"Just let me play!" - understanding constraints that limit adolescent sport participation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes the levels and patterns of television (TV) viewing in Brazilian adults and investigates associations of TV viewing with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. METHODS:Data from the Brazilian Health Survey, a nationally representative survey that was conducted in 2013 (N = 60,...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Werneck AO,Cyrino ES,Collings PJ,Ronque ERV,Szwarcwald CL,Sardinha LB,Silva DR

更新日期：2018-07-01 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:The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of walking at self-selected speed on an active workstation on cognitive performance. METHODS:Sixty-six participants (n = 27 males, 39 females; mean age = 21.06 ± 1.6 years) completed a treadmill-desk walking and a seated control condition, separated by 48...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Alderman BL,Olson RL,Mattina DM

更新日期：2014-05-01 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:Limited process evaluation of pedometer-based interventions has been reported. METHODS:Feedback via focus groups (n=38) and exit questionnaires (n=68) was used to examine participants' experiences in a group-based, pedometer-based physical activity (PA) program delivered in the workplace. RESULTS:The pedom...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Lauzon N,Chan CB,Myers AM,Tudor-Locke C

更新日期：2008-09-01 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:The 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the first of its kind, aims to set baseline physical activity (PA) indicators using the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance grading system. METHODS:A research work group analyzed and selected data for the grade assignment meeting (GAM). Durin...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kruusamäe H,Kull M,Mooses K,Riso EM,Jürimäe J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research suggests that individuals who talk with their physicians about lifestyle behaviors are more physically active. Research on this topic is limited in the U.S. Latino population. This study examines doctor-patient communication from the perspective of enrollees in a physical activity (PA) intervention....

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Reilly M,Ayala GX,Elder JP,Patrick K

更新日期：2013-05-01 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:With the rapid increase in obesity rates among youth, efforts to increase physical activity (PA) have become a priority. School-based strategies for PA promotion must be cost-effective, unobtrusive, and linked to improved academic performance. Efforts to maximize recess PA are advocated because of both healt...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Ickes MJ,Erwin H,Beighle A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gardens are a promising intervention to promote physical activity (PA) and foster health. However, because of the unique characteristics of gardening, no extant tool can capture PA, postures, and motions that take place in a garden. METHODS:The Physical Activity Research and Assessment tool for Garden Obser...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Myers BM,Wells NM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the associations between natural amenities, recreation facility density, and obesity, at a national level. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to examine associations between county-level natural amenities, density of recreation facilities, and obesity prevalence among United State...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Jilcott Pitts SB,Edwards MB,Moore JB,Shores KA,DuBose KD,McGranahan D

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:This study tested if the timing of meals, physical activity, light exposure, and sleep cluster within individuals and are associated with body mass index (BMI) in a sample of free-living adults (N = 125). METHODS:Data were collected between November 2015 and March 2016 at the University of California, San D...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Marinac CR,Quante M,Mariani S,Weng J,Redline S,Cespedes Feliciano EM,Hipp JA,Wang D,Kaplan ER,James P,Mitchell JA

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) has received significant attention since the late 1990s. As it currently stands, its long version has been translated in English, German, Icelandic, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. However no data originating from the self-administere...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Gauthier AP,Lariviere M,Young N

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:To be able to draw any conclusions regarding the health effects of occupational physical activity (OPA), more information is needed regarding valid measures to assess OPA. Aims were to compare OPA as assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version (IPAQ-L) with OPA assessed with ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kwak L,Hagströmer M,Sjostrom M

更新日期：2012-11-01 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:This study analyzed the effect of walking breaks or low-volume high-intensity interval exercise (LV-HIIE) on markers of metabolic syndrome relative to a day of prolonged sitting. METHODS:Twenty-five adults with excess body fat participated in this crossover trial: (1) 10-hour sitting day (SIT), (2) LV-HIIE ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Freire YA,Macêdo GAD,Browne RAV,Farias-Junior LF,Bezerra ÁDL,Fayh APT,Farias Júnior JC,Boreskie KF,Duhamel TA,Costa EC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Socioeconomic characteristics of locations where physical activity equipment is installed may affect the activity level of users. The purpose of this study was to verify patterns of use and physical activity levels in fitness zones installed in low- and high-income neighborhoods in the city of Curitiba, Br...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Alberico CO,Hipp JA,Reis RS

更新日期：2019-06-01 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:Walking cadence has shown promise for estimating walking intensity in healthy adults. Auditory cues have been shown to improve gait symmetry in populations with movement disorders. We investigated the walking cadence-energy expenditure relationship in unilateral transtibial amputees (TTAs), and the potential...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Rowe DA,McMinn D,Peacock L,Buis AW,Sutherland R,Henderson E,Hewitt A

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wrist-worn accelerometers may provide an alternative to hip-worn monitors for assessing physical activity as they are easier to wear and may thus facilitate long-term recordings. The current study aimed at a) assessing the validity of the Actiwatch (wrist-worn) for estimating energy expenditure, b) determini...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Ekblom O,Nyberg G,Bak EE,Ekelund U,Marcus C

更新日期：2012-03-01 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:This study describes levels of self-reported physical activity, frequency of selected opportunistic nonsedentary behaviors, and preferences of leisure-time activities in a representative sample of Portuguese adults, using data from a national survey on diet and activity behaviors (National Food, Nutrition an...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Teixeira PJ,Marques A,Lopes C,Sardinha LB,Mota JA

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Reliable audit tools are needed to examine the potential of built environment features for physical activity. METHODS:An audit tool for alley environments was developed with land use, substrate, and use, condition, and safety items. Two audit teams independently audited 29 Los Angeles alleys, and interteam ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Seymour M,Reynolds KD,Wolch J

更新日期：2010-03-01 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:An international physical activity (PA) questionnaire is beneficial to make cross-country comparisons among children and adolescents. This study assesses the validity of the PA questions in the World Health Organization Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (WHO HBSC) survey in Japanese children and adoles...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Tanaka C,Kyan A,Takakura M,Olds T,Schranz N,Tanaka S

更新日期：2021-01-11 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