Background Identifying attributes of the built environment associated with health-enhancing
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …

Studies have found physical inactivity to be a significant health risk factor and have
demonstrated how physical inactivity behaviour varies according to social background. As a …

Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour have detrimental consequences to
the individual and the economy. Our study examined the prevalence of perceived barriers to …

Worldwide, people engage insufficiently in physical activity, particularly subjects aged 80
years and over. For optimal life-style campaigns, knowledge of motivators and barriers for …

Problem, research strategy, and findings: Supportive built environments for walking are
linked to higher rates of walking and physical activity, but little is known about this …

Background The perception of personal barriers to physical activity varies according to the
sociodemographic characteristics of individuals. Objective To determine the predictors of the …

Objetivo Determinar la asociación de las conductas sedentarias y falta de actividad física en
adolescente con características de la familia y/o aspectos sociodemográficos. De manera …

Découlant du besoin d'intégration théorique, cette étude visait à vérifier séparément puis à
intégrer la théorie de l'autodétermination (TAD) et la théorie de l'autoefficacité (TAE) dans le …

Background Many factors influence participation in sport and Physical Activity (PA). It is well
established that socio-economic status (SES) is a critical factor. There is also growing …

This paper presents a summary of empirical evidence drawn from a literature review on the
factors contributing to people using the pocket parks. Initial findings indicate that pocket …