2nd Physical activity almanac
Dit rapport bevat van 217 landen informatie over o.a. algemene informatie over het land (inwonertal, levensverwachting) aantal doodsoorzaken gerelateerd aan inactiviteit prevalentie van lichaamsbeweging, inwoners van 18 jaar en ouder…
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While it is unlikely to address global inactivity on its own, Physical activity (PA) messaging may play a valuable role improving population PA levels. However, it is a complex and…
Psychology of physical activity
Psychology of Physical Activity is a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from theories of motivation and adherence to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation.
The development of the Comprehensive Analysis of Policy on Physical Activity (CAPPA) framework
Background: Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in health promotion and publich ealth. The only framework for physical activity (PA) policy analysis was developed at a time…
The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity
This paper investigates the effectiveness of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve physical activity and sedentary time in male football fans, delivered through the professional football setting.
Effects of urban motorways on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in local residents
There is little evidence on how changing the physical environment changes health-related behaviours. The researchers studied the effects of the new M74 motorway (freeway) - opened in 2011 - and…
Interventions with potential to reduce sedentary time in adults
Context: Time spent in sedentary behaviours (SB) is associated with poor health, irrespective of the level of physical activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of…
Interventions to promote walking
Objective: To assess the effects of interventions to promote walking in individuals and populations. Review methods: Systematic search for and appraisal of controlled before and after studies of the effects…
Recruiting participants to walking intervention studies
The results of this review have been translated into a series of recruitment principles for further evaluation by researchers. These principles include (i) form recruitment plans and strategies on evidence…
Psychology of physical activity
Lichaamsbeweging wordt steeds meer een onderdeel van gezondheidsbevordering en ziektebestrijding. Het boek bekijkt vanuit een psychologische invalshoek waarom mensen wel of niet aan lichaamsbeweging doet. Specifiek wordt daarbij gekeken naar…