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Physical Activity Initiatives: Implications for Physical Activity Promotion
… is Medicine (EiM) initiative and the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) are structured to promote an increase of physical activity at the population level. The primary vision of the EiM initiative is the assessment and prescription of exercise in a primary care clinical setting. The NPAP is …
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Physical activity referral schemes: adherence and physical activity behaviour change
It is well known that engaging in physical activity (PA) reduces the risk of developing non-communicable diseases and improves general health. However, at the time of this research, less than half of the UK population met the recommended levels of PA (DH, 2010). Physical activity referral schemes …
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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 breast cancer
… Awareness of the positive influence that physical activity can have on breast cancer development and outcome is an important determinant of physical activity levels. A higher level of physical activity before and after breast cancer diagnosis is related to a lower risk of all-cause and …
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Neighborhood environment and physical activity
Introduction Insufficient levels of physical activity are one of the top contributors to global mortality, and it is an important public health priority to increase the proportion of physically active people in the population. The interest in environmental determinants of physical activity has been …
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Worksite Physical Activity and Nutrition
Participation in regular physical activity and consumption of a balanced diet have been shown to produce numerous health benefits. Despite many benefits, the majority of the American population does not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition behaviors. Worksite settings …
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Understanding physical activity in parents.
Physical activity has many benefits for both physical and mental health. Parents can also experience additional gains, for example an improved ability to cope with the daily challenges of being a parent and closer relationships with children through co-participation. Despite this, review-level …
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Physical activity levels and modes of physical activity among Canadian adults with obstructive respiratory disease
Purpose: To investigate physical activity levels and modes of physical activity among Canadian adults with obstructive respiratory disease. Methods: Data from respondents with self-reported asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a combination of asthma and COPD (CAC) from the …
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The Contribution of In-School Physical Activity to total Physical Activity In Elementary School Students
<p>Physical activity (PA) is a critical public health concern, especially in the wake of marked increases in the prevalence of childhood obesity. Many institutions have the potential to influence the physical activity behaviors of children, but perhaps none as much as schools. Schools have been …
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Improving physical activity adherence: the effects of self-control strategies, telephone prompting using lifestyle physical activity
Increasing individual's physical activity in our country is a primary health promotion and disease prevention concern. Yet, much of the population remains sedentary and thus, at increased risk for several diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia. Unfortunately, …
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Accelerometer Measured Physical Activity and Obesity
The use of accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity (PA) volume does not account for inter-individual differences in body mass or cardiorespiratory fitness among adults, which may contribute to the commonly observed discrepancies between objective and subjective measures of PA. Using …
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Physical Activity Patterns in Missoula Youth
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Physical activity (PA) is a critical determinant of long term health and is necessary for the prevention of youth onset–adult diseases. It is recommended that all youth accumulate at least 60+ min of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) most days of the week in bouts …
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Physical Activity Patterns in Missoula Youth
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Physical activity (PA) is a critical determinant of long term health and is necessary for the prevention of youth onset–adult diseases. It is recommended that all youth accumulate at least 60+ min of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) most days of the week in bouts …
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Pregnancy and leisure time physical activity
… 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 leisure time …
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Young children's enjoyment of physical activity
… are currently understudied in the area of physical activity enjoyment. Since young children lack the cognitive skills which motivate many adults to participate in physical activity, they have a unique need for specialized intervention programs. The present study explores how enjoyment of …
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Physical Activity of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Feasibility and validity of measuring physical activity and physical activity intention and their relationship to the spectrum of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
… little is known about the pattern of their physical activity (PA). To address the inadequacies that currently exist around PA and those with ID, we need to better understand their PA levels to identify those who are inactive and the related factors. The four-part studies in this thesis aimed …
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