Alberta Centre for Active Living
Keyword: "academic journal articles"

 

Accelerometer assessment of physical activity in active, healthy older adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Published:
Jan 2009
GeoOrigin: International

Copeland, J.L.& Esliger, D.W. (2009). Accelerometer Assessment of Physical Activity in Active, Healthy Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1), 17-29.

Keywords: academic journal articles, accelerometers, research, older adults, walking

 

Accessibility of health clubs for people with mobility disabilities and visual impairments

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Nov 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Rimmer, J.H., Riley, B., Wang, E., & Rauworth, A.E. (2005). Accessibility of health clubs for people with mobility disabilities and visual impairments. American Journal of Public Health, 95, 2022-2028.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, accessibility, barriers, physical limitations

 

Active healthy living: Prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity

Pediatrics

Published:
May 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and Council on School Health (2006). Active healthy living: Prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity. Pediatrics, 117, 1834-1842.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, obesity, overweight, advocacy, children, youth

 

Active transportation and physical activity: Opportunities for collaboration on transportation and public health research transportation research (part A)

Transportation Research

Published:
May 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Sallis, J.F., Frank, L.D., Saelens, B.E., & Kraft, M.K. (2004). Active transportation and physical activity: Opportunities for collaboration on transportation and public health research transportation research (part A). Transportation Research: Part A, 38, 249-268.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, active transportation, literature reviews, environment, leisure-time physical activity

 

Adapted physical activities for the intellectually challenged adolescent: Psychomotor characteristics and implications for programming and motor intervention

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

Published:
Jan 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Aharoni, H. (2005). Adapted physical activities for the intellectually challenged adolescent: Psychomotor characteristics and implications for programming and motor intervention. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 17, 33-47

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, literature reviews

 

Adult Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

GeoOrigin: International

Rhodes, R.E., Mark, R.S., & Temmel, C.P., (2012). Adult Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 3, 3-28. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.10.020

Keywords: academic journal articles, physical inactivity

 

Aim for a healthy weight: What is the target?

Journal of Nutrition

Published:
Feb 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Flegal, K.M., Troiano, R.P., & Ballard-Barbash, R. (2001). Aim for a healthy weight: What is the target? Journal of Nutrition, 131, 440S-450S.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, guidelines, healthy eating, obesity, overweight

 

Alice in menopauseland: The jabberwocky of medicalized middle age

Health Care for Women International

Published:
Jun 2002
GeoOrigin: International

O'Brien Cousins, S. & Edwards, K. (2003). Alice in menopauseland: The jabberwocky of medicalized middle age. Health Care for Women International, 23, 325-345.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, menopause, literature reviews

 

American Cancer Society guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention: Reducing the risk of cancer with healthy food choices and physical activity

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

Published:
Sep 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Byers, T., Nestle, M., McTiernan, A., Doyle, C., Currie-Williams, A., Gansler, T., et al. (2002). American Cancer Society guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention: Reducing the risk of cancer with healthy food choices and physical activity. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 52, 92-119.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy eating, guidelines, cancer, communities

 

An ecological approach to creating active living communities

Annual Review of Public Health

Published:
Apr 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Sallis, J.F., Cervero, R., Ascher, W., Henderson, K.A., Kraft, M.K., & Kerr, J. (2006). An ecological approach to creating active living communities. Annual Review of Public Health, 27, 297-322.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, research, environment

 

Attitudinal and psychosocial outcomes of a fitness and health education program on adults with Down syndrome

American Journal of Mental Retardation

Published:
Feb 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Heller, T., Hsieh, K., & Rimmer, J.H. (2004). Attitudinal and psychosocial outcomes of a fitness and health education program on adults with Down syndrome. American Journal of Mental Retardation, 109, 175-185.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, depression

 

Barriers and motivations to exercise in older adults

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Nov 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Schutzer, K.A., & Graves, B.S.(2004). Barriers and motivations to exercise in older adults. Preventive Medicine, 39, 1056-1061.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, literature reviews, barriers

 

Barriers and supports for healthy eating and physical activity for First Nation youths in northern Canada

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

Published:
Apr 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Skinner, K., Hanning, R.M., & Tsuji, L.J. (2006). Barriers and supports for healthy eating and physical activity for First Nation youths in northern Canada. International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 65, 148-161.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, barriers, healthy eating, Aboriginals, research, environment

 

BMI-referenced standards for recommended pedometer-determined steps/day in children

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jun 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Tudor-Locke, C., Pangrazi, R.P., Corbin, C.B., Rutherford, W.J., Vincent, S.D., Raustorp, A.L., et al. (2004). BMI-referenced standards for recommended pedometer-determined steps/day in children. Preventive Medicine, 38, 857-864.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, children, daily physical activity, guidelines, pedometers

 

Built environment and its relationship to the publics health: The legal framework

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Perdue, W.C., Stone, L.A., & Gostin, L.O. (2003). The built environment and its relationship to the public's health: The legal framework. American Journal of Public Health, 93, 1390-1394.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, public health, literature reviews, frameworks, environment

 

Can sedentary behavior be made more active? A randomized pilot study of TV commercial stepping versus walking

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Published:
Aug 2012
GeoOrigin: International

Steeves,J.A., Bassett,D.R., Fitzhugh,E.C., Raynor,H.A.$ Thompson,D.L.(2012). Can sedentary behavior be made more active? A randomized pilot study of TV commercial stepping versus walking. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity,95,1-9.doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-95

Keywords: academic journal articles, physical inactivity, walking

 

Can the physical environment determine physical activity levels?

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

Published:
Sep 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Ewing, R. (2005). Can the physical environment determine physical activity levels? Exercise & Sport Sciences Reviews, 33, 69-75.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, literature reviews, active transportation, environment

 

Challenging aging stereotypes: Strategies for creating a more active society

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Ory, M., Hoffman, M. K., Hawkins, M., Sanner, B., & Mockenhaupt R. (2003). Challenging aging stereotypes: Strategies for creating a more active society. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 25(Suppl 2), 164-171.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, literature reviews, health promotion, programs

 

Childhood obesity: What we can learn from existing data on societal trends, Part 1

Preventing Chronic Disease

Published:
Jan 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Sturm, R. (2005). Childhood obesity: What we can learn from existing data on societal trends, Part 1. Preventing Chronic Disease, 2, A12.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, childhood obesity, determinants of health, lifestyle, literature reviews

 

Childhood obesity: What we can learn from existing data on societal trends, Part 2

Preventing Chronic Disease

Published:
Feb 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Sturm, R. (2005). Childhood obesity: What we can learn from existing data on societal trends, Part 2. Preventing Chronic Disease, 2, A20.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, childhood obesity, literature reviews, active transportation, healthy eating

 

Combination of BMI and waist circumference for identifying cardiovascular risk factors in whites

Obesity Research

Published:
Dec 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Zhu, S., Heshka, S., Wang, Z., Shen, W., Allison, D.B., Ross, R., et al. (2004). Combination of BMI and waist circumference for identifying cardiovascular risk factors in whites. Obesity Research, 12, 633-645.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, body mass index, waist circumference

 

Commentary: Obesity claims and controversies

International Journal of Epidemiology

Published:
Feb 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Stevens, J., McClain, J.E., & Truesdale, K.P. (2006). Commentary: Obesity claims and controversies. International Journal of Epidemiology, 35, 77-78.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, overweight, obesity, reports

 

Community gardens: Lessons learned from California healthy cities and communities

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Twiss, J., Dickinson, J., Duma, S., Kleinman, T., Paulsen, H., & Rilveria, L. (2003). Community gardens: Lessons learned from California healthy cities and communities. American Journal of Public Health, 93(9), 1435-1438.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, gardening, evaluations, research, environment

 

Community-based approach to promoting walking in rural areas

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jul 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Brownson, R.C., Baker, E.A., Boyd, R.L., Caito, N.M., Duggan, K., Housemann, R.A., et al. (2004). A community-based approach to promoting walking in rural areas. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 27, 28-34.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, health promotion, walking, research, environment

 

Community-based walking trial to improve neighborhood quality of life in older adults: A multilevel analysis

Annals of Behavioral Medicine

Published:
Jun 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Fisher, K.J. & Li, F. (2004). A community-based walking trial to improve neighborhood quality of life in older adults: A multilevel analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 28(3), 186-194.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, walking, older adults, assessments, campaigns, research, environment

 

Comparative effects of two physical activity programs on measured and perceived physical functioning and other health-related quality of life outcomes in older adults

Journals of Gerontology

Published:
Feb 2000
GeoOrigin: International

King, A.C., Pruitt, L.A., Phillips, W., Oka, R., Rodenburg, A., & Haskell, W.L. (2000). Comparative effects of two physical activity programs on measured and perceived physical functioning and other health-related quality of life outcomes in older adults. Journals of Gerontology Series A: Sciences and Medical Sciences, 55, M74-M83.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, programs, functional mobility

 

Components of quality of life for persons with a quadriplegic and paraplegic spinal cord injury

Qualitative Health Research

Published:
Nov 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Manns, P.J., & Chad, K.E. (2001). Components of quality of life for persons with a quadriplegic and paraplegic spinal cord injury. Qualitative Health Research, 11, 795-811.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, physical limitations, health-related quality of life

 

Conspicuous absence of people with disabilities in public fitness and recreation facilities: Lack of interest or lack of access?

American Journal of Health Promotion

Published:
May 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Rimmer, J.H. (2005). Conspicuous absence of people with disabilities in public fitness and recreation facilities: Lack of interest or lack of access? American Journal of Health Promotion, 19, 327-329.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, accessibility, messages

 

Controlled evaluation of a school-based intervention to promote physical activity among sedentary adolescent females: Project FAB

Journal of Adolescent Health

Published:
Apr 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Jamner, M.S., Spruijt-Metz, D., Bassin, S., & Cooper, D.M. (2004). Controlled evaluation of a school-based intervention to promote physical activity among sedentary adolescent females: Project FAB. Journal of Adolescent Health, 34, 279-289.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, sedentary living, physical education, children, youth

 

Controlled outcome evaluation of the First Step Program: A daily physical activity intervention for individuals with Type 2 diabetes

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders

Published:
Jan 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Tudor-Locke, C., Bell, R.C., Myers, A.M., Harris, S.B., Ecclestone, N.A., Lauzon. N., et al. (2004). Controlled outcome evaluation of the First Step Program: A daily physical activity intervention for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders 28, 113-119.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, walking programs, Type 2 diabetes, overweight, obesity

 

Controlled outcome evaluation of the First Step Program: A daily physical activity intervention for individuals with type II diabetes

International Journal of Obesity

Published:
Jan 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Tudor-Locke, C., Bell, R.C., Myers, A.M., Harris, S.B., Ecclestone, N.A., Lauzon, N., et al. (2004). Controlled outcome evaluation of the First Step Program: A daily physical activity intervention for individuals with type II diabetes. International Journal of Obesity, 28, 113-119.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, walking, behaviour change, programs

 

Controlled physical activity trials in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention

Published:
Jul 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Schmitz, K.H., Holtzman, J., Courneya, K.S., Masse, L.C., Duval, S., & Kane, R. (2005). Controlled physical activity trials in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, 14, 1588-1595.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, literature reviews, benefits, mental health

 

Correlates of adults' participation in physical activity: Review and update

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

Published:
Dec 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Trost, S.G., Owen, N., Bauman, A.E., Sallis, J.F., & Brown, W. (2002). Correlates of adults' participation in physical activity: Review and update. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34, 1996-2001.

Keywords: academic journal articles, participation rates, literature reviews, research

 

Couch potatoes or french fries: Are sedentary behaviors associated with body mass index, physical activity, and dietary behaviors among adolescents?

Journal of The American Dietetic Association

GeoOrigin: International

Utter, j., Neumark-Sztainer, D., Jeffery, R. & Story, M. (2003). Couch potatoes or french fries: Are sedentary behaviors associated with body mass index, physical activity, and dietary behaviors among adolescents? Journal of The American Dietetic Association. 103, 1298-1305. doi: 101053/S0002-8223(03)01079-4

Keywords: academic journal articles, sedentary living, youth

 

Determinants of active leisure for women with young children: An "ethic of care" prevails

Leisure Sciences

Published:
Oct 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Miller, Y.D., & Brown, W.J. (2005). Determinants of active leisure for women with young children: An "ethic of care" prevails. Leisure Sciences, 27, 405-420.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, women, leisure-time physical activity, determinants of health, children

 

Determinants of exercise in adults with cerebral palsy

Public Health Nursing

Published:
May 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Heller, T., Ying, G., Rimmer, J., & Marks, B. (2002). Determinants of exercise in adults with cerebral palsy. Public Health Nursing, 19, 223-231.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, benefits, social supports, environment

 

Developing a framework for assessment of the environmental determinants of walking and cycling

Social Science & Medicine

Published:
Apr 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Pikora, T., Giles-Corti, B., Bull, F., Jamrozik, K., & Donovan, R. (2003). Developing a framework for assessment of the environmental determinants of walking and cycling. Social Science & Medicine, 56, 1693-1703.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, frameworks, environment, policies, cycling, walking

 

Diet and lifestyle recommendations revision 2006: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association nutrition committee

Circulation

Published:
Jun 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Lichtenstein, A.H., Appel, L.J., Brands, M. Carnethon, M., Daniels, S., Franch, H.A., et al. (2006). Diet and lifestyle recommendations revision 2006: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association nutrition committee. Circulation, 114, 82-96.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, guidelines, healthy eating, cardiovascular disease

 

Differences in quality of life between non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors meeting and not meeting public health exercise guidelines

Psycho-Oncology

Published:
Nov 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Vallance, J.K.H., Courneya, K.S., Jones, L.W., & Reiman, T. (2005). Differences in quality of life between non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors meeting and not meeting public health exercise guidelines. Psycho-Oncology, 14, 979-991

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, health-related quality of life, guidelines

 

Diffusing a research-based physical activity promotion program for seniors into diverse communities: CHAMPS III

Preventing Chronic Diseases

Published:
Apr 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Stewart, A.L., Gillis, D., Grossman, M., Castrillo, M., Pruitt, L., McLellan, B., et al. (2006, April). Diffusing a research-based physical activity promotion program for seniors into diverse communities: CHAMPS III. Preventing Chronic Disease, 3, A51.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, communities, older adults, programs, environment

 

Does walking 15 minutes per day keep the obesity epidemic away? Simulation of the efficacy of a population wide campaign

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Mar 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Morabia, A., & Costanza, M.C. (2004). Does walking 15 minutes per day keep the obesity epidemic away? Simulation of the efficacy of a population wide campaign. American Journal of Public Health, 94, 437-440.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, guidelines, population health, how much physical activity do I need?

 

Effect of a tailored physical activity intervention delivered in general practice settings: Results of a randomized controlled trial

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Oct 2005
GeoOrigin: International

van Sluijs, E.M., van Poppel, M.N., Twisk, J.W., Chin A Paw, M.J., Calfas, K.J., & van Mechelen, W. (2005). Effect of a tailored physical activity intervention delivered in general practice settings: Results of a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Public Health, 95, 1825-1831.

Keywords: academic journal articles, physicians, stages of change, assessments, research

 

Effective Exercise for the Prevention of Falls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

10 pages
Published:
Oct 2008
GeoOrigin: International

Sherrington, C, Whitney, J.C., Lord, S.R., Herbert, R.D., Cumming, R.G. & Close, J.C. (2008). Effective Exercise for the Prevention of Falls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56, 2234-2243. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.02014

Keywords: academic journal articles, falls prevention, research, older adults

 

Effectiveness of School Programs in Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Multilevel Comparison

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Mar 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Veugelers P. & Fitzgerald A. (2005). Effectiveness of School Programs in Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Multilevel Comparison. American Journal of Public Health, 95, 432-435

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, programs, overweight, obesity, children, youth

 

Effectiveness of walking in preventing cardiovascular disease in women: A review of the current literature

Journal of Women's Health

Published:
Apr 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Albright, C. & Thompson, D.L. (2006). The effectiveness of walking in preventing cardiovascular disease in women: A review of the current literature. Journal of Women's Health, 15, 271-280.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, literature reviews, women, cardiovascular disease

 

Effects of 60 minutes of brisk walking per week, accumulated in two different patterns, on cardiovascular risk

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jul 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Murtagh, E.M., Boreham, C.A.G., Nevill, A., Hare, L.G., & Murphy, M.H. (2005). The effects of 60 minutes of brisk walking per week, accumulated in two different patterns, on cardiovascular risk. Preventive Medicine, 41, 92-97.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, walking, women, sedentary living, benefits

 

Effects of exercise on breast cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Canadian Medical Association Journal

Published:
Jul 2006
GeoOrigin: National

McNeely, M.L., Campbell, K.L., Rowe, B.H., Klassen, T.P., Mackey, J.R., & Courneya, K.S. (2006). Effects of exercise on breast cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 175, 34-41.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, literature reviews, women, benefits, health-related quality of life

 

Effects of exercise on glycemic control and body mass in Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials

The Journal of the American Medical Association

Published:
Sep 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Boule, N.G., Haddad, E., Kenny, G.P., Wells, G.A., & Sigal, R.J. (2001). Effects of exercise on glycemic control and body mass in Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. The Journal of the Americal Medical Association, 286, 1218-1227.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, literature reviews, programs

 

Efficacy of a pedometer-based physical activity program on parameters of diabetes control in Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Metabolism

Published:
Oct 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Araiza, P., Hewes, H., Gashetewa, C., Vella, C.A., & Burge, M.R. (2006). Efficacy of a pedometer-based physical activity program on parameters of diabetes control in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolism, 55, 1382-1387

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, pedometer, walking, programs

 

Environmental correlates of walking and cycling: Findings from the transportation, urban design, and planning literatures

Annals of Behavioral Medicine

Published:
Feb 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Saelens, B.E., Sallis, J.F., & Frank, L.D. (2003). Environmental correlates of walking and cycling: Findings from the transportation, urban design, and planning literatures. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25, 80-91.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, environment, literature reviews, active transportation, planning

 

Environmental factors associated with adults' participation in physical activity: A review

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Apr 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Humpel, N., Owen, N., & Leslie, E. (2002). Environmental factors associated with adults' participation in physical activity: A review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22, 188-199.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, environment, literature reviews, participation rates

 

Environmental influences on eating and physical activity

Annual Review of Public Health

Published:
May 2001
GeoOrigin: International

French, S.A., Story, M. & Jeffery, R.W. (2001). Environmental influences on eating and physical activity. Annual Review of Public Health, 22, 309335.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, obesity, literature reviews, environment, public health, healthy eating

 

Environmental interventions for eating and physical activity: A randomized controlled trial in middle schools

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Apr 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Sallis, J.F., McKenzie, T.L., Conway, T.L., Elder, J.P., Prochaska, J.J., Brown, M., et al. (2003). Environmental interventions for eating and physical activity: A randomized controlled trial in middle schools. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 24, 209-217.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, policies, healthy eating, programs, children, youth, environment

 

Environmental justice: Obesity, physical activity, and healthy eating

Journal of Physical Activity & Health

Published:
Feb 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Taylor, W.C., Poston, W.S.C., Jones, L., & Kraft, M.K. (2006). Environmental justice: Obesity, physical activity, and healthy eating. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 3(Suppl. 1), S30-S50.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy eating, low income, accessibility, literature reviews, environment

 

Evaluation of a community-based intervention to promote physical activity in youth: Lessons from active winners

American Journal of Health Promotion

Published:
Jan 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Pate, R.R., Saunders, R.P., Ward, D.S., Felton, G., Trost, S.G., & Dowda, M. (2003). Evaluation of a community-based intervention to promote physical activity in youth: Lessons from active winners. American Journal of Health Promotion, 17, 171-182.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, youth, communities, physical education, children

 

Evidence for secular trends in children's physical activity behaviour

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Published:
Dec 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Dollman, J., Norton, K., & Norton, L. (2005). Evidence for secular trends in children's physical activity behaviour. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39, 892-897.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, literature reviews, health promotion, youth, children

 

Evidence that women meeting physical activity guidelines do not sit less: An Observational inclinometry study

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Published:
Oct 2012
GeoOrigin: International

Craft,L.L., Zderic,T.W., Gapstur,S.M., VanIterson,E.H., Thomas,D.M., Siddique,J.& Hamilton,M.T.(2012). Evidence that women meeting physical activity guidelines do not sit less: An Observational inclinometry study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 122. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-122

Keywords: academic journal articles, sedentary living, walking

 

Evidence-based strategies to promote physical activity among children, adolescents and young adults: Review and update

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Published:
Apr 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Timperio, A., Salmon, J., & Ball, K. (2004). Evidence-based strategies to promote physical activity among children, adolescents and young adults: Review and update. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 7(1 Suppl), 20-29.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, literature reviews, physical education, children, youth

 

Exercise and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Circulation

Published:
Jun 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Thompson, P.D., Buchner, D., Piña, I.L., Balady, G.J., Williams, M.A., Marcus, B.H., et al. (2003). Exercise and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Circulation, 107, 3109-3116.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, reports

 

Exercise for health for early postmenopausal women: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Sports Medicine

Published:
Nov 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Asikainen, T.M., Kukkonen-Harjula, K., & Miilunpalo, S. (2004). Exercise for health for early postmenopausal women: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Sports Medicine, 34, 753-758.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, women, literature reviews, menopause, benefits

 

Exercise training and nutritional supplementation for physical frailty in very elderly people

New England Journal of Medicine

Published:
Jun 1994
GeoOrigin: International

Fiatarone, M. A., O'Neill, E. F., Ryan, N. D., Clements, K. M., Solares, G. R., Nelson, M. E., et al. (1994). Exercise training and nutritional supplementation for physical frailty in very elderly people. New England Journal of Medicine, 330, 1769-1775.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, strength training, programs, functional mobility

 

Exercise, depression, and mortality after myocardial infarction in the ENRICHD trial

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Published:
May 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Blumenthal, J.A., Babyak, M.A., Carney, R.M., Huber, M., Saab, P.G., Burg, M.M., et al., (2004). Exercise, depression, and mortality after myocardial infarction in the ENRICHD trial. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36, 746-755.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, depression, programs, social supports

 

Factors associated with physical activity in Canadian adults with diabetes

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Published:
Aug 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Plotnikoff, R.C., Taylor, L.M., Wilson, P.M., Courneya, K.S., Sigal, R.J., Birkett, N., et al., (2006). Factors associated with physical activity in Canadian adults with diabetes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38, 1526-1534.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, surveys, determinants of health

 

Factors contributing to women's ability to maintain a walking program

Journal of Holistic Nursing

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Nies, M.A. & Motyka, C.L. (2006). Factors contributing to women's ability to maintain a walking program. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 24, 7-14

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, walking programs, women, benefits, barriers, motivation

 

Factors related to physical activity adherence in women: Review and suggestions for future research

Women & Health

Published:
May 2005
GeoOrigin: International

White, J.L., Ransdell, L.B., Vener, J., & Flohr, J.A. (2005). Factors related to physical activity adherence in women: Review and suggestions for future research. Women & Health, 41, 123-148.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, women, literature reviews, participation rates

 

Fighting an epidemic: The role of schools in reducing childhood obesity

Psychology in the Schools

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Pyle, S.A., Sharkey, J., Yetter, G., Felix, E., Furlong, M.J., & Poston, W.S.C. (2006). Fighting an epidemic: The role of schools in reducing childhood obesity. Psychology in the Schools, 43, 361-376.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, childhood obesity, programs, children, youth, healthy eating

 

Group matters: An explorative study of group cohesion and quality of life in cancer patients participating in physical exercise intervention during treatment

European Journal of Cancer Care

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Midtgaard, J., Rorth, M., Stelter, R., & Adamsen, L. (2006). The group matters: An explorative study of group cohesion and quality of life in cancer patients participating in physical exercise intervention during treatment. European Journal of Cancer Care, 15, 25-33.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, health-related quality of life, social supports, benefits

 

Health benefits of a pedometer-based physical activity intervention in sedentary workers

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Dec 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Chan, C.B., Ryan, D.A., & Tudor-Locke, C. (2004). Health benefits of a pedometer-based physical activity intervention in sedentary workers. Preventive Medicine, 39, 1215-1222.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, sedentary living, pedometers, walking programs, body mass index

 

Health benefits of physical activity: The evidence

Canadian Medical Association Journal

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: National

Warburton, D.E.R., Nicol, C.W., & Bredin, S.S.D. (2006). Health benefits of physical activity: The evidence. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174, 801-809.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, literature reviews, chronic diseases, sedentary living, Canadian guidelines

 

Health promotion in older adults. Prescribing exercise for the frail and home bound

Geriatrics

Published:
May 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Struck, B.D. & Ross, K.M. (2006). Health promotion in older adults. Prescribing exercise for the frail and home bound. Geriatrics, 61, 22-27.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, functional mobility, guidelines, counselling, programs

 

Home environment relationships with children's physical activity, sedentary time, and screen time by socioeconomic status

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Published:
Jul 2012
GeoOrigin: International

Tandon, P., Zhou, C., Sallis, J.F., Cain, K., Frank, L.D., & Saelens B.E. (2012) Home environment relationships with children's physical activity, sedentary time, and screen time by socioeconomic status. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 1-9. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-88

Keywords: academic journal articles, sedentary living, screen time

 

How can we stay healthy when you're throwing all of this in front of us? Findings from focus groups and interviews in middle schools on environmental influences on nutrition and physical activity

Health Education & Behavior

Published:
Jan 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Bauer, K.W. (2004). How can we stay healthy when youre throwing all of this in front of us? Findings from focus groups and interviews in middle schools on environmental influences on nutrition and physical activity. Health Education & Behavior, 31, 34-46.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, programs, policies, healthy eating, children, youth, environment

 

How many steps/day are enough? Preliminary pedometer indices for public health

Sports Medicine

Published:
Jan 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Tudor-Locke, C., & Bassett, D.R., Jr. (2004). How many steps/day are enough? Preliminary pedometer indices for public health. Sports Medicine, 34, 1-8.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, literature reviews, 10000 steps, guidelines, pedometers

 

How much physical activity is enough to prevent unhealthy weight gain? Outcome of the IASO 1st Stock Conference and consensus statement

Obesity Reviews

Published:
May 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Saris, W.H.M., Blair, S.N., van Baak, M.A., Eaton, S.B., Davies, P.S.W., Di Pietro, L., Fogelholm, M., et al. (2003). How much physical activity is enough to prevent unhealthy weight gain? Outcome of the IASO 1st Stock Conference and consensus statement. Obesity Reviews, 4, 101.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, obesity, overweight, guidelines, dose-response relationship

 

Impact of a walking program in people with Down syndrome

Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research

Published:
Jan 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Carmeli, E., Barchad, S., Masharawi, Y., & Coleman, R. (2004). Impact of a walking program in people with Down syndrome. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 18, 180-184.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, walking, benefits, chronic diseases

 

Impact of behavior on quality of life

Quality of Life Research

Published:
Dec 2000
GeoOrigin: International

Dishman, R.K. (2003). The impact of behavior on quality of life. Quality of Life Research, 12(Suppl 1), 43-49.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, behaviour change, policies

 

Impact of community design and land-use choices on public health: A scientific research agenda

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Danenberg, A.L., Jackson, R.J., Frumkin, H., Schieber, R.A., Pratt, M., Kochtitzky, C., et al. (2003). The impact of community design and land-use choices on public health: A scientific research agenda. American Journal of Public Health, 93, 1500-1508.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, communities, environment, mental health, reports

 

Importance of the social environment for physically active lifestyle: Results from an international study

Social Science & Medicine

Published:
Mar 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Stahl, T., Rutten, A., Nutbeam, D., Bauman, A., Kannas, L., Abel, T., et al. (2001). The importance of the social environment for physically active lifestyle: Results from an international study. Social Science & Medicine, 52, 1-10.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, social supports, policies

 

Incidental Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Are Not Associated With Abdominal Adipose Tissue in Inactive Adults

Obesity Journal

Published:
Sep 2011
GeoOrigin: National

McGuire, A.K., & Ross, R. (2011). Incidental Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Are Not Associated With Abdominal Adipose Tissue in Inactive Adults. Obesity, 20, 576-582. doi:10.1038/oby.2011.278

Keywords: academic journal articles, physical inactivity, obesity

 

Increasing children's physical activity levels during recess periods in elementary schools: The effects of providing game equipment

European Journal of Public Health

Published:
Aug 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Verstraete, S.J.M., Cardon, G.M., De Clercq, D.L.R., & De Bourdeaudhuij, I.M.M. (2006). Increasing children's physical activity levels during recess periods in elementary schools: The effects of providing game equipment. European Journal of Public Health, 16, 415-419.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, children, environment, health promotion, behaviour change

 

Increasing daily walking improves glucose tolerance in overweight women

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., Bassett, D.R., Moore, J.B., Redwine, B.A., Groer, M., et al. (2003). Increasing daily walking improves glucose tolerance in overweight women. Preventive Medicine, 37, 356-362.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, women, walking, overweight, benefits, diabetes, pedometers

 

Increasing the health promotive capacity of human environments

American Journal of Health Promotion

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Stokols, D., Grzywacz, J.G., McMahan, S., & Phillips, K. (2003). Increasing the health promotive capacity of human environments . American Journal of Health Promotion, 18, 4-13.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, health promotion, guidelines, research, environment

 

Increasing walking: How important is distance to, attractiveness, and size of public open space?

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Feb 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Giles-Corti, B., Broomhall, M.H., Knuiman, M., Collins, C., Douglas, K., Ng, K., et al. (2005). Increasing walking: How important is distance to, attractiveness, and size of public open space? American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 28(2 Suppl 2), 169-176.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, environment, accessibility, walking

 

Individual and societal influences on participation in physical activity following spinal cord injury: A qualitative study

Physical Therapy

Published:
Jun 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Levins, S.M., Redenbach, D.M., & Dyck, I. (2004). Individual and societal influences on participation in physical activity following spinal cord injury: A qualitative study. Physical Therapy, 84, 496-509.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, barriers, accessibility, physical limitations, environment

 

Intervention to promote physical activity by older adults

Journals of Gerontology

Published:
Oct 2001
GeoOrigin: International

King, A. C. (2001). Intervention to promote physical activity by older adults. Journals of Gerontology, 56A, (Suppl 2), 36-46.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, literature reviews, programs, determinants of health

 

Leading by example: A local health department-community collaboration to incorporate physical activity into organizational practice

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

Published:
Mar 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Yancey, A.K., Lewis, L.B., Sloane, D.C., Guinyard, J.J., Diamant, A.L., Nascimento, L.M., et al. (2004). Leading by example: A local health department-community collaboration to incorporate physical activity into organizational practice. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 10, 116-123.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, strategies, health promotion, research, environment

 

Leisure-time physical activity and lung cancer: A meta-analysis

Cancer Causes & Control

Published:
May 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Tardon, A., Lee, W.J., Delgado-Rodriguez, M., Dosemeci, M., Albanes, D., Hoover, R., et al. (2005). Leisure-time physical activity and lung cancer: A meta-analysis. Cancer Causes Control, 16, 389397.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, literature reviews, leisure-time physical activity, benefits

 

Listening to girls and boys talk about girls' physical activity behaviors

Health Education & Behavior

Published:
Feb 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Vu, M., Murrie, D., Gonzalez, V., & Jobe, J. (2006). Listening to girls and boys talk about girls physical activity behaviors. Health Education & Behavior, 33, 81-96.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, girls, peer influence

 

Long-term exercise training in persons with spinal cord injury: Effects on strength, arm ergometry performance and psychological well-being

Spinal Cord

Published:
Jan 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Hicks, A.L., Martin, K.A., Ditor, D.S., Latimer, A.E., Craven, C., Bugaresti, J., et al. (2003). Long-term exercise training in persons with spinal cord injury: Effects on strength, arm ergometry performance and psychological well-being. Spinal Cord, 41, 34-43.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, strength training, health-related quality of life, physical limitations

 

Long-term maintenance of exercise and healthy eating behaviors in overweight adults

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Nov 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Riebe, D., Blissmer, B., Greene, G., Caldwell, M., Ruggiero, L., Stillwell, K.M., et al. (2005). Long-term maintenance of exercise and healthy eating behaviors in overweight adults. Preventive Medicine, 40, 769-778 .

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, obesity, healthy eating, lifestyle, weight loss

 

Managing healthy eating: Definitions, classifications, and strategies

Health and Education Behavior

Published:
Apr 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Falk, L.W., Sobal, J., Bisogni, C.A., Connors, M., & Devine, C.M. (2001). Managing healthy eating: Definitions, classifications, and strategies. Health and Education Behavior, 28, 425-439.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy eating, strategies

 

Maximizing childrens physical activity: An evaluability assessment to plan a community-based, multi-strategy approach in an ethno-racially and socio-economically diverse city

Health Promotion International

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Dwyer, J.J.M., Hansen, B., Barrera, M., Allison, K., Ceolin-Celestini, S., Koenig, D., et al. (2003). Maximizing childrens physical activity: An evaluability assessment to plan a community-based, multi-strategy approach in an ethno-racially and socio-economically diverse city. Health Promotion International, 18, 199-208.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, communities, evaluations, children, youth

 

Meta-analysis of the association of physical activity with reduced risk of colorectal cancer

Colorectal Disease

Published:
May 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Samad, A.K., Taylor, R.S., Marshall, T., & Chapman, M.A. (2005). A meta-analysis of the association of physical activity with reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal Disease, 7, 204-213

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, literature reviews, benefits

 

Meta-analytic review of obesity prevention programs for children and adolescents: The skinny on interventions that work

Psychological Bulletin

Published:
Sep 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Stice, E., Shaw, H., & Marti, C.N. (2006). A meta-analytic review of obesity prevention programs for children and adolescents: The skinny on interventions that work. Psychological Bulletin, 132, 667-691.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, literature reviews, programs

 

Methodological considerations for researchers and practitioners using pedometers to measure physical (ambulatory) activity

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Published:
Mar 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Tudor-Locke, C.E., & Myers, A.M. (2001). Methodological considerations for researchers and practitioners using pedometers to measure physical (ambulatory) activity. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72, 1-12.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, literature reviews, pedometers, guidelines

 

New moves: A school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jul 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Neumark-Sztainer, D., Story, M., Hannan, P.J., & Rex, J. (2003). New moves: A school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls. Preventive Medicine, 37, 41-51.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, girls, schools, programs, obesity, physical education

 

Non-curricular approaches for increasing physical activity in youth: A review

Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jul 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Jago, R., & Baranowski, T. (2004). Non-curricular approaches for increasing physical activity in youth: A review. Preventive Medicine, 39, 157-163.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, literature reviews, children, daily physical activity, youth, children

 

Nowhere to play? The relationship between the location of outdoor play areas and deprivation in Glasgow

Health & Place

Published:
Jun 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Ellaway, A., Kirk, A., Macintyre, S., & Mutrie, N. (2006). Nowhere to play? The relationship between the location of outdoor play areas and deprivation in Glasgow [Electronic version]. Health & Place.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, communities, children, childhood obesity, urban design, active communities, environment

 

Obesity as compared with physical activity in predicting risk of coronary heart disease in women

Circulation

Published:
Jan 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Li, T.Y., Rana, J.S., Manson, J.E., Willett, W.C., Stampfer, M.J., Colditz, G.A., et al., (2006). Obesity as compared with physical activity in predicting risk of coronary heart disease in women. Circulation, 113, 499-506.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, women, overweight, obesity, sedentary living

 

Obesity in Canada: Where and how many?

International Journal of Obesity

Published:
Apr 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Vanasse, A., Demers, M., Hemiari, A., & Courteau, J. (2006). Obesity in Canada: Where and how many?. International Journal of Obesity, 30, 677-683.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, healthy eating, obesity, environment, lifestyle

 

Obesity relationships with community design, physical activity, and time spent in cars

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Aug 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Frank, L.D., Andresen, M.A., & Schmid, T.L. (2004). Obesity relationships with community design, physical activity, and time spent in cars. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 27, 87-96.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, obesity, environment, body mass index, active transportation

 

Older adult perspectives on physical activity and exercise: Voices from multiple cultures

Preventing Chronic Disease

Published:
Oct 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Belza, B., Walkwick, J., Shiu-Thornton, S., Schwartz, S., Taylor, M., & LoGerfo, J. (2004). Older adult perspectives on physical activity and exercise: Voices from multiple cultures. Preventing Chronic Disease, 1, 1-12.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, barriers, cultural differences

 

Opportunities for integrating public health and urban planning approaches to promote active community environments

American Journal of Health Promotion

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Hoehner, C.M., Brennan, L.K., Brownson, R.C., Handy, S.L., & Killingsworth, R. (2003). Opportunities for integrating public health and urban planning approaches to promote active community environments. American Journal of Health Promotion, 18, 14-20.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, environment, planning, reports, public health

 

Parental correlates of physical activity in children and early adolescents

Sports Medicine

Published:
Jan 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Gustafson, S.L. & Rhodes, R.E. (2006). Parental correlates of physical activity in children and early adolescents. Sports Medicine, 36, 79-97.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, children, youth

 

Participants' perceptions of a lifestyle approach to promoting physical activity: Targeting deprived communities in Kingston-Upon-Hull

Public Health

Published:
Aug 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Wormald, H., Waters, H., Sleap, M., & Ingle, L. (2006, August 4). Participants' perceptions of a lifestyle approach to promoting physical activity: Targeting deprived communities in Kingston-Upon-Hull [Electronic version]. BMC Public Health, 6, 202.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, communities, active communities, health promotion, environment

 

Perceived environment and physical activity: A meta-analysis of selected environmental characteristics

International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity

Published:
May 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Duncan, M.J., Spence, J.C., & Mummery, W.K. ( 2005). Perceived environment and physical activity: A meta-analysis of selected environmental characteristics. International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2, 11.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, literature reviews, environment

 

Perceived neighborhood correlates of walking among participants visiting the Canada on the Move website

Canadian Journal of Public Health

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: National

Spence, J.C., Plotnikoff, R.C., Rovniak, L.S., Martin Ginis, K.A., Rodgers, W., & Lear, S.A. (2006). Perceived neighborhood correlates of walking among participants visiting the Canada on the Move website. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 97 (Suppl 1), S36-S40.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, walking, environment

 

Physical activity and cardiovascular disease prevention in women: How much is good enough?

Exercise & Sport Sciences Reviews

Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Bassuk, S.S., & Manson, J.E. (2003). Physical activity and cardiovascular disease prevention in women: How much is good enough?. Exercise & Sports Sciences Reviews, 31, 176-181.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, women, guidelines, reports

 

Physical activity and its impact on health outcomes. Paper 2: Prevention of unhealthy weight gain and obesity by physical activity: An analysis of the evidence

Obesity Reviews

Published:
Nov 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Erlichman, J., Kerbey, A.L., & James, W.P.T. (2002). Physical activity and its impact on health outcomes. Paper 2: Prevention of unhealthy weight gain and obesity by physical activity: An analysis of the evidence. Obesity Reviews, 3, 273.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy weights, literature reviews, obesity, overweight, guidelines

 

Physical activity and older adults: A review of health benefits and the effectiveness of interventions

Journal of Sports Sciences

Published:
Aug 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Taylor, A.H., Cable, N.T., Faulkner, G., Hillsdon, M., Narici, M., & Van Der Bij, A.K. (2004). Physical activity and older adults: A review of health benefits and the effectiveness of interventions. Journal of Sports Sciences, 22, 703-725.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, literature reviews, programs, health promotion, health-related quality of life

 

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Across the Lifespan

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Published:
Jul 2011
GeoOrigin: International

Salmon, J. (2011). Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Across the Lifespan. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 18, 173-175. doi: 10.1007/s1259-011-9176-3

Keywords: academic journal articles, physical inactivity

 

Physical activity and sedentary behavior: A population-based study of barriers, enjoyment, and preference

Health Psychology

Published:
Jan 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Salmon, J., Owen, N., Crawford, D., Bauman, A., & Sallis, J.F. (2003). Physical activity and sedentary behavior: A population-based study of barriers, enjoyment, and preference. Health Psychology, 22, 178-188.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, barriers, sedentary living

 

Physical activity decreases cardiovascular disease risk in women: Review and meta-analysis

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jun 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Oguma, Y., & Shinoda-Tagawa, T. (2004). Physical activity decreases cardiovascular disease risk in women: Review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 407-18.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, literature reviews, women, dose-response relationship

 

Physical activity decreases cardiovascular disease risk in women: Review and meta-analysis

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jun 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Oguma, Y., & Shinoda-Tagawa, T. (2004). Physical activity decreases cardiovascular disease risk in women: Review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 407-18.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, literature reviews, women, dose-response relationship

 

Physical activity for people with cardiovascular disease: Recommendations of the National Heart Foundation of Australia

Medical Journal of Australia

Published:
Jan 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Briffa, T.G., Maiorana, A., Sheerin, N.J., Stubbs, A.G., Oldenburg, B.F., Sammel, N.L., et al. (2006). Physical activity for people with cardiovascular disease: Recommendations of the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 184, 71-75.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, reports, guidelines, benefits

 

Physical Activity in Early and Modern Populations

American Academy of Physical Education

114 pages
Published:
Apr 1987
GeoOrigin: International

These academic papers were presented at the 59th annual meeting of the American Academy of Physical Education. They include topics such as an evolutionary view, fitness, diseases, and children and youth.

American Academy of Physical Education papers #21

A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--History, ID #15

Keywords: academic journal articles

 

Physical activity in the management of diabetes: Population-based perspectives and strategies

Canadian Journal of Diabetes

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: National

Plotnikoff, R. (2006). Physical activity in the management of diabetes: Population-based perspectives and strategies. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 30, 52-62.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, literature reviews, population health, health promotion, strength training

 

Physical activity in the prevention of cancer

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Published:
Jan 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Kruk, J. & Aboul-Enein, H.Y. (2006). Physical activity in the prevention of cancer. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 7, 11-21.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, literature reviews, benefits, dose-response relationship

 

Physical activity participation among persons with disabilities: Barriers and facilitators

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Published:
Jun 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Rimmer, J.H., Riley, B., Wang, E., Rauworth, A., & Jurkowski, J. (2004). Physical activity participation among persons with disabilities: Barriers and facilitators. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 419-425.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, barriers, accessibility, physical limitations, environment

 

Physical activity, sport, and pediatric diabetes

Pediatric Diabetes

Published:
Feb 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Riddell, M.C. & Iscoe, K.E. (2006). Physical activity, sport, and pediatric diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes, 7, 60-70.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, children, literature reviews, sports, healthy eating

 

Physical activity, the compression of morbidity, and the health of the elderly

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

Published:
Feb 1996
GeoOrigin: International

Fries, J.F. (1996). Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 89, 64-68.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, chronic disease prevention, health promotion

 

Physical activity/exercise and Type 2 diabetes: A consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association

Diabetes Care

Published:
Jun 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Sigal R.J., Kenny G.P., Wasserman D.H., Castaneda-Sceppa C., & White R.D. (2006). Physical activity/exercise and Type 2 diabetes: A consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care, 29, 1433-1438.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, literature reviews, Type 2 diabetes, programs

 

Posters can prompt less active people to use the stairs

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

Published:
Dec 2000
GeoOrigin: International

Kerr, J., Eves, F., & Carroll, D. (2000). Posters can prompt less active people to use the stairs. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 54, 942-943.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, workplace walking, posters, stair walking

 

Prescribing exercise as preventive therapy

Canadian Medical Association Journal

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: National

Warburton, D.E.R., Nicol, C.W., & Bredin, S.S.D. (2006). Prescribing exercise as preventive therapy. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174, 961-974.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, literature reviews, benefits, evaluation, Canadian guidelines, daily physical activity

 

Prevalence of school policies, programs, and facilities that promote a healthy physical school environment

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Everett J.S., Brener, N.D., & McManus, T. (2003). Prevalence of school policies, programs, and facilities that promote a healthy physical school environment. American Journal of Public Health, 93, 1570-1575.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, policies, programs, environment

 

Prevention of Type 2 diabetes mellitus by changes in lifestyle among subjects with impaired glucose tolerance

The New England Journal of Medicine

Published:
May 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Tuomilehto, J., Lindtrom, J., Eriksson, J.G., Valle, T.T., Hamalainen, H., Ilanne-Parikka, P., et al. (2001). Prevention of Type 2 diabetes mellitus by changes in lifestyle among subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. The New England Journal of Medicine, 344, 1343-1350.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, lifestyle, healthy eating, health promotion, counselling

 

Program to prevent functional decline in physically frail, elderly persons who live at home

New England Journal of Medicine

Published:
Oct 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Gill, T.M., Baker, D.I., Gottschalk, M., Peduzzi, P.N., Allore, H., & Byers, A. (2002). New England Journal of Medicine, 347, 1068-1074.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, functional mobility, programs

 

Promoting physical activity in girls: A case study of one school's success

Journal of School Health

Published:
Feb 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Felton, G., Saunders, R.P., Ward, D.S., Dishman, R.K., Dowda, M., & Pate, R.R. (2005). Promoting physical activity in girls: A case study of one school's success. Journal of School Health, 75, 57-62.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, girls, peer influence, physical education, environment

 

Promoting physical activity in women: Evaluation of a 2-year community-based intervention in Sydney, Australia

Health Promotion International

Published:
Jun 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Wen, L.M., Thomas, M., Jones, H., Orr, N., Moreton, R., King, L., et al. (2002). Promoting physical activity in women: Evaluation of a 2-year community-based intervention in Sydney, Australia . Health Promotion International, 17, 127-137.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, women, health promotion, communities, programs

 

Promoting safe walking and biking to school: The Marin County success story

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Staunton, C.E., Hubsmith, D., & Kallins, W. (2003). Promoting safe walking and biking to school: The Marin County success story. American Journal of Public Health, 93, 1431-1434.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, cycling, walking, safety, schools, research, environment

 

Promoting safe walking and biking to school: The Marin County success story

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Staunton, C.E., Hubsmith, D., & Kallins, W. (2003). Promoting safe walking and biking to school: The Marin County success story. American Journal of Public Health, 93, 1431-1434.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, active transportation, walking, cycling, environment

 

Promotion of physical activity among high-school girls: A randomized controlled trial

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Sep 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Pate, R.R., Ward, D.S., Saunders, R.P., Felton, G., Dishman, R.K., & Dowda, M. (2005). Promotion of physical activity among high-school girls: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Public Health, 95, 1582-1587.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, girls, programs, schools

 

Prospective study of pregravid physical activity and sedentary behaviors in relation to the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus

Archives of Internal Medicine

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Zhang, C., Solomon, C.G., Manson, J.E., & Hu, F.B. (2006). A prospective study of pregravid physical activity and sedentary behaviors in relation to the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus. Archives of Internal Medicine, 166, 543-548.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, women, pregnancy, daily physical activity, television

 

Randomized clinical trial of strength training in young people with cerebral palsy

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

Published:
Oct 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Dodd, K.J., Taylor, N.F., & Graham, H.K. (2003). Randomized clinical trial of strength training in young people with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 45, 652-657.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, disabilities, strength training, youth, functional mobility

 

Reduction in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin

The New England Journal of Medicine

Published:
Feb 2002
GeoOrigin: International

Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group (2002). Reduction in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin. The New England Journal of Medicine, 346, 393-403.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, lifestyle, programs, weight loss

 

Resistance exercise in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer

Journal of Clinical Oncology

Published:
May 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Segal, R.J., Reid, R.D., Courneya, K.S., Malone, S.C., Parliament, M.B., Scott, C.G., et al. (2003). Resistance exercise in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 21, 1653-1659.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cancer, strength training, health-related quality of life, benefits

 

Resistance training and Type 2 diabetes: Considerations for implementation at the population level

Diabetes Care

Published:
Aug 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Eves, N. & Plotnikoff, R. (2006). Resistance training and Type 2 diabetes: Considerations for implementation at the population level. Diabetes Care, 29, 1933-1941.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, strength training

 

Role of local government in physical activity: Employee perceptions

Health Promotion Practice

Published:
Feb 2005
GeoOrigin: International

Steele, R., & Caperchione, C. (2005). Role of local government in physical activity: Employee perceptions. Health Promotion Practice, 6, 214-218.

Keywords: academic journal articles, communities, government, workplaces, health promotion, strategies, research, environment

 

Schematic for focusing on youth in investigations of community design and physical activity

American Journal of Health Promotion

Published:
Sep 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Krizek, K.J., Birnbaum, A.S., & Levinson, D.M. (2004). A schematic for focusing on youth in investigations of community design and physical activity. American Journal of Health Promotion, 19, 33-38.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, youth, communities, environment

 

School-based interventions for childhood and adolescent obesity

Obesity Reviews

Published:
Aug 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Sharma, M. (2006). School-based interventions for childhood and adolescent obesity. Obesity Reviews, 7, 261-269.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, childhood obesity, literature reviews

 

Sedentary behaviour and life expectancy in the USA: a cause-deleted life table analysis

BMJ Open

Published:
Oct 2012
GeoOrigin: International

Katzmarzyk, P.T., & Lee, M.(2012) Sedentary behaviour and life expectancy in the USA: a cause-deleted life table analysis. BMJ Open,2,1-8. doi10.1136/bmjopen-2012-000828

Keywords: academic journal articles, sedentary living

 

Sedentary lifestyles, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease: From research to practice

Critical Pathways in Cardiology

Published:
Dec 2004
GeoOrigin: International

Bulwer, B.E. (2004). Sedentary lifestyles, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease: From research to practice. Critical Pathways in Cardiology, 3, 184-193.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, sedentary living, benefits, stages of change, programs

 

Sitting Time and Mortality from All Causes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer

American College of Sports Medicine

Published:
Oct 2009
GeoOrigin: International

Katzmarzyk, P.T., Church, T.S., Craig, C.L., & Bouchard, C. (2009) Sitting Time and Mortality from All Causes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer. American College of Sports Medicine, 41, 998-1005. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181930355

Keywords: academic journal articles, sedentary living

 

Social ecological model and physical activity in African American women

American Journal of Community Psychology

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Fleury, J., & Lee, S.M. (2006). The social ecological model and physical activity in African American women. American Journal of Community Psychology, 37, 129-140.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, women, literature reviews, determinants of health

 

Staying healthy: The salience and meaning of health maintenance behaviors among rural older adults in North Carolina.

Social Science & Medicine

Published:
Dec 2001
GeoOrigin: International

Arcury, T.A., Quandt, S. A., & Bell, R.A. (2001). Social Science & Medicine, 53, 1541-1556.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, older adults, cultural differences, healthy aging, communities

 

Sustained reduction in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes by lifestyle intervention: follow-up of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study

Lancet

Published:
Nov 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Lindstrom, J., Ilanne-Parikka, P., Peltonen, M., Aunola, S., Eriksson, J.G., Hemio, K., et al. (2006). Sustained reduction in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes by lifestyle intervention: follow-up of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study. Lancet, 368, 1673-1679.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, lifestyle, programs, counselling

 

Systematic review of exercise trials post stroke

Clinical Rehabilitation

Published:
Jan 2003
GeoOrigin: International

Meek, C., Pollock, A., Potter, J., Langhorne, P. (2003). A systematic review of exercise trials post stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 17, 6-13.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, cardiovascular disease, literature reviews, benefits

 

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance – Development of a community based falls prevention program.

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Published:
May 2008
GeoOrigin: International

Li, F., Harmer, P., Mack, K.A., Sleet, D., Fisher, K. J., Kohn, M.A., Millet, L.M., Xu, J., Yang, T., Sutton, B., & Tompkins, Y. (2008). Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance – Development of a community based falls prevention program. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 5, 445-455.

Keywords: academic journal articles, falls prevention, research, older adults, tai chi

 

The public health burdens of sedentary living habits: theoretical but realistic estimates

American College of Sports Medicine

Published:
Jul 1994
GeoOrigin: International

Powell, K.E. & Blair, S.N. (1994). The public health burdens of sedentary living habits: theoretical but realistic estimates. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 26(7), 851-856.

Keywords: academic journal articles, sedentary living

 

Translation of an effective Tai Chi intervention into a community-based falls prevention program

American Journal of Public Health

Published:
Jul 2008
GeoOrigin: International

Li, F., Harmer, P., Glasgow, R., Mack, K.A., Sleet, D., Fisher, K. J., et al. (2008). Translation of an effective Tai Chi intervention into a community-based falls prevention program. American Journal of Public Health, 98(7), 1195-1198.

Keywords: academic journal articles, falls prevention, program evaluation, research, older adults, tai chi

 

Urban form and a child's trip to school: The current literature and a framework for future research

Journal of Planning Literature

Published:
May 2005
GeoOrigin: International

McMillan, T.E. (2005). Urban form and a child's trip to school: The current literature and a framework for future research. Journal of Planning Literature 19, 440-456.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, urban design, literature reviews, environment, children, active transportation, policies, frameworks

 

What is the evidence on school health promotion in improving health or preventing disease and, specifically, what is the effectiveness of the health promoting schools approach?

World Health Organization

Published:
Mar 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Stewart-Brown S. (2006). What is the evidence on school health promotion in improving health or preventing disease and, specifically, what is the effectiveness of the health promoting schools approach? World Health Organization. Retrieved October, 2006, from http://www.euro.who.int/document/e88185.pdf

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, schools, health promotion, physical education, programs, literature reviews

 

Young people and healthy eating: A systematic review of research on barriers and facilitators

Health Education Research

Published:
Feb 2006
GeoOrigin: International

Shepherd, J., Harden, A., Rees, R., Brunton, G., Garcia, J., Oliver, S., et al. (2006). Young people and healthy eating: A systematic review of research on barriers and facilitators. Health Education Research, 21, 239-257.

Keywords: academic journal articles, research, healthy eating, literature reviews, determinants of health, youth, children, barriers