How did Canada's children and youth do in 2011?
Active Healthy Kids Canada has the results of their 7th annual Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.
You will find links to the whole report card, a summarized version, and supporting documents and resources.
Weaver, R. G., Beets, M. W., Webster, C., Beighle, A., & Hubertay, J. (2012). A conceptual model for training after-school program staffers to promote physical activity and nutrition. Journal of School Health, 82(4), 186-195. doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2011.00685.x
Pearson, J.A., Burkhart, E., Pifalo, W.B., Palaggo-Toy, T., & Krohn, K. (2005). A lifestyle modification intervention for the treatment of osteoporosis. American Journal of Health Promotion, 2, 28-33
Matson-Koffman, D.M., Brownstein, J.N., Neiner, J.A., & Greaney, M.L. (2005). A site-specific literature review of policy and environmental interventions that promote physical activity and nutrition for cardiovascular health: What works? American Journal of Health Promotion, 19, 167-193.
Bailey, D.A., McKay, H.A., Mirwald, R.L., Crocker, P.R., & Faulkner, R.A. (1999). A six-year longitudinal study of the relationship of physical activity to bone mineral accrual in growing children: The University of Saskatchewan bone mineral accrual study. Journal of Bone & Mineral Research, 14, 1672-1679.
pdf file, 27 pages Published: Mar 2009 GeoOrigin: National
Offers information on the classification, size and geographic location of major industries in Canada, providing a picture of the workplace landscape in Canada.
A useful resource for those with an interest in workplace development, program planning and policy development. Researchers and others can use this information to develop future research, programs and activities specifically targeted to type of workplace, workplace size, location, industry and industry gender composition.
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.
Pollock, M.L., Gaesser, G.A., Butcher, J.D., Despres, J., Dishman, R.K., Franklin, B.A., et al. (1998). ACSM position stand: The recommended quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and flexibility in healthy adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 30, 975-991.
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.
Active Kids Healthy Kids is an initiative of the Nova Scotia Government to help increase the physical activity levels of children and youth in Nova Scotia.
On this website, you will find an overview and the initiative's strategy as well as resources and research.
You will also find two research reports (the benchmark study (2002) and the follow-up study (2005) that examined the physical activity levels children and youth in grade 3, 7 and 11).
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.
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
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This Research Update article highlights an innovative action research project that required the researcher to build trusting relationships with high school-aged Aboriginal women. A core group of young Aboriginal women developed action initiatives to support opportunities to discuss body image experiences and to raise awareness about the issue beyond their own communities.
This is a collection of research articles referencing the Canadian physical activity guidelines. Volume 98; Volume 32 Applied Journal of Public Health; Vol 98, Supp 2, 2007 and Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism; Vol 32, Supp 2E, 2007
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Research, ID #1209
Beets, M. W., Beighle, A., Erwin, H. E., & Huberty, J. L. (2009). After-school program impact on physical activity and fitness: A Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 36(6), 527-537. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2009.01.033
View the results of the Arthritis Project by the Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA). It is presented in PowerPoint and provided in French as well as English.
O'Brien Cousins, S. & Edwards, K. (2003). Alice in menopauseland: The jabberwocky of medicalized middle age. Health Care for Women International, 23, 325-345.
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.
Kohrt, W.M., Bloomfield, S.A., Little, K.D., Nelson, M.E., & Yingling, V.R. (2004). American College of Sports Medicine position stand: Physical activity and bone health. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36, 1985-1996.
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.
PDF file, 40 pages Published: 2004 GeoOrigin: Alberta
The Alberta Centre for Active Living, in collaboration with the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation, produced this environmental scan to address the need for a centralized listing of current workplace wellness programs in Alberta.
This resource is also available in the Centre library: Centre Publications, ID #981
Cavill, N., Foster, C, Oja, P., & Martin, B.W. (2006). An evidence-based approach to physical activity promotion and policy development in Europe: Contrasting case studies. Promotion & Education, 13, 104-111.
Sharpe, P.A., Granner, M.L., Hutto, B., & Ainsworth, B.E. (2004). Association of environmental factors to meeting physical activity recommendations in two South Carolina counties. American Journal of Health Promotion, 18, 251-257.
Lee, M. & Paffenbarger, R.S. (2000). Associations of light, moderate, and vigorous intensity physical activity with longevity: The Harvard Alumni Health Study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 151, 293-299.
120 pages Published: 2004 GeoOrigin: International
This report presents the evidence that shows that as well as contributing to well-being, physical activity is essential for good health. Physical inactivity is established as a major causal factor of chronic disease.
This resource is available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Benefits, ID #1101
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.
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.
PDF file, 2 pages Published: Sep 2009 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article highlights a study that looks at the influence of a walking program and a fitness centre exercise program on the way middle-aged, overweight or obese people feel about their bodies.
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.
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.
Marks, R. & Allegrante, J.P. (2005). Chronic osteoarthritis and adherence to exercise: A review of the literature. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13, 434-460.
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.
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.
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This Research Update article highlights research in Edmonton, Alberta that used key stakeholder perspectives to examine factors that promote or prevent the development of neighbourhoods in urban areas where walking, being active, and buying healthy, affordable food are easy.
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.
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.
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.
Swain, D.P. & Franklin, B.A. (2006). Comparison of cardioprotective benefits of vigorous versus moderate intensity aerobic exercise. American Journal of Cardiology, 97, 141-147.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annesi, J.J. (2005). Correlations of depression and total mood disturbance with physical activity and self-concept in preadolescents enrolled in an after-school exercise program. Psychological Reports, 96, 891-898.
Beets, M. W., Wallner, M., & Beighle, A. (2012). Defining standards and policies for promoting physical activity in afterschool programs. Journal of School Health, 80(8), 411-417.
doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2010.00521.x.
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.
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.
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This Research Update article provides an overview of the development and scientific validation of a survey to measure Canadians' nutrition behaviours and how these behaviours relate to their attitudes and knowledge around nutrition.
This survey is called the Canadian BANKS (Behaviours, Attitudes and Nutrition Knowledge Survey).
Bull, F.C., Bellew, B., Schšppe, S., & Bauman, A.E. (2004). Developments in national physical activity policy: An international review and recommendations towards better practice. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, 7(Suppl. 1), 93-104.
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.
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
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.
Devos-Comby, L., Cronan, T., & Roesch, S. C. (2006). Do exercise and self-management interventions benefit patients with osteoarthritis of the knee? A meta analytic review. Journal of Rheumatology, 33, 744.
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.
Pratt, M., Macera, C.A., Sallis, J.F., O'Donnell, M., & Frank, L.D. (2004). Economic interventions to promote physical activity: Application of the SLOTH model. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 27(Suppl 1), 136-145.
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.
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
Veugelers P. & Fitzgerald A. (2005). Effectiveness of School Programs in Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Multilevel Comparison. American Journal of Public Health, 95, 432-435
Heath, G.W., Brownson, R.C., Kruger, J., Miles, R., Powell, K.E., & Ramsey, L.T. (2006). Effectiveness of urban design and land use and transport policies and practices to increase physical activity: A systematic review. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 3(Supp 1), S55-S76.
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.
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.
Blalock, S.J., DeVellis, B.M., Patterson, C.C., Campbell, M.K., Orenstein, D.R., & Dooley, M.A. (2002). Effects of an osteoporosis prevention program incorporating tailored educational materials. American Journal of Health Promotion, 16, 146-156.
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.
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.
Chavannes, N., Vollenberg, J.J., van Schayck, C.P., & Wouters, E.F. (2002). Effects of physical activity in mild to moderate COPD: A systematic review. British Journal of General Practice, 52, 574-578.
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
Kolbe, L., Kann, L., Patterson, B., Wechsler, H., Osorio, J., & Collins, J. (2004). Enabling the nation's schools to help prevent heart disease, stroke, cancer, COPD, diabetes, and other serious health problems. Public Health Reports, 119, 286-302.
Brownson, R.C., Baker, E.A., Housemann, R.A., Brennan, L.K., & Bacak, S.J. (2001). Environmental and policy determinants of physical activity in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 91, 1995-2003.
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.
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.
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.
This Research Update article describes an
evaluation framework and study that incorporates
individual, cultural, and community factors
relevant to assessing the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in northern Saskatchewan communities.
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.
This is a review of the research the hopes to answer whether out-of-school time programming can be used to help combat America's battle with youth obesity by promoting increased levels of physical activity.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Children and Youth, ID #1229
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.
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.
This Research Update article outlines baseline levels of dietary adherence among type 2 diabetes patients in the Edmonton area and explores possible barriers to healthy eating.
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Mar 2010 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article explores the root causes of current health epidemics, such as the rise in obesity, through examining historical trends that have led to an increasingly sedentary society.
Thompson, P.D., Buchner, D., Pińa, 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.
Myers, J., Prakash, M., Froelicher, V., Do, D., Partington, S., & Atwood, J.E. (2002). Exercise capacity and mortality among men referred for exercise testing. New England Journal of Medicine, 346, 793-801.
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.
This systematic review found that exercise can be used as a weight loss intervention, particularly when combined with dietary change. Exercise is associated with improved cardiovascular disease risk factors (diastolic blood pressure, triglycerides and fasting glucose) even if no weight is lost.
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.
Spruit, M.A., Troosters, T., Trappenburg, J.C.A., Decramer, M., & Gosselink, R. (2004). Exercise training during rehabilitation of patients with COPD: A current perspective. Patient Education & Counseling, 52, 243-248.
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.
PDF file, 2 pages Published: Jul 2009 GeoOrigin: Alberta
Recent evidence suggests that breast cancer survivors who are physically active live longer and have a reduced chance of cancer recurrence.
This Research Update article presents research that explores strategies for facilitating breast cancer patients and survivors to do more physical activity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This document highlights how the University of Alberta is addressing obesity research from a wide range of disciplines and faculties. It highlights the obesity research being done by 36 U of A researchers.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Health/Well-being--Obesity [file cabinet], ID #1244
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.
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.
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.
Warburton, D.E.R., Nicol, C.W., & Bredin, S.D.S. (2006). Health benefits of physical activity: The evidence. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174, 801-809.
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Mar 2010 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article highlights a study that assesses physical activity, fitness, body mass index and insulin sensitivity in youth aged 9 to 15 years. The Healthy Hearts research project is a school-based study conducted in seven rural communities in central Alberta.
PDF file, 4 pages Published: Jun 2012 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This article Research Update discusses the PANDA research team’s
approach to developing interventions, using a “4-A
Framework” (food adequacy, accessibility, availability and acceptability) as a guide to
understanding environmental factors affecting the ability of people to change their health behaviours.
Hamilton, S., Martin, J., Guyot, M., Trifonopoulos, M., Caughey, A., & Chan, H.M. (2004). Healthy living in Nunavut: An on-line nutrition course for Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic. International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 63, 243-250.
html file, 2 pages Published: 2003 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article summarizes the results of the 2002 Alberta Survey on Physical Activity. This survey found that 57% of Albertans were sufficiently active for health benefits.
pdf file, 1 page Published: Sep 2007 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article details the results of a study tracking activity rates among older adults in southern Alberta. The study found that older adults are not getting enough continuous activity (i.e., activity in bouts of at least 10 minutes).
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.
Thorstensson, C.A., Roos, E.M., Petersson, I.F., & Arvidsson, B. (2006). How do middle-aged patients conceive exercise as a form of treatment for knee osteoarthritis?. Disability & Rehabilitation, 28, 51-59.
PDF file, 4 pages Published: Dec 2012 GeoOrigin: Alberta
Using the Internet to deliver physical activity programs is becoming increasingly common. This Research Update article presents research findings and insights about the effectiveness of web-based programs in increasing physical activity levels in adults.
PDF file, 1 page Published: Dec 2008 GeoOrigin: Alberta
Commercial ads that refer to physical activity when trying to sell a product are much more common than publicly funded ads that promote physical activity. And it’s very likely that the commercial ads take attention away from the publicly funded ads.
This Research Update article explores how health promoters can counter this trend and increase people’s attraction to public health promotion ads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is a special supplement that has been developed to serve as a guide for multiple organizations, associations and agencies to inform and support their planning work related to increasing physical activity among America's aging population.
Volume 9 Supplement May 2001 Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Group--Older Adults [file cabinet], ID #1265
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.
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.
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.
Green, L.W., Orleans, C.T., Ottoson, J.M., Cameron, R., Pierce, J.P., & Bettinghaus, E.P. (2006). Inferring strategies for disseminating physical activity policies, programs, and practices from the successes of tobacco control. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 31(Suppl 4), 66-81.
Gerdhem, P., Ringsberg, K.A., kesson, K., & Obrant, K.J., (2003). Influence of muscle strength, physical activity and weight on bone mass in a population-based sample of 1004 elderly women. Osteoporosis International, 14, 768-772.
PDF file, 2 pages Published: Mar 2012 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article highlights stories of innovative methods of sharing health research findings. It includes 15 knowledge translation (KT) stories and provides examples of knowledge translation strategies, methods and evaluation from across Canada and beyond. The Casebook will be of interest to academics, researchers, community practitioners, policy makers and others interested in KT.
English, K.C., Wallerstein, N., Chino, M., Finster, C.E., Rafelito, A., Adeky, S., et al. (2004). Intermediate outcomes of a tribal community public health infrastructure assessment. Ethnicity & Disease, 14(Suppl 1), S61-69.
Atkin, J. A., Gorely, T., Biddle, S. J. H., Cavill, N., & Foster, C. (2010). Interventions to promote physical activity in young people conducted in the hours immediately after school: a systematic review. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 18, 176-187. doi: 10.1007/s12529-010-9111-z
Galper, D.I., Trivedi, M.H., Barlow, C.E., Dunn, A.L., & Kampert, J.B. (2006). Inverse association between physical inactivity and mental health in men and women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38, 173-178.
Canada's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth for 2008 is the fourth annual overview of key indicators in relation to the physical activity levels of Canada's young people. This is a summary document.
This resource is available in the Centre library: Populations -- Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #1154
Weinstein, A.R. & Sesso, H.D. (2006). Joint effects of physical activity and body weight on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Exercise & Sport Sciences Reviews, 34, 10-15.
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.
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.
Korpelainen, R., Korpelainen, J., Heikkinen, J., VŠŠnŠnen, K., & KeinŠnen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (2003). Lifestyle factors are associated with osteoporosis in lean women but not in normal and overweight women: A population-based cohort study of 1222 women. Osteoporosis International, 14, 34-43
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Damush, T.M., Perkins, S.M., Mikesky, A.E., Roberts, M. & O'Dea, J. (2005). Motivational factors influencing older adults diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis to join and maintain an exercise program. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13, 45-59.
Ansved, T. (2003). Muscular dystrophies: Influence of physical conditioning on the disease evolution. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 6, 435-439.
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.
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.
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.
The 2007 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, is the third annual overview of physical activity levels of Canada's young people. For the third straight year, Canada has received a failing D grade.
This resource is also available in the Centre library: Populations -- Children/Youth [file cabinet], ID #1151
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.
PDF file, 2 pages Published: Apr 2009 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article highlights an upcoming SPHERU study in which researchers will focus on the bone health of populations in rural and urban areas.
The aim: to improve the diagnosis, management and prevention of osteoporosis, which is both preventable and treatable.
PDF file, 4 pages Published: Oct 2008 GeoOrigin: Alberta
ParticipACTION is back, and researchers want to know what impact the "new generation" NG-ParticipACTION is having on Canadians. This WellSpring looks at what researchers have found out about the efficacy of the new ParticipACTION media campaign.
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.
This guidebook illustrates how participatory research can be applied in health promotion in Canada; it uses Canadian examples to explain participatory research in health promotion; it identifies individuals, materials, information and resources that can help community groups and organization in planning, implementing and evaluating participatory research projects.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Health/Well-being--Participatory Research [file cabinet], ID #501
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
van Zandvoort, M., Tucker, P., Irwin, J. D., & Burke, S. M. (2010). Physical activity at daycare: issues, challenges and perspectives. Early Years, 30(2), 175-188. doi: 10.1080/09575141003667282
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.
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.
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.
Plotnikoff, R. (2006). Physical activity in the management of diabetes: Population-based perspectives and strategies. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 30, 52-62.
This Research Update article outlines some of the findings of a Montreal-based research team who are studying North America’s most popular
bicycle sharing program: BIXI Montreal. The article reports on research carried out in 2009,
which included examination of program participation levels, as well as other mobility and transportation factors.
Beets, M. W., Huberty, J., & Beighle, A. (2012). Physical activity of children attending afterschool programs. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 42(2), 180-184. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.10.007
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.
Fees, B., Trost, S., Bopp, M., & Dzewaltowski, D. A. (2009). Physical activity programming in family child care homes: providers' perceptions of practices and barriers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 41(4), 268-273. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.01.013
Strawbridge, W.J., Deleger, S., Roberts, R.E., & Kaplan, G.A. (2003). Physical activity reduces the risk of subsequent depression for older adults. American Journal of Epidemiology, 156, 328-334.
McDonald, C.M., (2002). Physical activity, health impairments, and disability in neuromuscular disease. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 81(Suppl 11), S108-120.
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.
pdf file, 8 pages Published: Jan 2010 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This is the summary report from a series of focus groups held in Alberta, looking at the barriers and facilitators to physical activity. This project focused on five vulnerable community groups:
pdf file, 7 pages Published: 2005 GeoOrigin: Alberta
In 2005, Dr. Steven Blair came to the University of Alberta and presented on physical inactivity and its impact on public health. This is a copy of his presentation.
Ram, F.S.F., Robinson, S.M., Black, P.N., & Picot, J. (2005). Physical training for asthma. Cochrane Database System Review, 4. Retrieved November 21, 2006, from Cochrane Database.
This review examines the effectiveness and the efficacy of physical training in people with asthma. These results suggest that cardiopulmonary fitness may improve wihout changes in lung function. Asthma patients should be encouraged to participate in regular physical activity.
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.
Warburton, D.E.R., Nicol, C.W., & Bredin, S.S.D. (2006). Prescribing exercise as preventive therapy. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174, 961-974.
Warburton, D.E.R., Nicol, C.W., & Bredin, S.D.S. (2006). Prescribing exercise as preventive therapy. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174, 801-809.
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.
Oldenburg, B. (2002). Preventing chronic disease and improving health: Broadening the scope of behavioral medicine research and practice. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9, 1-16.
This publication is a CDC compendium of effective community-based interventions from around the world. It was developed to help public health practitioners, senior service providers, and others who wish to implement fall prevention programs. It includes specific science-based interventions in three categories: exercise-based, home modification, and multifaceted interventions.
A hard copy is also available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Older Adults (Physical Activity), Report ID #1313.
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.
Macaulay, A., Harris, S., Lévesque, L., Cargo, M., Ford E., Salsberg, J., et al. (2003). Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes: Experiences of 2 Aboriginal communities in Canada. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 27, 464-475.
5 pages Published: 2008 GeoOrigin: British Columbia
Conference agenda, overview and speakers list.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Group--Older Adults (Conferences) [file cabinet], ID #1264
Brawley, L.R., Rejeski, W.J., & King, A.C. (2003). Promoting physical activity for older adults: The challenges for changing behavior. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 25(Suppl 2), 172-183.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brown, W.J., Ford, J.H., Burton, N.W., Marshall, A.L., & Dobson, A.J. (2005). Prospective study of physical activity and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 29, 265-272.
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.
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.
Flynn, M.A., McNeil, D.A., Maloff, B., Mutasingwa, D., Wu, M., Ford, C., et al. (2006). Reducing obesity and related chronic disease risk in children and youth: A synthesis of evidence with "best practice" recommendations. Obesity Reviews, 7(Suppl 1), 7-66.
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.
18 pages Published: 2007 GeoOrigin: British Columbia
This report is a summary of 5 workshops that were held across Canada that initiated discussion and networking on the topic of health research on aging.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Group--Older Adults (General) [file cabinet], ID #1262
Rushovich, B.R., Voorhees, C.V., Davis, C.E. Neumark-Sztainer, D. Pfeiffer, K.A. Elder, J.P. et al. (2006). The relationship between unsupervised time after school and physical activity in adolescent girls. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 3, 20-29.
pdf file, 53 pages Published: Jan 2005 GeoOrigin: Ontario
The impact of the built environment on health is an emerging field of study. This report discusses how the low walkability of sprawling neighbourhoods and the resulting increase in car use contribute to the growing obesity epidemic, especially in children.
354 pages Published: 1993 GeoOrigin: International
This book bridges the gap between the recreational therapy practitioner and the researcher. It emphasizes the need to apply a diversity of methods to examine our theoretical foundations as well as demonstrate the efficacy of therapeutic recreation service delivery.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Recreation/Leisure--Therapeutic Recreation, ID #399
Eves, N. & Plotnikoff, R. (2006). Resistance training and Type 2 diabetes: Considerations for implementation at the population level. Diabetes Care, 29, 1933-1941.
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.
Faulkner, G., Soundy, A.A., & Lloyd, K. (2003). Schizophrenia and weight management: A systematic review of interventions to control weight. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 108, 324-332.
Bulwer, B.E. (2004). Sedentary lifestyles, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease: From research to practice. Critical Pathways in Cardiology, 3, 184-193.
Brownson, R.C., Haire-Joshu, D., & Luke, D.A. (2006).Shaping the context of health: A review of environmental and policy approaches in the prevention of chronic diseases. Annual Reviews of Public Health, 27, 341-370.
Brownson, R.C., Haire-Joshu, D., & Luke, D.A. (2006). Shaping the context of health: A review of environmental and policy approaches in the prevention of chronic diseases. Annual Review of Public Health, 27, 341-370.
PDF file, 2 pages Published: Mar 2012 GeoOrigin: Alberta
What are the health risks to the public from too much time spent sitting down or engaged in other sedentary behaviours? An increasing body of evidence is suggesting that an individual’s sedentary behaviours can have a detrimental effect on health, independent of how much physical activity the person does. This Research Update article offers some insights and answers, and presents some recent research findings.
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.
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.
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.
This is research that focuses on the elements of the built environment that most strongly influence the decision to walk or bicycle for transportation purpose.
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Health/Well-being--Built Environment [file cabinet], ID #1252
Brisbon, N., Plumb, J., Brawer, R., & Paxman, D. (2005). The asthma and obesity epidemics: The role played by the built environment — a public health perspective. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 115, 1024-1028.
Bower, J. K., Hales, D. P., Tate, D. F., Rubin, D. A., Benjamin, S. E., & Ward, D. S. (2008). The childcare environment and children's physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 34(1), 23-29. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2007.09.022
Lawlor, D. A. & Hopker, S. W. (2001). The effectiveness of exercise as an intervention in the management of depression: Systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomised controlled trials. British Medical Journal, 322, 1-8.
This evidence briefing collates review-level evidence about the effectiveness of interventions to increase physical activity among adults. It focuses on individual-centred interventions and discusses the potential generalization of the results to UK settings. 2nd Ed.
This resource is also available in the Centre library: Physical Activity--Community Interventions, ID #1100
de Blok, B.M.J., de Greef, M.H.G., ten Hacken, N.H.T., Sprenger, S.R., Postema, K., & Wempe, J.B. (2006). The effects of a lifestyle physical activity counseling program with feedback of a pedometer during pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD: A pilot study. Patient Education & Counseling, 61, 48-55.
DeBolt, L.S., & McCubbin, J.A. (2004). The effects of home-based resistance exercise on balance, power, and mobility in adults with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 85, 290-297.
206 pages Published: 2000 GeoOrigin: British Columbia
This is a literature review that tackled the complex relationship between health and physical activity in the context of girls and women's lives through a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach. Future research strategies and policy implications to support and improve the health and well-being of girls and women are identified.
Series Title - Women's Health Reports
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Girls/Women, ID #685
This journal has articles on resiliency, physical activity, stress and diabetes and urban first nations people. Volume 3 issue 1 Journal of Aboriginal Health
A link to this resource is unavailable. A hard copy is available in the Centre library: Population Groups--Aboriginals, ID #1285
PDF file, 2 pages Published: Sep 2009 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article highlights a study that estimates the impact of physical inactivity on the Canadian health care system. The study estimates how often health care services are being used in association with physical inactivity.
Boreham, C. & Riddoch, C. (2001). The physical activity, fitness and health of children. Journal of Sports Sciences. 19, 915-929. doi:10.1080/026404101317108426
A series of one page fact sheets that summarize current research on a wide range of timely issues related to physical activity, active living, and health promotion.
This resource is only available in the Centre library: Reference (not available for loan), ID #367
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.
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.
pdf file, 2 pages Published: Sep 2010 GeoOrigin: Alberta
This Research Update article discusses the effectiveness of different computer-tailored messaging strategies that have been used to help motivate Dutch citizens towards increased physical activity.
This Research Update article explores the importance of exercise for people living with diabetes and examines how motivational interviewing may help boost motivation and increase physical activity levels for some people.
Hind, K. & Burrows, M. (2007). Weight-bearing exercise and bone mineral accrual in children and adolescents: A review of controlled trials. Bone, 40, 14-27.
The Arthritis Foundation has two research publications, Research Update and Research Alert. They outline some of the current arthritis research. Here you will find articles related to healthy living, wellness and exercise.
Some notable articles are:
Regular Walking Nearly Halves Disability Risk
Exercise and Education for Fibromyalgia
Exercise Reverses Aging in Muscle
Healthy Body Weight Helps Delay Disability
Aquatic Exercise and Tai Chi Effective Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Effect of Physical Activity on the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis
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
PDF file, 4 pages Published: Jun 2012 GeoOrigin: Alberta
In recent years, yoga has been gaining in popularity as a nontraditional form of physical
activity that can help to relieve symptoms experienced by cancer survivors and improve
their quality of life. This Research Update article discusses different research findings which suggest that
yoga is a feasible, acceptable and enjoyable method to foster physical activity in cancer survivors.
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.
DeBar, L.L., Ritenbaugh, C., Vuckovic N., Stevens, V.J., Aickin, M., Elliot, D., et al. (2004). Youth: Decisions and challenges in designing an osteoporosis prevention intervention for teen girls. Preventive Medicine, 39(5), 1047-1055.
This Research Update article describes a research program that builds understanding, identifies barriers and facilitators, and informs programs and policies related to the wellness challenges and opportunities of Aboriginal youth at Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan.
