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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Physical activity programmes"”.
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The effects of differentiated physical activity programmes on the motor proficiency of children with learning disabilities
… investigated the effect of specially designed physical education programmes on the motor proficiency of learners with learning disabilities. The subjects (N=60) were aJ! learners from the Zululand Remedial School in Empangent, Kwa Zulu/Natal. Two experimental groups participated in a twelve …
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The predictive utility of the theory of planned behaviour for physical activity in a Malaysian population: A mixed methods approach
Participation in physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. The objectives of this dissertation were to test the utility of predicting physical activity behaviour of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as well as self-efficacy using a specifically devised questionnaire for a …
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Motivation and behaviour change in Parkrun participants in Western Cape, South Africa
Background: Participation in physical activity is a cost effective way to reduce the risks of over 25 chronic diseases. Despite the many dangers of physical inactivity, more than a quarter of the South African population remains inactive. One initiative aimed at increasing engagement in physical …
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A long-term physical activity programme: What keeps them coming?
… the factors that foster long-term involvement in physical activity programmes. Method: This research project interviewed seven family groups, usually a dyad of an athlete and their parent/guardian, who have been attending sessions for between 8 and 14 years. The interviews were transcribed …
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Physical activity referral schemes : socio-demographic patterning of exposure, uptake and attendance
Background. Despite the prevalence of Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS) in Britain, to date, there has been no attempt to elucidate their public health role. The nature of this role will depend upon who schemes are accessible to, and appropriate for. Objective. The aim of the present …
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A mixed methods investigation into physical activity in carers for those with dementia
… a national and international priority. Regular physical activity has been linked with improvements in various aspects of physical and psychological functioning, however current figures show that physical activity adherence of informal carers of people with dementia remains low. The aim of this …