Reliability of an audit tool for systematic assessment of urban alleyways.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This project updated and improved the Promoting Active Communities Program (PAC), a Web-based assessment that enables communities to scrutinize their programs, policies, and environments related to physical activity, generating ideas and community commitment for improvements. METHODS:A literature review, fo...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Alaimo K,Bassett EM,Wilkerson R,Petersmarck K,Mosack J,Mendez D,Couttst C,Grost L,Stegmier L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few social ecological studies have considered the joint effects of intrapersonal and environmental influences on physical activity. This study investigated the interaction of self-efficacy and perceived neighborhood walkability in predicting neighborhood-based physical activity and how this relationship vari...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kaczynski AT,Robertson-Wilson J,Decloe M

更新日期：2012-02-01 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 purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 2 water-based aerobic training programs on functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of older women. DESIGN:Randomized clinical trial. METHODS:A total of 41 women (64.3 [3.1] y) were randomized into a continuous (CTG) and an interval (ITG) wat...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Andrade LS,Pinto SS,Silva MR,Campelo PC,Rodrigues SN,Gomes MB,Krüger VL,de Ferreira GF,Alberton CL

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity (PA) preferences may vary by cancer survivor group, but few studies have made direct comparisons. The purpose of this study was to compare the PA preferences of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors in Nova Scotia (NS), Canada. METHODS:Two thousand sixty-two breast, prostate, a...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Forbes CC,Blanchard CM,Mummery WK,Courneya KS

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-communist countries have experienced rapid economic development and social changes, which have been accompanied by changes in health-related lifestyle behaviors, such as physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of domain-specific physical activity and total sedentary ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Mitáš J,Ding D,Frömel K,Kerr J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our purpose was to examine the association of television viewing (hours/day), sedentary work (predominantly sitting at work), passive transportation to work (car or motorcycle), and the clustering of these behaviors ("sedentary lifestyle"), as well as leisure-time physical inactivity (LTPI), with chronic dis...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Garcia LM,da Silva KS,Del Duca GF,da Costa FF,Nahas MV

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Improving sidewalks may encourage physical activity by providing safe, defined, and connected walking spaces. However, it is unknown if reduced health care expenditures assumed by increased physical activity offset the investment for sidewalk improvements. Methods: This cost-effectiveness analysis of sidew...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Knell G,Brown HS,Gabriel KP,Durand CP,Shuval K,Salvo D,Kohl HW 3rd

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An increased occurrence of lifestyle-related diseases such as osteoporosis indicates the necessity for taking preventive action, including regularly engaging in physical activity. The aim of the study was to assess the areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and bone turnover markers levels in young adult women en...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kaczmarek A,Nowak A,Leszczynski P

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 17.4% of people in Mexico self-report physical activity levels below the World Health Organization's guidelines and an average sedentary time of 16 hours per day.1 Low physical activity has been associated with noncommunicable disease risk factors and previous research suggests that urbanicity ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Hermosillo-Gallardo ME,Jago R,Sebire SJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This investigation sought to determine how accelerometer wear (1) biased estimates of sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA), (2) affected misclassifications for meeting the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and (3) impacted the results of regression models examining the association bet...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： McGrath R,Vella CA,Scruggs PW,Peterson MD,Williams CJ,Paul DR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited data regarding objectively measured energy cost and intensity of classroom instruction. Therefore, the purpose of current study was to objectively measure energy cost and subsequently calculate MET values using a portable indirect calorimeter (IC) for both normal classroom instruction (NCI) ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Honas JJ,Willis EA,Herrmann SD,Greene JL,Washburn RA,Donnelly JE

更新日期：2016-06-01 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:Promotion of physical activity in children depends on an understanding of how children use play equipment. METHODS:We conducted observations over 2 years of children in 2nd through 8th grades in a schoolyard with 5 distinct play areas with different amounts of play equipment. RESULTS:Children were more lik...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Farley TA,Meriwether RA,Baker ET,Rice JC,Webber LS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drinking water is recommended before and after exercise to avoid dehydration. However, water ingestion may mitigate or prevent postexercise hypotension. This study investigated the effects of intentional hydration on postaerobic exercise hemodynamics and autonomic modulation. METHODS:A total of 18 young men...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Lobo FS,Queiroz ACC,Silva Junior ND,Medina FL,Costa LAR,Tinucci T,Forjaz CLM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity in elderly is a public health problem. The purpose of this study is to describe and test the association between social support and leisure-time physical activity among the elderly. METHODS:A cross-sectional, population-based study with 1,285 subjects (60+ years old) living in a city in ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Böhm AW,Mielke GI,da Cruz MF,Ramirez VV,Wehrmesister FC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The investigation sought to (1) establish the extent of injuries, (2) determine the odds of sustaining an injury, and (3) calculate the injury incidence rate in nonprofessional salsa dance. METHODS:Salsa dancers completed an anonymous web-based survey containing 11 demographic background and 10 (1 y retrosp...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Domene PA,Stanley M,Skamagki G

更新日期：2018-10-01 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: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：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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate trends in physical activity and sedentary behavior simultaneity among Brazilian students from 2009 to 2015 and its association with independent variables. METHODS:This study presents a panel of 3 cross-sectional studies carried out in 2009, 2012, and 2015 (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar-Pe...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Martins RC,Ricardo LIC,Mendonça G,de Rosa DL,da Gama Bastos LLA,de Vargas Nunes Coll C,Bielemann RM

更新日期：2018-05-01 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:Healthcare professionals are influential sources of health information and guidance for people of all ages. However healthcare providers do not routinely address physical activity (PA). Engaging health professionals in a national plan for physical activity will depend upon whether proven strategies can be fo...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Patrick K,Pratt M,Sallis RE

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity contributes to metabolic syndrome (MetS) in overweight/obesity. However, little is known about this relationship in prediabetes. METHODS:The study purpose is to examine relationships between physical activity (PA) and MetS in prediabetes. The Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Diabet...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Rosenberger Hale E,Goff DC,Isom S,Blackwell C,Whitt-Glover MC,Katula JA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown participation in sport is lower among girls than boys, decreases as students matriculate through high school, is lowest among Black and Hispanic girls and has a positive relationship with SES. With sport recognized as a contributor to physical activity and health in adolescents, considerat...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Pharr J,Lough NL

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines state and regional disparities in vigorous physical activity levels among US children age 6 to 17 years. METHODS:The 2003 National Survey of Children's Health was used to calculate vigorous physical activity (VPA) and no days of vigorous physical activity (NVPA) prevalence by state and g...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Singh GK,Kogan MD,Siahpush M,van Dyck PC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the effects that climatic conditions, especially extreme heat, have on physical activity (PA) levels. The aim of this 2-year cohort analysis undertaken in the Arabian Gulf region was to assess changes in objectively-assessed PA as a result of changes in climatic conditions. METHODS:A t...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Al-Mohannadi AS,Farooq A,Burnett A,Van Der Walt M,Al-Kuwari MG

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insufficient levels of physical activity and increasing sedentary time among children and youth are being observed internationally. The purpose of this paper is to summarize findings from France's 2018 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth, and to make comparisons with its 2016 predecessor ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Aubert S,Aucouturier J,Vanhelst J,Fillon A,Genin P,Ganière C,Praznoczy C,Larras B,Schipman J,Duclos M,Thivel D

更新日期：2020-03-01 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: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