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Evaluation of a school-based health education program for urban Indigenous young people in Australia [PDF]

, 2014
: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a school-based health promotion and education program in improving knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and behaviours of urban Indigenous young people regarding chronic disease and ...
Ware, Robert S., Nelson, Alison L., Nelson, Alison, Malseed, Claire, Claire Malseed, Alison Nelson, Robert Ware, Ware, Robert   +7 more
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Effect of workshops for coaches on the motor ability of balance in children practicing sports in late childhood

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background The coach attitude impacts the whole mind and body system of a child athlete from emotional and motivational aspects to motor skills like motor coordination. It translates into the ability to control and stabilize posture.
D. Wilczyńska, A. Łysak-Radomska, M. Podczarska-Głowacka, K. Krasowska, E. Perzanowska, A. Walentukiewicz, M. Lipowski, W. Skrobot   +7 more
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Physical education down under: Fusion or confusion [PDF]

, 2007
At the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPER-SD) Conference held in Wellington in October 2006, the authors presented a keynote titled: Physical Education Down Under: Fusion or Confusion.
Culpan, Ian, Grant, Bevan C.
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Physical education and health promotion: A qualitative study of teachers' perceptions [PDF]

, 2001
This is a PDF version of an article published in Health education© 2002. The definitive version is available at www.emeraldinsight.comThis article discusses the extent to which health promotion is central to physical education (PE) teachers' philosophies
Miranda Thurston, Green, Ken, Thurston, Miranda, Ken Green   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plantar Biomechanic Characteristics After High-Intensity Exercise in Young Runners With High-Arched Feet

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Conclusions: Our findings indicate that HI ergometer exercise has significant impacts on the biomechanic features of HA young runners. Specifically, we observed modifications in plantar area and pressure, FTI, and VGRF, especially in the medial arch and ...
Xindong Tao, Weiyi Lao, Yaoyao Zhong, Jihui Wang, Wei Ouyang   +4 more
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Effects of different physical activity interventions on executive function in older adults with dementia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Frontiers in Neurology
BackgroundThe executive function impairments in older adults with dementia have profound effects on their daily lives, families, and society. Physical activity has gained recognition as a complementary treatment for enhancing executive function in ...
Ying Zhu, Shuang Li, Zixian Xiao, Hongyu Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Qianqian Huang, Rui Yin, Kelei Guo, Dong Li   +8 more
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What’s the story? Outdoor education in New Zealand in the 21st century [PDF]

, 2008
Outdoor education, in its various guises, has been part of the New Zealand education system for decades and is considered by many to be integral to school life.
Cosgriff, Marg
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