Psychometric properties of the IPAQ: a validation study in a sample of northern Franco-Ontarians.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined changes in multiple physical activity domains during the transition out of high school and psychosocial and environmental determinants of these changes. METHODS:A 1-year prospective study was designed. The baseline sample was composed of 244 last-year high school students (58.6% female) ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Molina-García J,Queralt A,Castillo I,Sallis JF

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation studies of large scale physical activity promotion programs are rare in Latin America. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the association between various forms of exposure to Academia da Cidade (PAC), a professionally supervised intervention in Aracaju (Brazil), and leisure-time physical...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Mendonça BC,Oliveira AC,Toscano J J O,Knuth AG,Borges TT,Malta DC,Cruz DK,Hallal PC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to analyze the secular changes of the physical fitness of preschool children from Kraków, Poland between 2008 and 2018. METHODS:The study group consisted of 2143 children (3- to 7-y-olds; 2008 cohort included 1037 children and the 2018 cohort included 1106 children). The following ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Żegleń M,Kryst Ł,Kowal M,Woronkowicz A

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease. This study describes the relationship between meeting the guidelines for physical activity described in Canada's Physical Activity Guide and heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and low levels of general health. METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Bryan SN,Katzmarzyk PT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Using peer volunteers as delivery agents may improve translation of evidence-based physical activity promotion programs for older adults. This study examined whether tailored support from older peer volunteers could improve initiation and long-term maintenance of physical activity behavior. METHODS:Particip...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Buman MP,Giacobbi PR Jr,Dzierzewski JM,Aiken Morgan A,McCrae CS,Roberts BL,Marsiske M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few investigations have assessed in adolescent girls the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between elevated exposure to electronic media (EM) and activity-related outcomes such as compliance with physical activity (PA) standards or cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). METHODS:Four-hundred thirty-sev...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Lobelo F,Dowda M,Pfeiffer KA,Pate RR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults postamputation are not meeting physical activity recommendations. Physical activity is an important consideration in prosthetic prescription. The objective of this study was to determine if functional mobility, balance confidence, and prosthetic use are associated with physical activity among adults w...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Sions JM,Arch ES,Horne JR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper analyzes changes in the frequency of cycling to school and helmet wearing after the introduction of a mandatory helmet law, and attempts to identify factors associated with the acceptance of helmet use. METHODS:A mixed-method study was designed with a 7-month follow-up period (April 2014 to Novem...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Molina-García J,Queralt A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to identify patterns of use and preferences related to technology platforms that could support physical activity (PA) programs in an underserved population. METHODS:A 29-item questionnaire was administered at 5 health and wellness sites targeting low income communities in Chicago. Frequency ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Medairos R,Kang V,Aboubakare C,Kramer M,Dugan SA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Local health departments (LHDs) are increasingly involved in Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs), a collaborative planning process that represents an opportunity for prioritizing physical activity. We determined the proportion of LHDs reporting active transportation strategies in CHIPs and association...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Sreedhara M,Valentine Goins K,Frisard C,Rosal MC,Lemon SC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity has been hypothesized to reduce the risk of gallbladder disease (gallstones, cholecystitis, cholecystectomy); however, results from epidemiological studies have not always shown statistically significant associations. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the presenc...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Aune D,Leitzmann M,Vatten LJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 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:Pregnant women who are physically active have a lower risk of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes than women who are less active. One possible mechanism is a reduction in low-grade inflammation, as measured by plasma concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP). The association between exercise and CRP in pr...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Wang Y,Cupul-Uicab LA,Rogan WJ,Eggesbo M,Travlos G,Wilson R,Longnecker MP

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct observation protocols may introduce variability in physical activity estimates. METHODS:Thirty-five physical education lessons were video recorded and coded using the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT). A multistep process examined variability in moderate to vigorous physical activ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Weaver RG,Beighle A,Erwin H,Whitfield M,Beets MW,Hardin JW

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the severity outcomes of COVID-19 disease between patients with and without regular sports participation. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study, the authors investigated all patients who visited the emergency department of Imam Khomeini hospital with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 from February 20 to A...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Halabchi F,Mazaheri R,Sabeti K,Yunesian M,Alizadeh Z,Ahmadinejad Z,Aghili SM,Tavakol Z

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transit-related walking to work is a potential strategy for incorporating physical activity into daily life and promoting health benefits. This study estimated the transit-related walking time for work trips on the journey to and from work and examined the predictors of transit users who walked to/from trans...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Yu CY,Lin HC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about factors affecting adherence to highly-structured and supervised exercise programs in older people. METHODS:Healthy, inactive older (≥65 y) women (N = 30) were randomized into a 1) higher- (ATH-80% VO₂peak); 2) moderate- (ATM-65% VO₂peak) intensity aerobic; or 3) lower-intensity resista...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Visek AJ,Olson EA,DiPietro L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Grandparents and the grandchildren they raise may experience stress related to their caregiving relationship that negatively impacts their health. Thus, there is a need to develop intergenerational health promotion interventions for these kinship families. METHODS:An 8-week intergenerational physical activi...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Young T,Sharpe C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine how proximal (home) and distal (neighborhood) environmental characteristics interact to influence obesity in early and middle adolescents. METHODS:This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study using the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health (NCSH). Participants...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Nesbit KC,Kolobe TA,Arnold SH,Sisson SB,Anderson MP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no research on the association of television (TV) watching with atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS:From 1987 to 1989, the authors obtained information on the frequency of TV watching in 14,458 participants, aged 45-64 years, without a history of AF. The authors used the Cox proportional hazards mode...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kubota Y,Alonso A,Shah AM,Chen LY,Folsom AR

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study examined the effects of school-based program on students' self-reported moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical competence, and associated links to gender, grade, body mass index, and physical education assessments. METHODS:Participants were 240 middle school students (143 intervention...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Gråstén A,Watt A,Liukkonen J,Jaakkola T

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability evidences of the Omron BI pedometer, which could count steps taken even when worn at different locations on the body. METHODS:Forty (20 males and 20 females) adults were recruited to walk wearing 5 sets, 1 set at a time, of 10 BI pedo...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Zhu W,Lee M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines the relationships between physical activity, travel attitudes, commute mode choice, and perceived neighborhood characteristics. A recent study found that people who walk or bike during their commute exercise more outside of the commute than do people who commute by mass transit or car. Th...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Morckel V,Terzano K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While effective interventions to promote physical activity have been identified, efforts to translate these interventions into policy have lagged behind. To improve the translation of evidence into policy, researchers and public health practitioners need to consider new ways for communicating health promotin...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Stamatakis KA,McBride TD,Brownson RC

更新日期：2010-03-01 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 effect of globally recommended levels of physical activity on cognition and motor behavior is not completely understood. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to assess the effect of 300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on cognitive and motor performance among overweight and ob...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Zlibinaite L,Skurvydas A,Kilikeviciene S,Solianik R

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) was conceptualized as a tool to monitor children's physical literacy. The original model (fitness, activity behavior, knowledge, motor skill) required revision and relative weights for calculating/interpreting scores were required. METHODS:Nineteen childho...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Francis CE,Longmuir PE,Boyer C,Andersen LB,Barnes JD,Boiarskaia E,Cairney J,Faigenbaum AD,Faulkner G,Hands BP,Hay JA,Janssen I,Katzmarzyk PT,Kemper HC,Knudson D,Lloyd M,McKenzie TL,Olds TS,Sacheck JM,Shephard RJ,Z

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The absolute energy cost of activities in children increase with age due to greater muscle mass and physical capability associated with growth and developmental maturation; however, there is a paucity of data in preschool-aged children. Study aims were 1) to describe absolute and relative energy cost of comm...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Puyau MR,Adolph AL,Liu Y,Wilson TA,Zakeri IF,Butte NF

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The validity of common pedometer steps/min guidelines for 1st-12th grade physical education physical activity (PA) recommendations (ie, 33% and 50% PA) was investigated. METHODS:Data sets from previous research, where physical education PA was quantified via pedometry, were combined. Participants (1st-12th ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Scruggs PW

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent self-rated health is a strong predictor of future illness. In this study we investigated whether physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with self-rated health among adolescents aged 16 years. METHODS:The study sample comprised 7,063 adolescents from the Northern Finland Bi...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kantomaa MT,Tammelin T,Ebeling H,Stamatakis E,Taanila A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00