Attitudes and the environment as determinants of active travel in adults: what do and don't we know?
Background: Walking and cycling for transport, or 'active travel,'has the potential to
contribute to overall physical activity levels. However, a wide range of factors are …
contribute to overall physical activity levels. However, a wide range of factors are …
Evidence of physical activity participation among men and women in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: a review
Rapid socioeconomic development in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
has resulted in demographic and epidemiological transitions, with obesity, diabetes and …
has resulted in demographic and epidemiological transitions, with obesity, diabetes and …
Factors associated with bicycle ownership and use: a study of six small US cities
As a means of transportation and as a form of physical activity, bicycling generates benefits
to the bicyclist as well as to the community as a whole. Bicycling now accounts for less than …
to the bicyclist as well as to the community as a whole. Bicycling now accounts for less than …
MobileMums: a randomized controlled trial of an SMS-based physical activity intervention
BS Fjeldsoe, YD Miller… - Annals of behavioral …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Background Postnatal women (< 12 months postpartum) are at increased risk of physical
inactivity. Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a theory-based physical activity …
inactivity. Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a theory-based physical activity …
Perceived social and physical environmental correlates of physical activity in older adolescents and the moderating effect of self-efficacy
B Deforche, D Van Dyck, M Verloigne… - Preventive …, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To determine if perceptions of the social and physical environment are
associated with active transport and leisure-time sports among Belgian youth and to …
associated with active transport and leisure-time sports among Belgian youth and to …
Older adults' physically-active identity: Relationships between social cognitions, physical activity and satisfaction with life
SM Strachan, LR Brawley, K Spink… - Psychology of Sport and …, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Identity and Social Cognitive Theories were used to study associations
between physical activity (PA) identity, social cognitions (self-regulatory efficacy, proximal …
between physical activity (PA) identity, social cognitions (self-regulatory efficacy, proximal …
Theory and practice in the study of influences on energy balance-related behaviors
SPJ Kremers - Patient education and counseling, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to provide an overview of different theoretical approaches in
the study of determinants of energy balance-related behaviors (EBRBs). METHODS: The …
the study of determinants of energy balance-related behaviors (EBRBs). METHODS: The …
A escola, a educação física ea promoção de estilos de vida activa e saudável: estudo de um caso
APC Marques - 2010 - repository.utl.pt
Objectivo: Conhecer o que a escola e a disciplina de Educação Física (EF) estão a fazer
para promoverem estilos de vida activos e saudáveis. Caracterizar os alunos de acordo …
para promoverem estilos de vida activos e saudáveis. Caracterizar os alunos de acordo …
Evaluating a model of youth physical activity
CD Heitzler, LA Lytle, DJ Erickson… - American journal of …, 2010 - ingentaconnect.com
Objective: To explore the relationship between social influences, self-efficacy, enjoyment,
and barriers and physical activity. Methods: Structural equation modeling examined …
and barriers and physical activity. Methods: Structural equation modeling examined …
[PDF][PDF] The economic choice of participation and time spent in physical activity and sport in Canada
BR Humphreys, JE Ruseski - 2010 - sites.ualberta.ca
The health benefits of participation in physical activity are well documented, yet the
prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines remains low. We examine the …
prevalence of meeting physical activity guidelines remains low. We examine the …