Prevalence and correlates of state and regional disparities in vigorous physical activity levels among US children and adolescents.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parks are important settings for physical activity (PA), but few studies have documented the actual behaviors of park users. The purpose of this study was to examine the individual and joint effects of various park user demographic characteristics on observed PA intensity levels. METHODS:Four parks were obs...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kaczynski AT,Stanis SAW,Hastmann TJ,Besenyi GM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is important to understand the correlates of physical activity (PA) to influence policy and create environments that promote PA among preschool children. We compared preschoolers' PA in Swedish and in US settings and objectively examined differences boys' and girls' indoor and outdoor PA regarding differe...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Raustorp A,Pagels P,Boldemann C,Cosco N,Söderström M,Mårtensson F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between physical activity from 11 to 15 years of age and pulmonary function (PF) gain from 15 to 18 years of age among adolescents in a birth cohort in Brazil. METHODS:Longitudinal analysis of the individuals participating in the 1993 Pelotas Birth Cohor...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： da Silva BG,Wehrmeister FC,Quanjer PH,Pérez-Padilla R,Gonçalves H,Horta BL,Hallal PC,Barros F,Menezes AM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the prevalence of obesity in young children highlights the importance of early interventions to promote physical activity (PA), there are limited data on activity patterns in this age group. The purpose of this study was to describe activity patterns in preschool-aged children and explore difference...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Senso MM,Trost SG,Crain AL,Seburg EM,Anderson JD,Sherwood NE

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the relationship between objectively-measured total physical activity (PA), and intensity of PA and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) in 211 healthy, middle-age women (43.1±3.0 y). In addition, this study examined the extent to which age, BMI, abdominal circumference, and body...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： LeCheminant J,Tucker L,Russell K

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to green space has been associated with increased physical activity. However, it is not clear whether this association is because active people preferentially live in greener areas. Relationships between exposure to green space and physical activity during pregnancy are not well defined. Our objecti...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Nichani V,Dirks K,Burns B,Bird A,Morton S,Grant C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few adults in the United States obtain sufficient physical activity (PA) despite knowledge of the associated health benefits. The current feasibility study examined the feasibility of a novel modified sports intervention designed to promote enjoyment and sustained PA in sedentary adults. METHODS:The US adul...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Upham K,Auer BJ,Sciamanna CN,Mowen AJ,Smyth JM,Conroy DE,Silvis M,Kraschnewski JL,Rovniak LS,Lehman E,Kearcher K,Vizzini M,Cesarone L

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National plans are increasingly common but infrequently evaluated. The 2010 United States National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) provided strategies to increase population levels of physical activity. This paper describes (i) the initial accomplishments of the NPAP sector teams, and (ii) results from a proce...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Evenson KR,Satinsky SB

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability (HRV) has been promoted as a noninvasive method of evaluating autonomic influence on cardiac rhythm. Although female subjects predominate in the walking studies, no study to date has examined the influence of the duration of a moderate intensity walking physical activity bout on HRV in...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： James DV,Reynolds LJ,Maldonado-Martin S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To examine the relationships among school day sedentary times (SED), light physical activity (LPA), and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with gross motor skills in children using Compositional Data Analysis. Methods:Participants were 409 children (mean age = 8.4 [1.8] y) recruited across 5 low-...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Burns RD,Kim Y,Byun W,Brusseau T

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the volume of television toy advertising targeting Canadian children and to determine if it promotes active or sedentary play, targets males or females more frequently, and has changed over time. METHODS:Data for toy/game advertising from 27 television stations in Toronto for the month of May in 2...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Potvin Kent M,Velkers C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Participants who completed a 3-month prescribed individualized exercise program in groups were followed-up prospectively. The aims were to describe the characteristics of the participants, their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical fitness at baseline, at completion and at 12-month follow-up, ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Lerdal A,Celius EH,Pedersen G

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is uncertain as to whether physical activity (PA) may influence the body composition of young children. PURPOSE:To determine the association between PA, media time, and body composition in children age 4 to 7 y. METHODS:100 children (52 girls, 48 boys) were assessed for body-mass index (BMI), body fat, ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Heelan KA,Eisenmann JC

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationships between physical activity, health-related quality of life (HRQL), and psychosocial functioning (mood states, physical self-efficacy, social support) in adults with cerebral palsy (N = 51). The data was heavily skewed, with many participants reporting th...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Gaskin CJ,Morris T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum women are encouraged to participate in ≥ 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, but few women achieve this recommendation. This study sought to identify factors associated with participation in physical activity after pregnancy. METHODS:We examined correlates of any self-reported mo...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Vladutiu CJ,Evenson KR,Jukic AM,Herring AH

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for poor health and obesity. The authors describe obesity-related movement behaviors in children with ADHD, determine higher risk groups, and compare with children with other disorders. Methods: Physical activity (PA), slee...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Tandon PS,Sasser T,Gonzalez ES,Whitlock KB,Christakis DA,Stein MA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity contributes to maintaining functional ability later in life. Specific relationships between walking for particular purposes (eg, recreation or transport) and functional ability are not clear. It is useful for planning health promotion strategies to clarify whether walking time for recreatio...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kamada M,Kitayuguchi J,Shiwaku K,Inoue S,Okada S,Mutoh Y

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protected natural areas provide a promising opportunity for improving healthy life habits through engagement in a variety of physical activities (PAs). As visitors to protected natural areas do not behave as a homogenous group, it is necessary to better understand the association between their characteristic...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Farías-Torbidoni E,Barić D,Mas-Alòs S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical education (PE) is recommended as a source for physical activity (PA) and learning generalizable PA skills. Few studies have objectively examined high school PE, specifically its delivery, including PA, lesson contexts, and class gender composition. METHODS:We used the System for Observing Fitness I...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Smith NJ,Lounsbery MA,McKenzie TL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the extent to which college student physical activity behaviors and attitudes are associated with enrollment in required, but self-selected, health and wellness courses. PARTICIPANTS:Data were analyzed from 1473 undergraduate students (60% women) taking health and wellness courses at a large northe...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Agans JP,Wilson OWA,Bopp M

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable and comprehensive measurement of physical activity settings is needed to examine environment-behavior relations. METHODS:Surveyed park professionals (n = 34) and users (n = 29) identified park and playground elements (e.g., trail) and qualities (e.g., condition). Responses guided observational inst...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Saelens BE,Frank LD,Auffrey C,Whitaker RC,Burdette HL,Colabianchi N

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence regarding the benefits of physical activity on the mental processing information of patients with Alzheimer's disease assessed objectively is scarce and can be observed through event-related potentials, such as the P300. The aim of the study was to identify the effects of physical exercises on menta...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Pedroso RV,Cancela JM,Ayán C,Stein AM,Fuzaro G,Costa JLR,Fraga FJ,Santos-Galduróz RF

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate associations between exposure to the Exercise Orientation Service (EOS) program and physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) in adults from Vitoria, Brazil. METHODS:A phone survey was conducted with 2023 randomly selected participants (≥ 18 years) to measure...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Reis RS,Hino AA,Cruz DK,da Silva Filho LE,Malta DC,Domingues MR,Hallal PC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Secondary data are often necessary to assess the availability of commercial physical activity (PA) facilities and examine its association with individual behaviors and outcomes, yet the validity of such sources has been explored only in a limited number of studies. METHODS:Field data were collected on the p...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Han E,Powell L,Slater S,Quinn C

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interactive electronic games have recently been popularized and are believed to help promote children's physical activity (PA). The purpose of the study was to examine preferences and PA levels during interactive and online electronic games among overweight and nonoverweight boys and girls. METHODS:Using a ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Sit CH,Lam JW,McKenzie TL

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to compare the 2006 and 2010 Crouter algorithms for the ActiGraph accelerometer and the NHANES and Matthews cut-points, to indirect calorimetry during a 6-hr free-living measurement period. METHODS:Twenty-nine participants (mean ± SD; age, 38 ± 11.7 yrs; BMI, 25.0 ± 4.6 kg·m-2)...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Crouter SE,DellaValle DM,Haas JD,Frongillo EA,Bassett DR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) is a component of the World Health Organization's "2010 Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health." However, its participation trends are seldom examined in physical activity surveillance. This study describes the prevalence, trends, and correlates of MSE amon...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Bennie JA,Kolbe-Alexander T,Seghers J,Biddle SJH,De Cocker K

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite clear health benefits of physical activity, previous research has been limited in linking knowledge of physical activity recommendations to actual behavior. METHODS:Using Expectancy Theory, we examined whether an individual's health outcome expectancies from physical activity might provide the missi...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Heinrich KM,Maddock J,Bauman A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persistent disparities suggest that multiple aspects of social context may influence leisure-time physical activity levels and weight status in multiethnic, working-class populations. METHODS:Among participants in two randomized, controlled intervention trials (n = 1,969 in 10 health centers; n = 1545 in 26...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Peterson KE,Dubowitz T,Stoddard AM,Troped PJ,Sorensen G,Emmons KM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The acute effect of low-intensity walking on blood pressure (BP) is unclear. PURPOSE:To determine if the acute use of a walking workstation reduces ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in prehypertensive men and women. METHODS:Ten prehypertensive adults participated in a randomized, cross-over study that includ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Zeigler ZS,Swan PD,Bhammar DM,Gaesser GA

更新日期：2015-06-16 00:00:00