility of schools. The author has also attempted to show what changes must take place in educational patterns if schools are to meet these leisure time needs.</p>
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Survey of leisure time interests and activities of ninth grade boys and girls
Thesis (Ed. M.)--Boston University, 1950
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Impairments, Health-Related Physical Fitness, and Leisure Time: Physical Activity Following Spinal Cord Injury
… in 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity leisure time physical activity (LTPA) two times per week (Ginis et al., 2011). These physical activity guidelines also recommend 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of strengthening exercises twice weekly targeting all major muscle groups. These …
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Determinants of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Participation Among African Students Attending a Canadian University
… examination of the perceived factors influencing leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among African students attending the University of Regina (U of R) to understand their experiences with and perceptions of LTPA. The study further explored how LTPA contributes to students’ wellness. This …
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The Contribution of Couple Leisure Involvement, Leisure Time and Leisure Satisfaction to Marital Satisfaction
… further clarify the relationship between couple leisure patterns and marital satisfaction by examining the contribution of joint couple leisure involvement, leisure time, and leisure satisfaction to couples' satisfaction with married life. The sample consisted of 48 married couples (N = 96). The …
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The relationship between leisure time physical activity and health-related fitness : a single-blinded study
… physical activity levels with increasing age. Leisure time physical activity (LTPA) has been extensively investigated and is widely advocated for the preservation of function with ageing. However there is a lack of evidence regarding the relationship between LTPA and the individual components …
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A study of the community and leisure time activities of students in a junior high school.
Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston University
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The effect of television on the leisure time activities of sixth grade children in Medford, Massachusetts.
Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston University
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Investigating the determinants and outcomes of leisure time physical activity participation in university students with physical disabilities
… influences, and participation levels in leisure time physical activity (LTPA) through multiple aims. First, research was conducted at the lead researcher's current university, recognized for its accessibility and programming for university students with physical disabilities (SWD). At …
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Time and Transitions: Influences on the Leisure Time Physical Activity of Young Adults in Rural and Urban Australia
… explores a range of elements that influence the leisure time physical activity (LTPA) of young adults in South East Queensland, Australia. Using a socio-ecological framework and a grounded theory approach, this study combines data from 61 participant interviews, five key actor interviews, focus …
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