What are the benefits of a commercial exergaming platform for college students? Examining physical activity, enjoyment, and future intentions.

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:The purpose of this study was to evaluate a college's exercise leadership program, which was developed to help students, faculty and staff implement behavior changes necessary to begin and maintain a comprehensive exercise program. METHODS:From 2006-2011, a total 66 subjects were recruited and each was assi...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Armstrong SN,Henderson DR,Williams BM,Burcin MM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Initiatives to promote utility cycling in countries like Australia and the US, which have low rates of utility cycling, may be more effective if they first target recreational cyclists. This study aimed to describe patterns of utility cycling and examine its correlates, among cyclists in Queensland, Australi...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Sahlqvist SL,Heesch KC

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：: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: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:Despite the benefits of physical activity, many Canadian adolescents are inactive and rates of inactivity increase with age. Few studies describe the pattern of change in physical activity as a function of age during adolescence. METHODS:Data were drawn from the Nicotine Dependence in Teens Study. The analy...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Langlois KA,Birkett N,Garner R,O'Loughlin J

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exergaming has been considered a fun solution to promoting a physically active lifestyle. This study examined the impact of an exergaming-based program on urban children's physical activity participation, body composition and perceptions of the program. METHODS:A sample of 185 children's physical activity w...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Gao Z,Xiang P

更新日期：2014-07-01 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:Question design can influence the validity and reliability of physical activity (PA) self-report instruments. This study assesses the effect of temporal domain ("days" walked versus "times" walked) on survey questions about walking behavior. METHODS:A 2005 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) subsample...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： McClain JJ,Grant D,Willis G,Berrigan D

更新日期：2012-03-01 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: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 current study was undertaken to examine the associations between self-determination, exercise habit, anxiety, depression, stress, and academic achievement among adolescents aged 13 and 14 years in eastern Malaysia. METHODS:The sample consisted of 750 secondary school students (mean age = 13.4 years, SD ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Hashim HA,Freddy G,Rosmatunisah A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Latinos have the lowest leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) rates. However, measurement of only LTPA might underestimate total physical activity. This study compares the objective physical activity of Latinos reporting high or low levels of LTPA and also compares gender differences. METHODS:Data were obta...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Marquez DX,Bustamante EE,McAuley E,Roberts DE

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effectiveness of an exercise specialist led lifestyle program for adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care. METHODS:Eligible participants from 4 primary care networks in Alberta, Canada were assigned to either a lifestyle program or a control group. The program targeted increased daily wa...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Johnson ST,Mundt C,Qiu W,Soprovich A,Wozniak L,Plotnikoff RC,Johnson JA

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies of older adults have compared environmental correlates of walking and physical activity in women who may be more influenced by the environment. Environmental measures at different spatial levels have seldom been compared. Findings from previous studies are generally inconsistent. METHODS:This st...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kerr J,Norman G,Millstein R,Adams MA,Morgan C,Langer RD,Allison M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neighborhood-level environmental features have been associated with adult physical activity and weight status, but this link has not been established for adolescents. METHODS:Community design and access to recreational facilities variables were derived using geographic information systems (GIS) for 799 adol...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Norman GJ,Nutter SK,Ryan S,Sallis JF,Calfas KJ,Patrick K

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the effects of environmental, demographic, and lifestyle factors on leisure-time physical inactivity (LTPI). METHODS:Analyses were based on county-level data in the contiguous United States. Statistical methods included simple regression, univariate, and multivariate 2-level organization...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Merrill RM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Advances in device-based measures have led researchers to question the value of reported measures of physical activity or sedentary behavior. The premise of the Workshop on Measurement of Active and Sedentary Behaviors: Closing the Gaps in Self-Report Methods, held in July 2010, was that assessment of behavior ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Troiano RP,Pettee Gabriel KK,Welk GJ,Owen N,Sternfeld B

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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:Question order might affect self-reported regular physical activity (PA) measured with items from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) PA module. METHODS:A telephone survey was conducted using 2 forms (N = 1004, N = 212) with varying PA question order. The standard form presented moderate-...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Hutto B,Sharpe PA,Granner ML,Addy CL,Hooker S

更新日期：2008-01-01 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: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: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: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：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：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:We sought to evaluate the effects of maternal leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) during pregnancy and current child LTPA on child weight status. METHODS:Women with term pregnancies in the Pregnancy Outcomes and Community Health Study (1998-2004) were followed-up. A race-stratified subset of participants ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Mudd LM,Pivarnik JM,Pfeiffer KA,Paneth N,Chung H,Holzman C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:School districts in the United States are turning toward new sources of revenue to maintain their interscholastic sports programs. One common revenue generating policy is the implementation of participation fees, also known as pay-to-play. One concern of the growing trend of participation fees is how it impa...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Zdroik J,Veliz P

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00