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Worksite physical activity interventions

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 1998
National objectives for public health have targeted worksite as important settings for interventions to increase physical activity. However, expert reviews reveal no scientific consensus about the effectiveness of worksite interventions for increasing physical activity or fitness.We judged the quantity and quality of existing evidence against ...
R K, Dishman, B, Oldenburg, H, O'Neal, R J, Shephard   +3 more
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Physical Education-Based Physical Activity Interventions

2020
For more than two decades the field of physical education (PE) has been called to play a role in the public health battle against youth physical inactivity and associated non-communicable diseases. In 1991, Sallis and McKenzie advocated for an approach to PE that acknowledged the mounting evidence of health benefits associated with regular physical ...
Dudley, Dean, Beighle, Aaron, Erwin, Heather, Cairney, John, Schaefer, Lee, Murfay, Kenneth   +5 more
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Feasibility of an Internet Physical Activity Intervention

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2009
The Internet is a relatively new method of delivering strategies for health behavior change. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of delivering a physical activity intervention by the Internet to improve outcomes in adults with the metabolic syndrome.
Kelly A, Bosak, Bernice, Yates, Bunny, Pozehl   +2 more
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Improving Physical Activity in Daycare Interventions

Childhood Obesity, 2014
Abstract Background: The aim of the study was to objectively determine whether the Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC) program improved physical activity levels during the school day. Methods:
Marc, Bonis, Mark, Loftin, Dianne, Ward, Tung Sung, Tseng, Ann, Clesi, Melinda, Sothern   +5 more
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The Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Intervention for Seniors

American Journal of Health Promotion, 2008
Purpose. To determine whether a tailored, 6-month, neighborhood-based, physical activity intervention for people aged 65 to 74 years could increase their total physical activity levels and to identify factors associated with physical activity times ...
Jancey, Jonine, Lee, Andy, Howat, Peter, Clarke, Ann, Wang, Kui, Shilton, Trevor   +5 more
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Physical Activity Interventions

2012
AbstractPhysical activity is a key behavior in modern public health and is a topic of great concern to governments and health agencies. Psychologists can contribute to a better understanding of physical activity behavior by studying and explaining factors associated with participation in physical activity and interventions to change such behaviors ...
Biddle, Stuart, Gorely, T
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Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention for Women

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2005
Physical activity is associated with health and reduced mortality risk, yet only15% ofU.S. adults achieve adequate activity. This study is an experimental repeated measures nested design randomizing two similar rural communities to investigate the effectiveness of the Heart and Soul Physical Activity Program (HSPAP) (Peterson, 2002) in promoting ...
Jane Anthony, Peterson, Bernice C, Yates, Jan R, Atwood, Melody, Hertzog   +3 more
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Physical Activity Interventions

2017
Abstract In addition to theory testing, researchers have also examined if exercise interventions serve to enhance psychological constructs such as self-esteem and behavior such as functional fitness, activities of daily living (ADL), and physical activity.
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Physical activity interventions

2001
Introduction Sedentary lifestyles are a global public health problem (World Health Organization (WHO), 2004). Those who are physically inactive have an increased risk of premature death and of developing major chronic diseases; including coronary heart disease, cancers and diabetes (Baumann, 2004). Physical activity (PA) refers to any bodily movement
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A Group Intervention to Improve Physical Activity at the Workplace

2019
We present an exploratory field study to investigate the acceptability of a group intervention to promote physical activity. To this end, a five-week group coaching program was developed, as well as the technological infrastructure to deliver this program.
Krans, M., Wiele, L. van de, Bullen, N., Diamond, M., Dantzig, S. van, Ruyter, B.E.R. de, Lans, A. van der   +6 more
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