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Physical Activity [PDF]

Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 2008
To provide a summary of the research on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors during and following cancer treatment.Electronic data bases, published studies and review articles.While there is a growing body of research on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors, evidence is growing to support exercise interventions to improve quality of life ...
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Self-report Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire overestimates physical activity [PDF]

Canadian Journal of Public Health, 2015
Physical activity (PA) research during pregnancy relies heavily on indirect/subjective measures of PA, which may be less accurate than directly measured PA. We tested whether the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) could accurately estimate PA by comparing PPAQ results to directly measured PA.In a sample of 29 women who completed the PPAQ,
Kendra E, Brett, Shanna, Wilson, Zachary M, Ferraro, Kristi B, Adamo   +3 more
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Physical performance and physical activity in older adults: associated but separate domains of physical function in old age. [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Physical Function Is A Crucial Factor In The Prevention And Treatment Of Health Conditions In Older Adults And Is Usually Measured Objectively With Physical Performance Tests And/or Physical Activity Monitoring.
Beek, P.J., Dieen, J.H. van, Elders, P.J.M., Garcia-Aymerich, J., Lummel, R.C. van, Pijnappels, M.A.G.M., Walgaard, S.   +6 more
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Do changes to the local street environment alter behaviour and quality of life of older adults? The ‘DIY Streets’ intervention [PDF]

, 2012
<p>Background: The burden of ill-health due to inactivity has recently been highlighted. Better studies on environments that support physical activity are called for, including longitudinal studies of environmental interventions.
Affonso Zuin, Angela Curl, Barton, Borst, British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) for Physical Activity and Health, British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) for Physical Activity and Health, Bull, Buman, Carp, Catharine Ward Thompson, Copeland, Das, Davis, Davis, Department of Health, Physical Activity, Health Improvement and Protection, Frank, Frank, Freedson, Giles-Corti, Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA) the Advocacy Council of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH), Gow, Hallal, Hyde, Iwarsson, Jette, Kahana, Lawton, Lee, Marcus, Millington, Mollenkopf, Murray, Peter Aspinall, Sallis, Schwanen, Scottish Government, Sorkin, Stathi, Sugiyama, Sugiyama, Sugiyama, Susana Alves, Van Cauwenberg, World Health Organisation   +43 more
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A non-equivalent group pilot trial of a school-based physical activity and fitness intervention for 10–11 year old english children: born to move

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background PE lessons are the formal opportunity in schools for promotion of physical activity and fitness. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot PE intervention on physical activity, fitness, and psychosocial outcomes.
Stuart J. Fairclough, Bronagh McGrane, George Sanders, Sarah Taylor, Michael Owen, Whitney Curry   +5 more
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Physical activity promotion [PDF]

British Journal of General Practice, 2010
Davies and Garbutt wrote an important and commendable editorial on exercise prescription;1 however, there are some fundamental issues raised requiring clarification and further consideration. First, when measured objectively, a staggering 95% of the adult population (UK and US) do not meet the minimum recommended levels of physical activity to confer ...
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Process evaluation of a pilot multi-component physical activity intervention – active schools: Skelmersdale

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background Schools have been identified as key environments to promote child physical activity (PA). Implementation of multi-component PA interventions within schools is advocated but research has showed that they may not always be effective at ...
Sarah L. Taylor, Robert J. Noonan, Zoe R. Knowles, Michael B. Owen, Stuart J. Fairclough   +4 more
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Development of a behavioural support intervention for e-bike use in Australia

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a risk factor for the development of many non-communicable diseases. Electric bicycles (e-bikes) offer considerable potential to support people to be physically active, however, no previous e-bike ...
Jenna McVicar, Rebecca Nourse, Michelle A. Keske, Ralph Maddison   +3 more
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Evaluating the impact of physical activity apps and wearables: interdisciplinary review [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Although many smartphone apps and wearables have been designed to improve physical activity, their rapidly evolving nature and complexity present challenges for evaluating their impact. Traditional methodologies, such as randomized controlled
Gray, Cindy M., McCallum, Claire, Rooksby, John   +2 more
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Assessing physical activity promotion in different settings and how its associated with public participation during COVID-19 epidemic: evidence from national policy evaluation

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Various interventions, programs and policies have been implemented to improve physical activity (PA) levels worldwide. However, countries continue to face barriers and challenges in achieving their targets. To date, there is a lack of study on
Narakorn Wongsingha, Dyah Anantalia Widyastari, Burathep Chokthananukoon, Niramon Rasri, Piyawat Katewongsa   +4 more
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