Studies examining descriptive norms in the activity area have demonstrated that an individual’s perceptions of others’ behaviour were related to (Priebe & Spink, 2011; Spink, Crozier, & Robinson, 2013), and influenced ...

Since 2000, considerable research attention has been directed toward understanding sedentary behaviour. Today, it is widely accepted that (1) sedentary behaviour is an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality, (2) ...

Previous theory-driven research studies in the activity area examining descriptive norms (e.g., Priebe & Spink, 2011, 2012) have demonstrated that these perceptions about others’ behaviour can influence individual behaviour. ...

INTRODUCTION: Individuals with type 1 diabetes (DM1) have a 14-40% greater risk of fractures at all ages. The etiology of greater fracture risk is not known, but possibly related to alterations in bone size, density and ...

Objectives: Low-glycemic index foods have been promoted as a healthy choice for improving cardiovascular health and endurance exercise performance. This thesis assessed the effects of low glycemic-index foods and beverages ...

Objectives: Low-glycemic index foods have been promoted as a healthy choice for improving cardiovascular health and endurance exercise performance. This thesis assessed the effects of low glycemic-index foods and beverages ...

Background. This dissertation is comprised of three studies that are presented in manuscript-style and connected through bridging sections. Physical activity is considered beneficial and recommended for adults living with ...

Physical literacy can be defined as “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life” (International Physical ...