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Physical activity lapses and parental social control
(2008)
Although physical activity has been identified as important for children and adolescents’ health, a majority are not active enough to receive health benefits. Given that physical activity lapses have been identified in ...
Relationships of ethnicity, physical activity and diet with adiposity development in Aboriginal youth
(2010-06)
The objective of this research was to study relationship(s) of ethnicity, physical activity and diet with adiposity development in Aboriginal youth. To meet this objective, three separate, yet inter-related studies were ...
Application of Social Cognitive Theory to the Study of Walking for Active Transportation
(2008)
Active transportation (AT) is a form of physical activity involving human-powered transportation (e.g., walking) and is associated with health benefits. However, the majority of Canadians do not use AT. Although environmental ...
The effects of a gymnastics program on early childhood body composition development
(2007-09-04)
The dramatic rise in health care and economic costs as well as increases in morbidity and mortality related to lifestyle behaviors and non-communicable diseases have resulted in an increasing emphasis on research and ...
Relationships of physical activity and sugar-sweetened drink consumption on fat mass growth of adolescents
(2004-05)
Various factors, including low levels of physical activity (PA), and high consumption
levels of sugar-sweetened drinks (SD), have been implicated in the general increase of
fat mass (FM) levels seen in youth. Purpose: To ...
The meaning of transitioning from rehabilitation to a physically active lifestyle following a spinal cord injury
(2010-06)
This study explored the meaning people with spinal cord injuries give to physical activity and recreation participation as they make the transition from the protected environment of hospital rehabilitation to the reality ...
Environmental influences on physical activity and diet of Woodland Cree women in northern Saskatchewan
(2008)
Increased prevalence rates of overweight and obesity (OW/OB) have been reported among Aboriginal women and while the literature suggests that changes in lifestyle (i.e. physical activity and diet) account for this trend, ...
Examining the relationship between team building and physical activity adherence in rural youth
(2008-05-07)
The primary purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the relationship between a team building (TB) intervention and the adherence behaviours of youth participating in a physical activity club. A preliminary study ...
Understanding health-related physical activity : attributions, self-efficacy, and intention
(2008)
Although physical activity above a certain threshold has been associated with numerous health benefits (Warburton, Nicol, & Bredin, 2006), most Canadians are not active enough to realize these benefits (Craig, Russell, ...