Physical activity promotion

This study analyzes the narrated reflection of the students in relation to their learning, based on the perceptions that emerge from their experience in the development of the project. Participants were 53 fourth year Pedagogy in Physical Education students, with an average age of 24.3, who were divided into 13 groups.

13p viarnault 25-04-2024 2 2   Download

Aromatase inhibitors (AI) are frequently used to treat hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, but they have multiple adverse effects (e.g., osteoporosis, arthralgia), resulting in premature therapy discontinuation/ switch. Physical activity (PA) can attenuate these negative effects and improve quality of life (QoL).

17p vioracle 29-09-2023 7 2   Download

Portable activity sensing devices (PASDs) have received significant interest as tools for objectively measuring activity-related parameters and promoting health-related outcomes. Studies of PASDs suggest the potential value of integrating them with behavioral interventions to improve intermediate and downstream clinical outcomes.

12p visteverogers 24-06-2023 4 2   Download

Promoting mass sports movement in communes is one of the regular tasks of the sport sector and relevant organs. Sports activities in villages, communes and townships depend on the needs and conditions of each locality and region. Based on theoretical basis and practical situation, the article proposes some solutions to develop mass sports in villages, communes and towns in Yen Dinh district, Thanh Hoa province.

9p vistarlord 15-06-2023 4 2   Download

This meta-review investigated the context-related implementation determinants from seven domains (geographical, epidemiological, sociocultural, economic, ethics-related, political, and legal) that were systematically indicated as occurring during the implementation of obesity prevention policies targeting a healthy diet and a physically active lifestyle.

17p viferrari 28-11-2022 11 2   Download

Multimorbidity is a major problem in Europe, increasing the need for prevention and rehabilitation programs. In Germany no guidelines have been developed that focus on patients with multiple chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Benefits of physical activity (PA) and exercise in NCDs have been proven, but most interventions focus on single conditions.

21p viferrari 28-11-2022 8 2   Download

A growing need and focus on preventing and controlling the diseases and promoting a healthier lifestyle is more evident at global, regional, and national levels. In this respect, it is well-known the positive association between physical activity and population’s health, but also its negative association with the demand of healthcare, which could lead to lower spending on healthcare systems.

20p viferrari 28-11-2022 5 2   Download

Childcare centres are important environments for promoting physical activity and healthy eating. Blended approaches to professional learning may help overcome existing challenges for educators in promoting these behaviours. This study aimed to test the effect of a blended professional learning program on healthy eating and physical activity in childcare.

10p viferrari 28-11-2022 9 2   Download

In Finland, local authorities (municipalities) provide many services, including sports and physical activity facilities such as pedestrian and bicycle ways and lanes, parks, sports arenas and pools. This study aimed to determine whether local authorities can promote physical activity by allocating resources to physical activity facilities.

12p viferrari 28-11-2022 5 2   Download

Health behavior interventions, especially those that promote improved diet and physical activity, are increasingly directed toward cancer survivors given their burgeoning numbers and high risk for comorbidity and functional decline.

9p viferrari 28-11-2022 7 2   Download

This study will aim to: Examine the immediate (pre-to post-intervention) and sustained (1-year post-intervention follow-up) effects of the Children’s Health Activity Motor Program-Afterschool Program (CHAMP-ASP) on physical activity, motor competence, and perceived motor competence relative to the comparison ASP

11p viferrari 28-11-2022 3 2   Download

Guidelines promoting healthy lifestyles are cornerstones of chronic disease prevention and treatment. The purpose of this study is to investigate independent and joint associations of fve key health behaviors with health outcomes (body mass index (BMI kg/m2 ) and depressive symptoms) in adult twins.

15p viferrari 28-11-2022 13 2   Download

Physical activity has numerous health benefits, but participation is lower in disadvantaged communities. ‘parkrun’ overcomes one of the main barriers for disadvantaged communities, the cost of activities, by providing a free, regular community-based physical activity event for walkers, runners and volunteers

8p viferrari 28-11-2022 13 2   Download

While effective physical activity referral schemes (PARSs) and related structures for promoting physical activity (PA) already exist in several countries, in Germany, PARSs have not yet been implemented systematically and nationwide. This study protocol aims to evaluate the developed PARS for people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Germany regarding its potential effectiveness and implementation success.

11p viferrari 28-11-2022 7 2   Download

Mental health conditions represent 16% of the global burden of disease and injury in adolescents. Promotion, protection, and restoring the mental health must be considered indispensable, especially in adolescence.

8p viferrari 29-10-2022 6 2   Download

Perceived benefits of intervention programs from a participant perspective can be examined by assessing their willingness to pay (WTP). Aiming to support decision-makers in their decision to implement a fall prevention program, this study examined (1) the WTP for a group-based and an individually delivered fall prevention program, (2) which factors influence WTP, and (3) whether the WTP exceeds the intervention costs.

9p viferrari 29-10-2022 5 2   Download

The importance of intersectoral cooperation networks among community organizations located in people’s immediate environments in addressing population health problems such as physical inactivity has come into focus in recent years. To date, there is limited evidence on how and why such networks emerge.

14p viferrari 29-10-2022 8 3   Download

Examining the correlates of adolescent’s physical activity (PA) and how they may differ according to the intersection of gender and family socioeconomic status (SES) can support the development of tailored interventions to more effectively promote adolescents’ PA. This study explored how the associations between psychosocial, behavioural and environmental factors and adolescent’s PA differed according to gender and family SES.

13p viferrari 29-10-2022 8 3   Download

Prior studies demonstrate associations between risk factors for obesity and related chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease) and features of the built environment. This is particularly true for rural populations, who have higher rates of obesity, cancer, and other chronic diseases than urban residents.

17p viferrari 29-10-2022 5 3   Download

Using conventional research methods in physical education and sports, we have selected 7 measures to organize extracurricular sports activities to improve physical fitness for male students at Hung Yen University of Technology and Education.

6p viellenkullman 17-05-2022 9 2   Download