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      Application of Social Cognitive Theory to the Study of Walking for Active Transportation 

      Fuller, Daniel Lavergne (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 ...
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      The effects of a gymnastics program on early childhood body composition development 

      Erlandson, Marta Christine (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 ...
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      Relationships of physical activity and sugar-sweetened drink consumption on fat mass growth of adolescents 

      Mundt, Clark (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 ...
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      The meaning of transitioning from rehabilitation to a physically active lifestyle following a spinal cord injury 

      Gustafson, Paul R (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 ...
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      In motion : evaluation of a physical activity health promotion strategy for high schools 

      Southey, Christina Elise (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 ...
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      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 

      Cameron, Allison L. (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 ...
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      A longitudinal analysis of physical activity and overweight/obesity in adolescents in Saskatoon 

      Lai, Hang Thi Kim (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 ...
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      Exploring variable-based and case-based approaches to study multiple health behaviours and motivations of Canadian university students 

      Molodtsova, Inna (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 ...
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      Bone Micro-Architecture and Physical Activity in Children with Type 1 Diabetes 

      Kehrig, Anthony 1995- (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 ...
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      Strategies to Improve Physical Activity Involvement for Children with Exceptionalities: Exploring Teachers' and Parents' Perceptions and Experiences 

      MacDougall, Katie (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 ...
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      DepartmentCollege of Kinesiology (4)Community Health and Epidemiology (2)Computer Science (1)Curriculum Studies (1)Educational Psychology and Special Education (1)Kinesiology (1)Psychology (1)ProgramCollege of Kinesiology (4)Community Health and Epidemiology (2)Applied Social (1)Computer Science (1)Curriculum Studies (1)Educational Psychology and Special Education (1)Kinesiology (1)Subject
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