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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 ...
In motion : evaluation of a physical activity health promotion strategy for high schools
(2007)
Recently, the Saskatoon in motion physical activity health promotion initiative has worked with educators and high school administrators in the city of Saskatoon to develop a targeted physical activity strategy for high ...
Movement matters: the experiences of students and their teacher involved in a combined physical activity and academic program Curriculum and identity making in room 27
(2011-03)
As a teacher within a special needs classroom of students ranging in age from 13 to 22, I observed first-hand the outcomes of unhealthy habits, behavioural issues, and academic struggles. In response to these learning and ...
A longitudinal analysis of physical activity and overweight/obesity in adolescents in Saskatoon
(2008)
Overweight and obesity, one of the most common public health problems in affluent societies, have become epidemic not only in Canada but also throughout the world. Obesity is also a major contributor to the global burden ...
Exploring variable-based and case-based approaches to study multiple health behaviours and motivations of Canadian university students
(2015-10-19)
Health behaviors tend to occur together. However, the research on what factors define and regulate their coexistence within individuals is still limited. There is also no established methodology to investigate regulation ...
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 ...
Strategies to Improve Physical Activity Involvement for Children with Exceptionalities: Exploring Teachers' and Parents' Perceptions and Experiences
(2022-02-23)
In this thesis, the focus is on the specific strategies parents and educators are using to encourage children with exceptionalities, particularly children with a learning disability, intellectual disability, attention ...