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Norms in Sport and Exercise
(2015-04-28)
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 ...
Just Sitting? Social Cognition and the New Sedentary Psychology
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) ...
Normative influence and physical activity
(2014-01-22)
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. ...
Bone Micro-Architecture and Physical Activity in Children with Type 1 Diabetes
(2020-01-24)
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 ...
Low glycemic index for improving health and exercise performance
(2020-03-31)
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 ...
Low glycemic index for improving health and exercise performance
(2020-03-31)
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 ...
Psychosocial factors important for physical activity participation among adults living with chronic pain
(2019-07-29)
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 ...
Developing Physical Literacy Enriched Opportunities within the Home, School, and Community Contexts
(2021-08-12)
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 ...