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Showing 1 to 20 of 219 for “"Physical activity levels"”.
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The influence of low physical activity levels versus extreme physical activity levels on brain structure and working memory
Background: Habitual levels of moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity (MVPA) levels are associated with positive health outcomes and improvement in cognitive function. A challenge facing optimal health outcomes is determining optimal levels of physical activity levels; people can engage …
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Effects Of Parental Support On Physical Activity Levels In Children
… may effectively motivate children to increase physical activity levels. Because some research has shown parental influence can affect children's behavior, it is hypothesized that trained parental support may increase children's physical activity. </p> <p> <bold>Purpose:</bold> The purpose of …
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Making little changes: Increasing physical activity levels through feminist community education
… and 23 per cent of adults are engaging in low levels of physical activity. This is creating a potentially dangerous unhealthy future, with significant implications of sustaining the costs of public health systems, as the increased burden of responding to projected increases in preventable …
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Physical activity levels among master planned community residents compared to traditional neighborhood residents
… extra amenities). Little is known about the physical activity levels of MPCs compared to traditional neighborhoods. To better understand physical activity levels, a survey was created and distributed to residents of South Jordan, Utah—home to both a MPC and traditional neighborhoods. Physical …
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Spine Lifting Biomechanics Between Varying Occupational Activity Levels And Recreational Physical Activity Levels
Background: Moderate to vigorous physical activity as the optimum movement patterns for health have continued to be the dominant focus of health and fitness research. Yet, emerging evidence of deleterious, adverse health effects of prolonged inactivity, independent of regular physical activity, …
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Friends on the Playground: Associations With Physical Activity Levels in a Preschool Sample
… that several key variables, including child physical activity level, parent physical activity level, and peer influences on the playground are related to childhood obesity (Epstein, 2005; Salvy, 2008; Trost, et al., 2003). Much of this research however has been on older children that are past …
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The physical activity levels of students at a University of Technology in South Africa
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters’ degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2020.
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THE EFFECTS OF GROSS-MOTOR FLUENCY TRAINING ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
<p>Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important factors related to good health. Encouraging and promoting physical activity in young children aids in preventing overweight and obesity, promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting bone and overall growth development. …
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Physical activity levels, perceived barriers, and facilitators among office-based workers in Grootfontein, Namibia
Introduction Physical activity is known to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mortality, and healthcare costs. However, physical inactivity remains high worldwide, increasing the NCD disease burden risk. Office workers have reported high physical inactivity levels during and after …
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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 Effect of Physical Activity Levels on Hydration Markers in Non-Athletic Free-Living Individuals
<p>Higher levels of physical activity requires increased fluid intake due to increased water losses via sweating. PURPOSE: To determine the effect of physical activity on hydration status and water intake. METHODS: This study involved 8 visits to the Human Performance Laboratory over 22 days. Body …
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OBJECTIVELY MEASURED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PHYSICAL FITNESS/FUNCTION IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
PURPOSE: To describe levels of physical activity (PA) in those with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), examine the relationship of PA levels to other physical fitness/functional measures, and determine if there are significant differences between objectively measured PA levels …
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Effects of physical activity levels and nutritional intake on skeletal muscle protein turnover and cellular signaling
… hypertrophy pathway in conditions of differing physical activity levels, to determine the effects of low and high carbohydrate and insulin levels (combined with essential amino acids) on protein turnover and cellular signaling following resistance exercise, and to investigate similar parameters …
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An Evaluation of Performance Feedback Intervention to Increase Children's Physical Activity Levels and Reduce Disruptive Behavior
… the recommended amount of time to engage in physical activity during the day. This rise of physical inactivity has been linked to children's mental and physical health as well as school performance. The current study examined a performance feedback and coaching intervention provided before …
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Measurement of physical activity levels and self-efficacy during early recovery after acute myocardial infarction in Jordan
… myocardial infarction. Self-efficacy and regular physical activity are particularly important for improving of patients’ health outcomes. No studies have measured both cardiac self-efficacy and physical activity levels after acute myocardial infarction during the early recovery phase. Aims: To …
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The Effects of Graphic Self-Monitoring and Comparitive Graphic Feedback on the Physical Activity Levels of Young Children
… methods as an early intervention to increase physical activity. A multi-element design was used to compare the effectiveness of self-monitoring of steps, as measured by a pedometer, with self-monitoring and comparative graphic feedback. Results did suggest that such procedures may be helpful …
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The effect of epoch and cut-point on the assessment of physical activity levels in Kenyan school children
… and epoch on reports of sedentary behavior and physical activity (PA) levels in a group of Kenyan school children. The PA levels of 26 children from the Nandi region of Kenya aged 4-16 years, was assessed for 3 consecutive days using uniaxial accelerometry combined with a PA diary. No …
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A comparative study of the relationship between sociodemographic factors and physical activity levels among black urban and rural adults
Introduction: The health benefits of engaging in physical activity (PA) in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases are well established. A physically inactive lifestyle places individuals at risk for premature complications in health, as well as early onset and progression of …
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A CASE STUDY INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS OF DISABLED STUDENTS AT A SMALL MISSOULA, MONTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
… Title: A case study investigation of the physical activity levels of disabled students at a small Missoula, Montana middle school. Chairperson: Dr. Annie Sondag Introduction: One of the major goals for the nation, described in the Surgeon General’s Report Healthy People 2010, is to promote …
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