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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Physical activity behavior"”.

  1. Symptoms and Physical Activity Behavior Among Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

    Snook, ErinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2015

    … multiple sclerosis (MS) are substantially less physically active than nondiseased populations. Unique aspects of MS, such as symptomology, may partially account for this inactivity. Cross-sectional research has shown that elevated symptomology is associated with lower levels of physical activity …

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  2. Integrating Psychology and Neuroscience Approaches to Optimize Physical Activity Behavior Change

    Green, Mikella Alexis2023

    <p>Physical activity has many benefits including promoting healthy aging, reducing risk of chronic disease, and supporting general well-being. Despite this, many adults do not get significant amounts of daily physical activity. The effects of interventions promoting physical activity are highly …

    duke Repository record

  3. Self-efficacy, self-regulation, and physical activity behavior in type 2 diabetes

    Olson, ErinUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

    … function. Despite evidence of the benefits of physical activity to control disease, alleviate symptoms, and improve quality of life, most individuals with T2D do not meet physical activity recommendations. Physical activity is a complex behavior requiring substantial motivational and cognitive …

    uiuc Repository record

  4. A social cognitive approach to influencing adolescent physical activity behavior via social media

    Wojcicki, ThomasUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2013

    … Web is an effective mode for delivering health behavior programs, yet major limitations remain (e.g., cost of development, time and resource intensive, limited interactivity). Web 2.0, however, has the potential to deliver highly customizable and socially interactive behavioral interventions …

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  5. Determinants of Physical Activity Behavior and Self-efficacy for Exercise among African American Women

    Robinson, Bridget K.2016

    <p><strong>Background: </strong>Inadequate physical activity behavior persists among African American women despite the widely documented benefits of physical activity. Literature notes a positive correlation between self-efficacy for exercise and physical activity behavior. In addition to …

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  6. The Effects of Choice on Student Motivation and Physical Activity Behavior in Physical Education

    Ward, Jillian2005

    Public school physical educators have the opportunity to help students understand the importance of engaging in regular physical activity in order to combat America's obesity problem. However, students are often unmotivated to participate in their physical education classes. Providing students with …

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  7. The Impact of a University Wellness Requirement on Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Behavior

    Blaser, Lisa Marie2005

    … requirement affect student nutrition and physical activity behaviors and do the various options available differ in their abilities to impact student nutrition and physical activity behaviors?</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A three-group pretest/posttest design was used and a survey was …

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  8. Physical Environmental Influences on the Physical Activity Behavior of Independent Older Adults Living in Continuing Care Retirement Communities

    Humphrey, Arleen2006

    … and characteristics of outdoor and indoor physical activity (PA) settings and access to these settings influence PA participation among independent older adults living in two continuing care retirement communities. Study objectives included: 1) to determine whether residents of continuing …

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  9. The use and tailoring of an evidence-based physical activity behavior change program in a unique worksite population

    Das, Bhibha M.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2011

    … study assessed the effects of an evidence-based physical activity behavior change program on mass transit employees. The evidence-based behavior change program, Active Living Every Day, was originally designed as a 20-week curriculum. This study condensed the program into a 6-week format. This …

    uiuc Repository record

  10. Predicting physical activity behavior by affective-reflective theory: a psychophysiological perspective with heart rate variability as a moderator

    Chen, Junchi (Daniel)University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign2025

    Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-20 without embargo terms

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  11. MEALS OF DIFFERING CALORIC CONTENT DO NOT ALTER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR DURING A SUBSEQUENT SIMULATED RECESS PERIOD IN CHILDREN

    Wagner, KellyKent State University2013

    … MEALS OF DIFFERING CALORIC CONTENT DO NOT ALTER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR DURING A SUBSEQUENT SIMULATED RECESS PERIOD IN CHILDRENDirector of Thesis: Jacob E. Barkley, Ph.D. Background: Research on adults and animals has demonstrated that chronic and acute overfeeding can alter physical activity …

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  12. Maternal Perception of Child Body Weight and Physical Activity Behavior Patterns: Interactions with Gender and Ethnic Minority Status of Preschool Children

    Brooks, Kayla F.2001

    … of child body weight on reported child physical activity behaviors and importance to change these behaviors. Using parent survey and child body mass index (BMI) data, the current study evaluated the difference between maternal perception of child weight status and reported physical …

    denver Repository record

  13. A theory-based investigation of leisure time physical activity among college students

    Beville, Jill MarieUniversity of Alabama Libraries2010

    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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  14. Health behaviors and life satisfaction in college students

    Pettay, Robert FrancisKansas State University2008

    … the relationship between a variety of health behaviors and life satisfaction in college students. University students (N=794) enrolled in a midwestern university during the Fall, 2006 and Spring, 2007 semester, completed an online Health Behavior Assessment designed to measure body mass index …

    ksu Repository record

  15. Worksite Physical Activity and Nutrition

    Doerksen, Shawna ElisabethUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2015

    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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  16. ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN VARIABLES ON SELECT TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS AMONG 10 TO 14 YEAR OLD NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN YOUTH

    Ricci, Christiana Lea

    … concern among American Indian populations. Many behavioral risk factors for T2DM are influenced by the family unit. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of certain parent/guardian variables on youth type 2 diabetes risk factors. Methods: The parents/guardians of 10-14 …

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  17. Modeling Physical Activity in Working Adults: How Suitable Is the Expanded Parallel Process Model?

    B-H-Sam, Adwoa2019

    … Process Model in predicting health enhancing physical activity as an outcome variable. The theory is tested in the context of risk for coronary heart disease and involves secondary analyses of a dataset from a group of working adults. These individuals had elected first to participate in a …

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  18. ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN VARIABLES ON SELECT TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK FACTORS AMONG 10 TO 14 YEAR OLD NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN YOUTH

    Ricci, Christiana Lea

    … concern among American Indian populations. Many behavioral risk factors for T2DM are influenced by the family unit. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of certain parent/guardian variables on youth type 2 diabetes risk factors. Methods: The parents/guardians of 10-14 …

    montana-tech Repository record

  19. Implementation of a Healthy Lifestyle Program at the Jefferson City Housing Authority in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

    Carr, Lynsey Lea2009

    … program could affect participants' diet and physical activity behavior. A program was planned and conducted using the curriculum from the "We Can" program established by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Residents of the Jefferson City Housing Authority were asked to …

    etsu Repository record

  20. An evaluation of five physical activity assessment methods in a group of women

    Elmore, Bruce GeneUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2011

    … compare and evaluate five different methods of physical activity assessment in a group of adult females, aged 20 to 65 years. Perceived physical activity was obtained by completion of self- and interviewer-administered seven-day activity recall surveys. Within three weeks, self report diary and …

    uiuc Repository record

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